ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $999 and $355. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 55/100 (a 16-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 975,254); the Nothing Phone (4b) is noticeably lighter (210g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Nothing Phone (4b)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $999
- Better portability (47/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 58/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Nothing Phone (4b) — 42/100; 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 (4b) (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $355 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 221.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $644. Nothing Phone (4b) was $644 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (92/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4b) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.