Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 59/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Google Pixel 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,606,238 vs 1,037,391).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9 Pro

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

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

Performance 57
Display 80
Camera 60
Battery 49
Portability 59
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1606238 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 2560

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (80/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 37W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 13 points higher (72/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (73/100 vs 57/100). 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 (2a) Plus (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Processor Google Tensor G4 MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
AnTuTu 1606238 1037391
Geekbench Single 1880 1111
Geekbench Multi 5100 2560
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2856x1280 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 37W 50W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm
Weight 199 g 190 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro

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

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro

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

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9 Pro

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

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery

Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
72/100
1606238 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
59/100 -54.8%
1037391 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 54.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9 Pro

$999

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (73/100 vs 57/100).

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 (2a) Plus (80/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — 59/100.

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 60/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on performance (73/100 vs 57/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.