Nothing Phone (4a) vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $349 and $355. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 62/100 vs 55/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,148,725 vs 969,048); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Nothing Phone (4a)
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1148725 vs 969048
- Better Geekbench Single: 1237 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 3057
- Faster charging: 50W vs 33W
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $355
- Higher performance (62/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 7 points higher (62/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) — 64/100, Nothing Phone (4b) — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) 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 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | 969048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 1071 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 3057 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 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 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $355 |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 18.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $6. Nothing Phone (4a) was $6 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) 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 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Nothing Phone (4b) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for everyday use.