Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 59/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 238g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 31 points higher (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (59/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (90/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (91/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (59/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 31 points (90/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.