ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
45.8Performance25.3
49.3Display47.5
42.6Camera58.6
39.8Battery54
60Features65.3
5 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 99 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenfone 9 scores 46.1 against 46.2 for Nothing Phone (2a) Plus. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges ahead in camera and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenfone 9
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 25
- 76% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,600 vs 2,614
- 57% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,800 vs 1,147
- 13% higher Pixel density: 445 ppi vs 395 ppi
- 11% lower weight: 169 g vs 190 g
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 317% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $699
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.7 ″+14% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1084x2412 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi+13% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,300 nits+18% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro |
| AnTuTu | 1,300,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+57%Top 40% | 1,147Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+76%Top 42% | 2,614Bottom 29% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.88 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 50 W+67% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+11% | 190 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.5 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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