Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,355,225); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1099
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 4106
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 195g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (53/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (97/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 55.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (53/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (97/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.