Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The Nothing Phone (3a) (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 $329 and $355. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 55/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (4b)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 201g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $355
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 5 points higher (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (59/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, 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) 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) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 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 | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | $329 | $355 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 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)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 7.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. Nothing Phone (3a) was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) 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) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Nothing Phone (4b) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.