Nothing Phone (2a) vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Compare Nothing Phone (2a) vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh…
Nothing
Phone (2a)
$349
4categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VIII
$1,449
10categories won
4 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII takes the overall win
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a), 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 Phone (2a) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Xperia 1 VIII takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 45W charging.
Xperia 1 VIII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 16GB RAM.
Xperia 1 VIII takes photography with 50MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.
Phone (2a) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 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.
Phone (2a) vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412Winner | 1080 x 2340 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1300 nits | 2800 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 710,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 2610 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 48 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 24 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 20 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g |
| Thickness | 8.55 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Build | Polycarbonate unibody, transparent back with dual-camera eyes | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (2a) | 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 | $349Winner | $1,449 |
Nothing Phone (2a)
Bringing the iconic transparent design, 3-part Glyph interface, 5000 mAh battery, and custom Dimensity 7200 Pro chip down to $349, the Nothing Phone (2a) dominates the affordable mid-range.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Xperia 1 VIII builds on Sony cinematic heritage with continuous physical optical zoom from 85mm to 170mm, 4K LTPO OLED panel with Bravia AI remastering, and zero AI overprocessing.
- Display
- 6.5"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh