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Nothing Phone (4a)
A entry-level pick in the smartphones line-up, with 6.78 in up front.
38/100
6.78 in120 Hz8 GBAMOLED1.5KAluminium
£399best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Adaptive refresh
- OIS
- 5G
- Above-average telephoto
- Below-average refresh rate
Score profile
Scored against the smartphones classWhere the Nothing Phone (4a) wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size6.78 "
Panel typeAMOLED
Resolution1.5
Refresh rate120 Hz
Adaptive refreshYes
Design and build
Frame materialAluminium
Back materialGlass
Memory and storage
RAM8 GB
Base storage256 GB
Camera
Main camera50 MP
OISYes
Ultrawide32 MP
Telephoto50 MP
Optical zoom3.5 x
Selfie camera32 MP
Battery
Wired charging50 W
Connectivity
5GYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNothing Phone (4a) vs OnePlus OnePlus 10 Pro
Nothing Phone (4a)OnePlus 10 Pro
| NothingNothing Phone (4a)This page | OnePlusOnePlus 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38 /100 | 39 /100Better |
| Size | 6.78 " | 6.7 " |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBBetter |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Capacity | — | 0 mAh |
Who it's for
Is the Nothing Phone (4a) right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable smartphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier smartphone is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Nothing Phone (4a) worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 38/100 against other smartphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.
What stands out on the Nothing Phone (4a)?
Its adaptive refresh stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the OnePlus 10 Pro?
The OnePlus 10 Pro scores 39/100 versus this one at 38/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
