Nothing Phone (4a) vs Sharp Aquos R9 Pro

The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s 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 62/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,797,821 vs 1,039,119); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 229g).

The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (4a)

Performance 60
Display 80
Camera 61
Battery 53
Portability 59
Value for money 58

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro

Performance 75
Display 99
Camera 81
Battery 66
Portability 27
Value for money —

What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?

  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 229g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 27/100)

What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1797821 vs 1039119
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1923 vs 1223
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5179 vs 3168
  • Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro scores 14 points higher (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (81/100 vs 61/100). 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) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (59/100 vs 27/100).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro: The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1039119 1797821
Geekbench Single 1223 1923
Geekbench Multi 3168 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 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm
Weight 190 g 229 g
Launch price $349 —

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro

  • 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3120
  • Refresh rate: 240 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
66
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
62/100
1039119 AnTuTu
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
76/100 +42.2%
1797821 AnTuTu

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 42.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (4a)

$349

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (75/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (81/100 vs 61/100).

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) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (59/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?

The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?

The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 61/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?

The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.