Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 201g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1355225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 130.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (86/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.