ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nothing Phone (2a)

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 62/100 vs 40/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 22 points (62/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 58
Design 16
Value for money 55
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 42
Design 62
Value for money 86
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 985261
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3000
  • Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 227g

  • Better camera (54/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 22 points higher (62/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (65/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (65/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (62/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (86/100 vs 55/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Nothing Phone (2a)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
AnTuTu 2760000 985261
Geekbench Single 3050 1100
Geekbench Multi 9300 3000
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2412x1084
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB / 24GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm
Weight 227 g 190 g
Price $349
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
62/100
2760000 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
40/100 -180.1%
985261 AnTuTu

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 180.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (65/100 vs 4/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (58/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (62/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 22 points (62/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 40/100.

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (65/100 vs 4/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.