Nothing Phone 2a vs Sharp Aquos R9
Quick Comparison
Sharp Aquos R9 has better RAM than Nothing Phone 2a. In terms of display resolution, Sharp Aquos R9 has better resolution of 2730 x 1260 than Nothing Phone 2a which has resolution of 2412 x 1084. Sharp Aquos R9 has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 2a
| Name | Nothing Phone 2a | Sharp Aquos R9 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 50.3 MP + 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 23990 | Rs. 39990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 05, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a is Rs. 23990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 09, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Sharp Aquos R9 is Rs. 39990.
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos R9 has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 2a's 6.7 inch screen. Nothing Phone 2a has AMOLED Screen type where as Sharp Aquos R9 has Screen type. Sharp's phone has display density of 456 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 394 PPI display density. Nothing Phone 2a has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Sharp Aquos R9 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Sharp Aquos R9's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nothing Phone 2a's lower 8 GB RAM. Sharp Aquos R9 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nothing Phone 2a (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9's 50.3 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Nothing Phone 2a's 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Sharp Aquos R9 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50.3 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nothing Phone 2a's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 2a | Sharp Aquos R9 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Phone 2a | AQUOS R9 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 05, 2024 | December 09, 2024 (Expected) |
| In The Box | Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | |
| Colors | White, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color IGZO OLED (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1260 x 2730 pixels, 240 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 456 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM Frequency, 5,000,000:1, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 1100 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 700 Nits Typical Brightness, Always On Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | sn1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac or ax (Wi-Fi 6), 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IPX5 / IPX8 / IP6X |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Glyph Interface, Advanced Liquid Cooling Vapor Chamber, 3 Years of Android Updates, 4 Years of Security Updates, Dual 5G | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP 1/1.56" f/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 1/2.76", 114° FOV f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 50.3 MP f/1.9 13 MP with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 | |
| Features | Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode, Ultra XDR | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 32 MP 1/2.74" f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash | Punch Hole 50.3 MP f/2.2 with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510 | 1xCortex-A715@2.8 GHz & 4xCortex-A715@2.6 GHz & 3xCortex-A510@1.9 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 732 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |