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Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nothing Phone (4a)

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NothingPhone (3a)NothingPhone (4a)
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025March 2026
Display
Screen size6.77″6.78″
Resolution2392 × 10842720 × 1224
Sharpness388 pixels per inch440 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits4,500 nits
Display type6.77-inch flexible AMOLED, FHD+6.78-inch flexible AMOLED
Pixel density387 ppi440 ppi
Brightness detail3,000 nits peak; 1,300 nits outdoor; 800 nits typical4,500 nits peak; 1,600 nits outdoor; 800 nits typical
Screen protectionPanda glassCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display features120 Hz adaptive refresh; 480 Hz touch sampling (1,000 Hz in Gaming Mode); 2,160 Hz PWM dimming; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio120 Hz adaptive refresh; up to 2,500 Hz touch sampling; 2,160 Hz PWM dimming; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 7s Gen 3Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU8-core, up to 2.5 GHz; 4 nm TSMC process (N4)Qualcomm Kryo, 8-core, up to 2.7 GHz (1 prime core at 2.7 GHz, 3 performance cores at 2.4 GHz, 4 efficiency cores at 1.8 GHz); 4 nm TSMC process
GPUQualcomm AdrenoQualcomm Adreno 810
AI engine–Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
Storage typeUFS 2.2; RAM Booster adds virtual RAM, up to 20 GB in totalUFS 3.1; LPDDR4x RAM
Cooling4,500 mm² vapour chamber–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom2×3.5×
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main camera50 MP, ƒ/1.88, 1/1.57″ sensor, 24 mm, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.57″ sensor, OIS and EIS, PDAF
Ultra wide camera8 MP Sony sensor, ƒ/2.2, 1/4″ sensor, 15 mm, 120° field of view8 MP (TechRadar), f/2.2, 1/4″ sensor, 120° field of view
Telephoto camera50 MP, ƒ/2.0, 1/2.75″ sensor, 50 mm, 49.5° field of view, 2× optical zoom, EIS, autofocus50 MP tetraprism periscope, f/2.88, 1/2.75″ sensor, OIS and EIS, PDAF, 3.5x optical zoom
Front camera32 MP, ƒ/2.2, 1/3.44″ sensor, 22 mm, 81.2° field of view32 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.44″ sensor, 89° field of view
Zoom2× optical; 4× in-sensor zoom; up to 30× Ultra Zoom3.5x optical; 7x in-sensor zoom; up to 70x ultra zoom
Video recording4K video recording with AI-powered stabilisation; 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 30, 60 or 120 fps (GSMArena)4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p Ultra XDR at 30 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps; time-lapse at 4K and 1080p
Camera featuresTrueLens Engine 3.0TrueLens Engine 4; Ultra XDR photos and motion photos; 12-layer AI segmentation; macro in the default mode; Night Mode; RAW capture
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,080 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 50 WUp to 50 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUp to two days of use (Nothing)5,080 mAh (5,400 mAh in India only)
Wired charging50 W; 50% in 19 minutes, 100% in 56 minutes50 W; PPS, PD3.0, PD2.0, QC3.0, QC2.0 and UFCS
Charges other devices7.5 W reverse wired charging7.5 W reverse wired charging
Connectivity
Satellite messagingNo–
Mobile network5G (NSA and SA) with 4×4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO5G NR, 4G LTE, 3G UMTS and 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM (eSIM in Japan only)Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
NFCYes, with Google PayYes (not in India)
PositioningGPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1)GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight208 g205 g
Thickness8.35 mm8.5 mm
Height × width163.5 × 77.5 mm163.9 × 77.5 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP64
StylusNoNo
MaterialsPanda glass front; glass back; 100% recycled aluminium mid-frame and buttons–
ColoursBlack, White, BlueWhite, Black, Pink, Blue
ButtonsEssential Key (press to capture to Essential Space, long press for a voice note, double tap to open it)–
Water resistance detailIP64IP64; tested for immersion in water up to 25 cm for up to 20 minutes
BiometricsIn-screen optical fingerprint sensorIn-screen optical fingerprint scanner
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, front ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor; linear haptic motorAccelerometer, electronic compass, front ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor
SpeakersDual stereo speakersDual stereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo high-definition microphones2 high-definition microphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchNothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16)
Software updatesThree years of Android updates and six years of security updates, from first availability on nothing.tech3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches from first availability on nothing.tech
AI featuresEssential Space (early access) with the Essential Key–
In the boxNothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), pre-applied screen protector, SIM tray ejector, safety card (no charger)Phone, USB-C to USB-C cable (100 cm), case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tool

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