Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Nothing Phone (2)

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, 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 Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 63/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,606,238 vs 1,436,634).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Performance 73
Display 88
Camera 80
Battery 50
Portability 54
Value for money 54

Nothing Phone (2)

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 40

What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1606238 vs 1436634
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 4200
  • Faster wireless charging: 23W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 201g

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (80/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?

  • Faster charging: 45W vs 37W
  • Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $999

  • Overall rating 63/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 9 points higher (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (80/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 Pro — 54/100, 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 Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Nothing Phone (2)
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1606238 1436634
Geekbench Single 1880 1500
Geekbench Multi 5100 4200
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2856x1280 2412x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 37W 45W
Wireless charging 23W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm
Weight 199 g 201 g
Launch price $999 $599

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
80
camera

Nothing Phone (2)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Nothing Phone (2)

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
50
battery

Nothing Phone (2)

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
72/100
1606238 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100 -11.8%
1436634 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads Nothing Phone (2) by 11.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9 Pro

$999

Nothing Phone (2)

$599

Launch price difference: $400. Nothing Phone (2) was $400 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (80/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on performance (73/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.