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Nothing Phone (4b) vs OPPO A6 5G

Same price. Here is what actually separates them.

Nothing Phone (4b) From ₹29,999
OPPO A6 5G From ₹29,999
The short version

Which one should you buy?

Same price: both start at ₹29,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.

  • The Nothing Phone (4b) has the much faster chip: the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 against the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, going by published benchmark scores.
  • The A6 5G has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 6,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 45W against 33W.
  • The Nothing Phone (4b) has the better screen on paper: brighter (2,000 nits against 1,125) and sharper (Full HD+ against HD+).
  • Only the Nothing Phone (4b) has an ultrawide camera; the A6 5G backs its main camera with a 2MP mono sensor. Only the Nothing Phone (4b) stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
  • The A6 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP66 and IP68 and IP69 against IP64. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Which to buy

Get the Nothing Phone (4b) for the faster chip, the better screen and the ultrawide camera. Get the A6 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and better water protection.

Side by side

Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecPhone (4b)A6 5G
Overall 7.3 out of 10 Very good (better) 6.3 out of 10 Good
Performance 6.9 out of 10 (better) 5.4 out of 10
Display 8.8 out of 10 (better) 6.6 out of 10
Rear camera 6.9 out of 10 (better) 5 out of 10
Front camera 5.5 out of 10 (better) 4.4 out of 10
Battery 7.5 out of 10 8.3 out of 10 (better)
Build 7.3 out of 10 7.8 out of 10 (better)
Software 6.5 out of 10 Not rated

Display

SpecPhone (4b)A6 5G
Size 6.77 inches 6.75 inches
Panel Super AMOLED LCD
Resolution 2344 x 1080 (Full HD+) (better) 1570 x 720 (HD+)
Refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz
Peak brightness 2,000 nits (better) 1,125 nits
Protection Dragontrail Pro Glass Not listed

Performance

SpecPhone (4b)A6 5G
Chipset Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
CPU Octa-core, up to 2.3GHz Octa-core
GPU Adreno 810 Mali-G57 MC2
RAM 6GB, 8GB 4GB, 6GB
Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB
Software Nothing OS 4.1, Android 16 · 3 OS updates ColorOS 15

Camera

SpecPhone (4b)A6 5G
Rear cameras 50MP main (OIS) + ultrawide 50MP main + 2MP mono
Front camera 16MP 8MP (f/2.0)
Video 4K at 30fps (rear) 1080p at 60fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)

Battery

SpecPhone (4b)A6 5G
Battery 6,000 mAh 7,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging 33W 45W (better)

Build and connectivity

SpecPhone (4b)A6 5G
Network 5G, 4G LTE 5G
SIM Dual nano SIM Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6.0 Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4
NFC No Not listed
Dust and water IP64 IP66, IP68, IP69 (better)
Weight 210 g (better) 216 g
Thickness 8.6 mm 8.6 mm
Colours White, Black, Blue Sapphire Blue, Ice White, Sakura Pink

Availability

SpecPhone (4b)A6 5G
Launch in India 7 Jul 2026 20 Jan 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

Phone (4b)
  • 6GB + 128GB₹29,999
  • 8GB + 128GB₹39,999
  • 8GB + 256GB₹40,999
A6 5G
  • 4GB + 128GB₹29,999
  • 6GB + 128GB₹31,999
  • 6GB + 256GB₹35,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

Phone (4b) vs A6 5G, answered

In India, the Nothing Phone (4b) starts at ₹29,999 and the OPPO A6 5G starts at ₹29,999.

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Which is cheaper, the Nothing Phone (4b) or the A6 5G?

Neither: both start at ₹29,999. The Nothing Phone (4b) comes in 3 versions, up to ₹40,999. The A6 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹35,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the Nothing Phone (4b) or the A6 5G?

The A6 5G, with 7,000 mAh to 6,000 mAh. For charging, the A6 5G is quicker: 45W 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 (4b)'s: it is brighter (2,000 to 1,125 nits). The Nothing Phone (4b) has a 6.77-inch Super AMOLED at 120Hz, the A6 5G a 6.75-inch LCD at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

On features, only the Nothing Phone (4b) has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Nothing Phone (4b) and 50MP main on the A6 5G. 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 (4b) runs the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, the A6 5G the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. Going by published benchmark scores, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is the faster of the two.

Which is better protected against water?

The A6 5G, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the Nothing Phone (4b)'s IP64. Only the A6 5G is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

They weigh about the same: 210 g and 216 g.