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).

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 44
Design 62
Value for money 55
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 31
Battery 27
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • 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)
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?

  • Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict

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.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme 9 Pro Plus: The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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.

Frequently asked questions
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.