Nothing Phone (3) vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 68/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,660,924).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 9 points higher (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 42.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Sharp Aquos R9 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (81/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Sharp Aquos R9 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.