Asus 8zvsNothing Phone (2a)

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Asus
Asus 8z
8z
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Asus 8Z's battery life is a significant letdown despite its compact form factor and powerful processor.
The Asus 8Z's impressive display is its standout feature, offering excellent visuals and fast refresh rates overall.
The Asus 8Z's camera offers excellent image quality and impressive video recording capabilities, a significant device strength.
The Asus 8Z delivers strong performance with fast processing, smooth multitasking, and excellent gaming capabilities overall impressively.
Nothing
Nothing Phone (2a)
Phone (2a)
Processor:MediaTek Dimensity 7200
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Nothing Phone (2a)'s impressive battery life and charging speed are its standout features.
The Nothing Phone (2a)'s display boasts improved brightness, resolution, and durability, with a modern slimmed-down design.
The Nothing Phone (2a)'s camera is serviceable, but lacks sharpness and impressive dynamic range.
The Nothing Phone (2a)'s smooth performance belies its price tag, making it a great budget phone option overall.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Asus 8z
2.84 GHz
Nothing Phone (2a)
2.80 GHz

RAM

Tie
Asus 8z
8GB
Nothing Phone (2a)
8GB

Storage

Tie
Asus 8z
128GB
Nothing Phone (2a)
128GB

Weight

Winner
Asus 8z
169g
Nothing Phone (2a)
190g
Rank
Asus 8z
Winner
#204
Nothing Phone (2a)
#265
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus 8z
#51
Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
#302
Design
Asus 8z
#18
Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
#315
Display
Asus 8z
#106
Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
#226
Performance
Asus 8z
#316
Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
#360
Battery
Asus 8z
#399
Nothing Phone (2a)
#175
Winner
Camera
Asus 8z
#563
Nothing Phone (2a)
#318
Winner
item_phones_categoryId
Asus 8z
#1
Nothing Phone (2a)
#–

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus Asus 8z
Nothing Nothing Phone (2a)
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
MediaTek Dimensity 7200
CPU
1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz
2x2.8 GHz ARM Cortex, A715 + 6x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex, A510
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
5
4
Frequency
2.84
2.80
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 660
ARM Mali-G610 MC4
RAM
8
8
Type
RAM LPDDR5
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
128
128
Type
UFS Storage 3.1
UFS Storage 2.2
SD slot
No
No
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, in screen
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, 3 microphones
Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, 3 microphones
Antutu Score
812000
688952
Antutu Version
Antutu v9
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 83% of devices
Overall performance better than 80% of devices
Cooling system
No
Yes
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Asus 8z

Strengths

Great build quality, it is IP68 rated excellent material finishing
Excellent display, one of the really good displays out there, E4 AMOLED display and 120 hertz super shade
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus support
Good software experience, you get the Android 12 update
Great performance, all round is great
Superb cameras, one of the best cameras in this price segment

Weaknesses

Does get heated up when you play extensive gaming due to compact form factor and poor heat dissipation
Battery life isn't exceptionally great, can only last around 4-5 hours on screen time on average
Has to power a big or rather powerful chip which affects battery life in extreme tasks
Battery size is relatively small at 4000mah
Charging speed is not that great, takes close to 80 minutes to charge from 0-100%
Compromises too many things but still a really good device to buy in this price segment

Nothing Phone (2a)

Strengths

The phone has a bigger, brighter screen with thinner bezels
It has a larger battery with faster charging
The processor clock speed is higher
The front camera resolution is higher
There's a wider variety of refresh rates
The phone offers serviceable cameras that can capture moments and document scanning
The software features are still present, including advanced settings and experimental features
Nothing promises three years of Android updates with this phone

Weaknesses

No wireless charging option
Only IP54 rating instead of IP68
Body material is plastic instead of glass and aluminum
Macro mode is not available
Camera quality is not sharp, even in great lighting
Dynamic range and depth of field are not amazing
Photos may not be the best for artistic purposes or capturing moments
Some features might feel like gimmicks to users
Read Full Reviews

Asus 8z

The Asus 8Z is a compact smartphone that offers a unique blend of style and substance. With its sleek design and premium build quality, this device stands out in a crowded market. Equipped with an E4 AMOLED display, the 8Z delivers crisp visuals and vibrant colors. Paired with Sony's renowned camera sensors, photography enthusiasts can expect exceptional image quality. However, performance may take a hit due to the compact form factor's heat dissipation limitations. Does this phone make sense for you? Let's dive in to find out.

Nothing Phone (2a)

The Nothing Phone (2a) is a budget smartphone that surprises with its feature-packed software and decent camera performance. Despite being a more affordable option, the phone retains many features from its pricier counterparts, including advanced settings in its camera app and a wide range of refresh rates. With a larger battery, faster charging, and a higher-resolution front camera, this budget phone offers impressive value for its price. In this review, we'll explore whether the Nothing Phone (2a) delivers on its promise as an all-around solid budget device.

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