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).
Nothing Phone (2a)
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $449
- Overall rating 59/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 29.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Nothing Phone (2a) was $100 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.