Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Compare Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera…

Nothing

Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

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3 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VIII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VIII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VIII. Choose the Xperia 1 VIII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII takes photography with 50MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueNothing Phone (2a) Plus

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $399 vs $1449.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size	6.7"	6.5"
Resolution	1084 x 2412Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	395 ppi	—
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1300 nits	2800 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Xperia 1 VIII
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	790,000	—
Geekbench multi	3480	—
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Xperia 1 VIII
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	2	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	7.1x
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	24 MP
Max video	4K@30fps (Front & Rear), 1080p@120fps	—

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,500 mAhWinner
Wired charging	50 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	No	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Xperia 1 VIII
Weight	190 g	192 g
Thickness	8.5 mm	8.2 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Build	Transparent metallic-tinted back panel, Glyph Interface LEDs, Gorilla Glass 5 front	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Xperia 1 VIII
Operating system	Android 14	Android 16
OS updates	3 years	4 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	5 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Xperia 1 VIII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$399Winner	$1,449