ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Nothing Phone (4a)
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $999 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 62/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5200); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,039,119); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Nothing Phone (4a)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $999
- Better camera (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nothing Phone (4a), the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 9 points higher (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 53/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (92/100 vs 60/100). 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 (4a) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (59/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Nothing Phone (4a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1039119 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 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 | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $349 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Nothing Phone (4a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 201.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Nothing Phone (4a) was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (92/100 vs 60/100).
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 (4a) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (61/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (59/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.