Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Poco F9 Pro
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $699
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (62/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 58.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (95/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (62/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.