Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads — 68/100 vs 59/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 1,037,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 2560
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Sharp Aquos R9 scores 9 points higher (68/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100. In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (74/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance (74/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.