ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Nothing Phone (2)
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 63/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4700); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,436,634); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Nothing Phone (2)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $999
- Better camera (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 8 points higher (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 50/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (52/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1436634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 4200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $599 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 118.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Nothing Phone (2) was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (57/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (67/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (52/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.