Nothing Phone (2) vs Sharp Aquos R9 Pro

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 63/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,797,821 vs 1,436,634); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 229g).

The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro

Performance 75
Display 99
Camera 81
Battery 66
Portability 27
Value for money —

What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?

  • Lighter: 201g vs 229g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 27/100)

What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1797821 vs 1436634
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1923 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5179 vs 4200
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro scores 13 points higher (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (52/100 vs 27/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro: The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (2) Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1436634 1797821
Geekbench Single 1500 1923
Geekbench Multi 4200 5179
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1440x3120
Refresh rate 120 Hz 240 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W —
Wireless charging 15W —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm
Weight 201 g 229 g
Launch price $599 —

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro

  • 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3120
  • Refresh rate: 240 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
66
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436634 AnTuTu
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
76/100 +20.1%
1797821 AnTuTu

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads Nothing Phone (2) by 20.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (2)

$599

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (81/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (66/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (52/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?

The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?

The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?

The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.