Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 40/100 vs 23/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500).
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 17 points higher (40/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (58/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (44/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.