Nothing Phone (2) vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $599 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 63/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4700); the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,634 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 4106
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $599
- Better camera (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 50/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 5 points higher (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 1355225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 6.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.