Nothing Phone (4a) vs Nothing Phone (4b)
₹5,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Nothing Phone (4b) starts ₹5,000 lower: ₹29,999 against ₹34,999 for the Nothing Phone (4a).
- The Nothing Phone (4a) has the faster chip: the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 against the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, going by published benchmark scores.
- The Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,400 mAh. The Nothing Phone (4a) charges faster, though: 50W against 33W.
- The Nothing Phone (4a) has the better screen on paper: brighter (4,500 nits against 2,000) and sharper (1.5K against Full HD+).
- Only the Nothing Phone (4a) has a zoom camera, a 50MP periscope.
Get the Nothing Phone (4a) for the faster chip, faster charging and the better screen. Get the Nothing Phone (4b) for the lower price and the bigger battery.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹34,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹44,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹49,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹50,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹29,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹39,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹40,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Phone (4a) vs Phone (4b), answered
In India, the Nothing Phone (4a) starts at ₹34,999 and the Nothing Phone (4b) starts at ₹29,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4b), by ₹5,000. Starting prices: ₹29,999 for the Nothing Phone (4b), ₹34,999 for the Nothing Phone (4a). The Nothing Phone (4a) comes in 4 versions, up to ₹50,999. The Nothing Phone (4b) comes in 3 versions, up to ₹40,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4b), with 6,000 mAh to 5,400 mAh. For charging, the Nothing Phone (4a) is quicker: 50W to 33W. 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)'s: it is brighter (4,500 to 2,000 nits). The Nothing Phone (4a) has a 6.78-inch Flexible AMOLED at 120Hz, the Nothing Phone (4b) a 6.77-inch Super AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Nothing Phone (4a) has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Nothing Phone (4a) and 50MP main (OIS) on the Nothing Phone (4b). 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 (4b) the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. Going by published benchmark scores, the Snapdragon 7s 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?
Neither: both are rated 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.
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