Nothing Phone (4b) vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 34/100 vs 23/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500).
Nothing Phone (4b)
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Nothing Phone (4b) scores 11 points higher (34/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Price | $355 | — |
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (45/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (4b) is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.