Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Sharp Aquos Sense9
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 59/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,355,225 vs 798,429); the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Sharp Aquos Sense9
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1355225 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 36W
- Higher performance (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 166g vs 195g
- Better display (92/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Sharp Aquos Sense9, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 9 points higher (68/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Sharp Aquos Sense9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 36W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 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 | 149.0×73.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 36W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Sharp Aquos Sense9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads Sharp Aquos Sense9 by 69.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sharp Aquos Sense9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (78/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro edges out the Sharp Aquos Sense9 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (66/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.