Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $459 and $355. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 61/100 vs 55/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,109 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nothing Phone (4b)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1063109 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 50W vs 33W
- Lighter: 201g vs 210g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $459
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 6 points higher (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (59/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, 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 (3a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $355 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 9.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $104. Nothing Phone (4b) was $104 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (64/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (4b) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.