Nothing Phone (3a) vs Sharp Aquos Sense9
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 59/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 798,429); the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Sharp Aquos Sense9
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2687
- Faster charging: 45W vs 36W
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 166g vs 201g
- Better display (92/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Sharp Aquos Sense9, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 1 points higher (60/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Sharp Aquos Sense9 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Sharp Aquos Sense9 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (70/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Sharp Aquos Sense9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 36W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 149.0×73.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 36W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Sharp Aquos Sense9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Sharp Aquos Sense9 by 31.6% 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 (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Sharp Aquos Sense9 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Sharp Aquos Sense9 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (70/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Sharp Aquos Sense9 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 — 59/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.