Nokia C31 vs Nothing Phone (4a)
The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 39/100 vs 10/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (4a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't.
Nokia C31
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Overall rating 10/100
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Higher performance (9/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Nothing Phone (4a), the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 29 points higher (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C31 | Nothing Phone (4a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1148725 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | $349 |
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C31
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 29 points (39/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C31 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (9/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.