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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
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).
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
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
Price unknownDetailed 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.