Nothing Phone (3) vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $799 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 68/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,355,225); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 4106
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5150 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $799
- Better portability (62/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 9 points higher (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100; 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 (3) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 1355225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 75.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (82/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.