Nothing Phone (2) vs Poco F9 Pro
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 63/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,436,634).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $699
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 21 points higher (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Nothing Phone (2) by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Nothing Phone (2) was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (74/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (84/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 21 points (84/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.