Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Nothing Phone (4a)

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 62/100 vs 59/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (4a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,148,725 vs 1,037,391).

The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 57
Display 80
Camera 60
Battery 49
Portability 59
Value for money
Nothing Phone (4a)
Performance 62
Display 80
Camera 61
Battery 54
Portability 59
Value for money 64
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?

  • Overall rating 59/100
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1148725 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1237 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2560
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (62/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (61/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Nothing Phone (4a), the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 3 points higher (62/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Nothing Phone (4a)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
AnTuTu 1037391 1148725
Geekbench Single 1111 1237
Geekbench Multi 2560 3281
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 2412x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 50W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP64
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm
Weight 190 g 190 g
Launch price $349
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Nothing Phone (4a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
59/100
1037391 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
62/100 +9.7%
1148725 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (4a) leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 9.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (4a)
$349
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) — 62/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (62/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.