ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 vs Nothing Phone (4a)

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. Both devices score the same overall rating of 39/100. Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,148,725); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 239g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 39/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 56
Design 1
Value for money 55
Nothing Phone (4a)
Performance 9
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 48
Design 62
Value for money 86
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1148725
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 9/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 239g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 and the Nothing Phone (4a) received the same MobileRank rating — 39/100. In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 leads (22/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 is a bit better (22/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 (62/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 (86/100 vs 55/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 Nothing Phone (4a)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
AnTuTu 1425446 1148725
Geekbench Single 1761 1237
Geekbench Multi 4688 3281
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2448 2412x1080
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 65W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX4 IP64
Dimensions 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm
Weight 239 g 190 g
Price $349
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 12MP
31
camera
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2448
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 and Nothing Phone (4a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
39/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
39/100 -24.1%
1148725 AnTuTu

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 24.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (4a)
$349
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 is a bit better (22/100 vs 9/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 (62/100 vs 1/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?

Both devices scored 39/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 and the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 leads on performance (22/100 vs 9/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 over the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.