Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $449 and $355. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 55/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,355,225 vs 975,254); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Nothing Phone (4b)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1355225 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Higher performance (66/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $449
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 13 points higher (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, 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 (4a) Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (62/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $355 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 39.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $94. Nothing Phone (4b) was $94 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (62/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4b) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (66/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.