Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 68/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,797,821 vs 1,355,225); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 229g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1797821 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1923 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5179 vs 4106
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro scores 8 points higher (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (62/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 1797821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 24.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (62/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.