Nothing Phone (4a) vs Nothing Phone (3a)
Comparing 2 products
| General Overview | ||
| Device Type | Bar | Bar |
| Model | Nothing Phone (4a) | Nothing Phone (3a) |
| Announced | 2026, March 05 | 2025, March 04 |
| Released | Released 2026, March 05 | 2025, March 04 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Estimate Price | € 429.00 / £ 379.11 / ₹ 31,999 | $ 445.00 / € 249.00 |
| Design | ||
| Type | Bar | Bar |
| Dimensions | 164 x 77.6 x 8.6 mm (6.46 x 3.06 x 0.34 in) | 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 204.5 g (7.23 oz) | 201 g (7.09 oz) |
| Protection | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) Manufacturer-rated water-resistant (up to 25cm for 20 min) 63 mini-LEDs, 6 individually addressable zones | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) |
| Colors | Pink, White, Black, Blue | Black, White, Blue |
| Network | ||
| 2G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 3G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 4G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Network | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Size | 6.78 | 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 pixels | 1080 x 2392 pixels |
| Display Colors | 1 Million+ | 16M colors or more |
| Pixel Density | 440 ppi density | 387 ppi density |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5 | Panda Glass |
| Features | 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) | 120Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak), Ultra HDR image support |
| Media | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Earphone Jack | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Camera Set | Triple Cameras | Triple Cameras |
| Main Camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57 | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS |
| 2nd Camera | 50 MP, f/2.9, 80mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.75 | 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom |
| 3rd Camera | 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Camera Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, Dolby Vision HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, Ultra XDR | - |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Selfie Set | Single Camera | Single Camera |
| Selfie Camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.42 | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" |
| Selfie Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Software | ||
| OS | Android 16, Nothing OS 4.1 | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades |
| User Interface | - | Nothing OS 3.1 |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 710 (940 MHz) |
| RAM | 8/12GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, Circle to Search |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | 7.5W reverse wired | - |
| Data | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity | Li-Ion 5080 mAh - International5400 mAh - India | 5000 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| Fast Charging | 50W wired, 50% in 22 min, 100% in 64 min | 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min |
