Nothing Phone (4a) vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
₹13,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Nothing Phone (4a) starts ₹13,000 lower: ₹36,999 against ₹49,999 for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro.
- The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and brighter (5,000 nits against 4,500).
- The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is better sealed against dust and water: IP65 against IP64.
- Only the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Get the Nothing Phone (4a) for the lower price. Get the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro for the better screen, better water protection and NFC.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹36,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹42,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹47,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹48,999
- 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 (4a) vs Phone (4a) Pro, answered
In India, the Nothing Phone (4a) starts at ₹36,999 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro starts at ₹49,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a), by ₹13,000. Starting prices: ₹36,999 for the Nothing Phone (4a), ₹49,999 for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro. The Nothing Phone (4a) comes in 4 versions, up to ₹48,999. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro comes in 3 versions, up to ₹59,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
Neither: both have 5,400 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 4,500 nits). The Nothing Phone (4a) has a 6.78-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 (4a) 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 (4a) runs the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4.
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 (4a)'s IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 205 g and 210 g.
