Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 68/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,355,225); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 238g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 22 points higher (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (62/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (62/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 22 points (90/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.