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

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 59/100 vs 55/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,037,391 vs 969,048); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the Nothing Phone (4b) by just 4 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 (4b)
Performance 58
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 59
Portability 47
Value for money 50
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1037391 vs 969048
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1111 vs 1071
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 210g

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 vs 2560
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (59/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 4 points higher (59/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (59/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (4b): The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Nothing Phone (4b)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
AnTuTu 1037391 969048
Geekbench Single 1111 1071
Geekbench Multi 2560 3057
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2344
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 50W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP64
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm
Weight 190 g 210 g
Launch price $355
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
59
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
59/100
1037391 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (4b) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
55/100 -7.1%
969048 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 7.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (4b)
$355
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (60/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).

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

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

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nothing Phone (4b)?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 35/100).

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

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