ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 59/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (59/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 1037391 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 1111 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 2560 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 217.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (93/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (67/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (59/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — 59/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.