Nothing Phone (4a) vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $349 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads — 68/100 vs 62/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Sharp Aquos R9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 1,039,119).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $599
- Better camera (61/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 3168
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Sharp Aquos R9 scores 6 points higher (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (74/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100, 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 60/100). 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) and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 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 | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 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)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 37.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nothing Phone (4a) was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
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) and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance (74/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.