Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
₹20,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro starts ₹20,000 lower: ₹29,999 against ₹49,999 for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro.
- The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the much faster chip: the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 against the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, going by published benchmark scores.
- The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery: 5,400 mAh against 5,000 mAh.
- The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), brighter (5,000 nits against 3,000) and sharper (1.5K against Full HD+).
- The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is better sealed against dust and water: IP65 against IP64.
- The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is the slimmer phone: 7.9 mm against 8.35 mm.
Get the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro for the lower price. Get the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro for the faster chip, the bigger battery and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹29,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹49,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹52,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹59,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Phone (3a) Pro vs Phone (4a) Pro, answered
In India, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro starts at ₹29,999 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro starts at ₹49,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, by ₹20,000. Starting prices: ₹29,999 for the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, ₹49,999 for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro comes in 3 versions, up to ₹59,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, with 5,400 mAh to 5,000 mAh. Both charge at 50W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (5,000 to 3,000 nits). The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a 6.77-inch Flexible AMOLED at 120Hz, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro a 6.83-inch Flexible AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and 50MP main (OIS) on the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro runs the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. Going by published benchmark scores, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
Neither: both are promised 3 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, rated IP65 to the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro's IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 211 g and 210 g.
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