Nothing Phone (3) vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $799 and $355. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 55/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Nothing Phone (4b)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Lighter: 198g vs 210g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5150 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $799
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 22 points higher (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, 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, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $355 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 143.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $444. Nothing Phone (4b) was $444 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (82/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) by 22 points (77/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.