ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads — 59/100 vs 49/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5200); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 1,405,881); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 1405881
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Better camera (74/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 scores 10 points higher (59/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 1405881 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1237 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | $449 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 96.3% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (65/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (74/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (56/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (65/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 over the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.