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 — 76/100 vs 55/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,306,162 vs 969,048).
Nothing Phone (3)
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2306162 vs 969048
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 3057
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Lighter: 198g vs 210g
- Higher performance (81/100 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)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5150 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $799
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 21 points higher (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 64/100, Nothing Phone (4b) — 50/100; 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 (3) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (81/100 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).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | 969048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1071 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 3057 | |
| 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 |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 138.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $444. Nothing Phone (4b) was $444 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (81/100 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).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) by 21 points (76/100 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 76/100, 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 (81/100 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. The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for everyday use.