Nothing Phone (4b) vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $355 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads — 68/100 vs 55/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Sharp Aquos R9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 975,254); the Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $599
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 3148
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Sharp Aquos R9 scores 13 points higher (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (60/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4b) — 42/100, 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $355 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 41.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $244. Nothing Phone (4b) was $244 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (74/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (60/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4b) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance (74/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.