Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 49/100 vs 7/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 7/100
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 42 points higher (49/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (48/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (48/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1405881 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (74/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (48/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (56/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 42 points (49/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.