Nothing Phone (4b) vs Poco F9 Pro
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $355 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $699
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 210g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4b) — 42/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $355 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $344. Nothing Phone (4b) was $344 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (95/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (84/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.