Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $449 and $599. Both devices score the same overall rating of 68/100. Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Sharp Aquos R9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $599
- Better camera (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 4106
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 received the same MobileRank rating — 68/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100; 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 Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 18.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (78/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
Both devices scored 68/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sharp Aquos R9 (74/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance (74/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.