Nothing Phone (2a) vs Sharp Aquos Sense9
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. Both devices score the same overall rating of 59/100. Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 798,429); the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Sharp Aquos Sense9
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 985261 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1100 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2687
- Faster charging: 45W vs 36W
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 166g vs 190g
- Better display (92/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nothing Phone (2a) and the Sharp Aquos Sense9 received the same MobileRank rating — 59/100. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100. In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Sharp Aquos Sense9 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (70/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Sharp Aquos Sense9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 36W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 149.0×73.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 36W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Sharp Aquos Sense9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) leads Sharp Aquos Sense9 by 23.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sharp Aquos Sense9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Sharp Aquos Sense9 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (70/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
Both devices scored 59/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nothing Phone (2a) (58/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 — 59/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on performance (58/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (92/100 vs 80/100).