Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $329 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 60/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,355,225 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $449
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1355225 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 201g
- Higher performance (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 8 points higher (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, 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 (4a) Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 1355225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 22.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Nothing Phone (3a) was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (66/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.