Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 46/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,355,225 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Realme 9 Pro Plus
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1355225 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (66/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 22 points higher (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (53/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Realme 9 Pro Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (66/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (53/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 22 points (68/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (66/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.