Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 68/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,780,751 vs 1,355,225); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1299
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2780751 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 4106
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 11 points higher (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (62/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 2780751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 51.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $850. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $850 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (62/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.