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 975,254); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Nothing Phone (4b)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1037391 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1111 vs 1087
- 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: 3148 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 3148 | |
| 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/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 6.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
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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)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (60/100 vs 35/100).