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

The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $349 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 59/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,405,881 vs 985,261).

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 58
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money 58
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Performance 64
Display 80
Camera 78
Battery 54
Portability 62
Value for money 68
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 195g
  • Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $449

  • Overall rating 59/100
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1405881 vs 985261
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1237 vs 1100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 3000
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 9 points higher (68/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2a) — 58/100, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100). 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 (2a) (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).

Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
AnTuTu 985261 1405881
Geekbench Single 1100 1237
Geekbench Multi 3000 3281
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1084 2412x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 45W 50W
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 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP65
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm
Weight 190 g 195 g
Launch price $349 $449
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
59/100
985261 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
68/100 +29.9%
1405881 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 29.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
$449

Launch price difference: $100. Nothing Phone (2a) was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).

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 (2a) (78/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 57/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (64/100 vs 58/100).

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

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