Nothing Phone (3a) vs Sharp Aquos Sense8
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 49/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 737,054); the Sharp Aquos Sense8 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Sharp Aquos Sense8
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2700
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense8 better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 201g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Sharp Aquos Sense8, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 11 points higher (60/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (79/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Sharp Aquos Sense8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 153.0×71.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- 6.1" IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Sharp Aquos Sense8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Sharp Aquos Sense8 by 42.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sharp Aquos Sense8
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (61/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (79/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos Sense8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.