Nothing Phone (2a) vs Nothing Phone (4a)
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $349 and $349. 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 (1,039,119 vs 985,261).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Nothing Phone (4a)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Overall rating 59/100
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1039119 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 1223 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3168 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Nothing Phone (4a), the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 3 points higher (62/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2a) — 52/100, Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (4a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 1039119 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $349 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Nothing Phone (4a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 5.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (60/100 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) and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) — 62/100.
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.