ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro; estimated prices are $999 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 40/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $349 vs $999
- Better camera (54/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 20 points higher (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 4/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (72/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (62/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (86/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 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 | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | 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 | $999 | $349 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 218.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $650. Nothing Phone (2a) is cheaper by $650.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (72/100 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) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (54/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (58/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (62/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (86/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 20 points (60/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.