Nokia C31 vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 49/100 vs 10/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 39 points (49/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C31
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 55
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Performance 12
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 48
Design 56
Value for money 79
What makes Nokia C31 better?

  • Overall rating 10/100
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 200g

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 39 points higher (49/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C31: The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C31 Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
AnTuTu 1405881
Geekbench Single 1237
Geekbench Multi 3281
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2412x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm
Weight 200 g 195 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Nokia C31
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C31
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C31
  • 5050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C31
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
$449
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (74/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 39 points (49/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia C31 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.