Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs RedMagic 9S Pro
25.3Performance56.6
47.5Display57.1
58.6Camera51.5
54Battery75.1
65.3Features86.7
3 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus9 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+31) and features (+21). Nothing Phone (2a) Plus still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 52
- 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
- 17% lower weight: 190 g vs 229 g
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $649
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
- 171% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,097 vs 2,614
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.8 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1116x2480 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 400 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,600 nits+23% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147Bottom 44% | 2,277+99%Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | 7,097+171%Top 22% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+213% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh+30% |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 80 W+60% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+17% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+4% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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