Nothing Phone (2) vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $599 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads — 68/100 vs 63/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R9 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Sharp Aquos R9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 1,436,634).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 201g
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Sharp Aquos R9 scores 5 points higher (68/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100; 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 Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 13.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance (74/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.