Nothing Phone (2a) vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $349 and $355. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) 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) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 975,254); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Nothing Phone (4b)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 985261 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1100 vs 1087
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $355
- Better camera (57/100 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 3000
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 4 points higher (59/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (59/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2a) — 52/100, Nothing Phone (4b) — 42/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 58/100. In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $355 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $6. Nothing Phone (2a) was $6 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (57/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) 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) and the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) 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) (57/100 vs 35/100).