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Phone (3a)
6.77″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Black · UK 6974434224292Full product profile
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the Phone (3a) if…
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 32 vs 16 MP Source: Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want higher rated wired charging power: 50 vs 33 W Source: Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Phone (4b) if…
- you want a larger battery: 5,200 vs 5,000 mAh Source: Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications (opens in a new tab)
Nothing
Phone (4b)
6.77″ · Super AMOLED · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
128 GB · 8 GB RAM · White · UK 6974434229303Full product profile
WhiteListed configurations: Phone (3a) 256 GB, Phone (4b) 128 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models; no matching tier is listed for both yet.
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06
Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
BOTH PHONES
Same screen diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- Phone (3a)
- 6.77″
- Phone (4b)
- 6.77″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- Phone (3a)
- 2×
- Phone (4b)
- Not verified
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- Phone (3a)
- Not verified
- Phone (4b)
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
31 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsPhone (3a)Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
Phone (4b)Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
UK battery capacity
In Visual factsPhone (3a)5000 mAh
Phone (4b)5200 mAh
Sources
Phone (3a)
Capacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (4b)
UK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsCapacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.
Wired charging power
Phone (3a)50 W
Phone (4b)33 W
Sources
Capacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.
Claimed charge time to 50%
Phone (3a)19 minutes
Phone (4b)30 minutes
Sources
Phone (3a)
Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (4b)
Upper-bound manufacturer claim with 33 W charging. No adapter is included in the box, and the test conditions are footnoted but not detailed. · To 50%; manufacturer states "under 30 minutes"
Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
Phone (3a)Main: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP, 2x optical zoom (f/2.0); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 32 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K
Phone (4b)Main: 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS); Ultra-wide: f/2.2; Front: 16 MP (f/2.4); Video: up to 4K at 30 fps
Sources
Phone (3a)
The 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus; telephoto (Nothing: telescope camera) 50 mm, 1/2.75" sensor, 49.5° field of view, EIS only, autofocus, 4x in-sensor and 30x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 22 mm, 1/3.44" sensor, 81.2° field of view.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (4b)
Nothing does not publish the ultra-wide camera's resolution. Details: main 1/2.76" sensor, OIS and EIS, PDAF autofocus, Image Super Resolution (ISR); ultra-wide 1/4" sensor, 119.5° field of view; front 1/3" sensor, 81.8° field of view. Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 1080p Ultra XDR at 30 fps, 1080p slow motion at 120 fps, 4K/1080p time-lapse. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, AI Semantic Segmentation (12 layers), Portrait Optimiser, Night.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
Phone (3a)6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak
Phone (4b)6.77-inch Super AMOLED; 2344 × 1080; up to 120 Hz; 2000 nits peak
Sources
Phone (3a)
Full published display specification: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI); Panda glass; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 3000 nits peak, 1300 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (4b)
Full published display specification: 6.77-inch Super AMOLED; 1080 x 2344 (381 PPI); Dragontrail Pro glass; 8-bit colour (16.7 million colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 2000 nits peak, 1200 nits outdoor, 600 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; up to 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 480 Hz PWM frequency.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
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Phone (3a)12 GB
Phone (4b)8 GB
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
Phone (3a)5000 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wired
Phone (4b)5200 mAh; 33 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wired
Sources
Phone (3a)
Full published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 50 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 19 minutes; full charge in 56 minutes.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (4b)
Full published battery specification: 5200 mAh (UK; 6000 mAh in India only); 33 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Charging protocols: PPS, UFCS, PD, DCP, SDP, CDP.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
Phone (3a)1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Phone (4b)1080 x 2344 (381 PPI)
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
Phone (3a)32 MP
Phone (4b)16 MP
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Glyph interface
Phone (3a)Glyph Interface light patterns
Phone (4b)Glyph Bar
Sources
Phone (3a)
Rear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (4b)
Rear light bar for notifications, progress tracking, charging updates and a red recording light. The brightness claim is relative to Phone (3a) Pro.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Published operating system
Phone (3a)Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15
Phone (4b)Nothing OS 4.1 powered by Android 16
Sources
Phone (3a)
Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (4b)
Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Panel technology
Phone (3a)Flexible AMOLED
Phone (4b)Super AMOLED
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Claimed peak brightness
Phone (3a)3000 nits
Phone (4b)2000 nits
Sources
Phone (3a)
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (4b)
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
Phone (3a)387 ppi
Phone (4b)381 ppi
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
Phone (3a)387 ppi
Phone (4b)381 ppi
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
Phone (3a)3
Phone (4b)2
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Phone (3a)1300 nits
Phone (4b)1200 nits
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Brightness — Peak brightness
Phone (3a)3000 nits
Phone (4b)2000 nits
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Brightness — Typical brightness
Phone (3a)800 nits
Phone (4b)600 nits
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Colors
Phone (3a)1.07 billion
Phone (4b)16.7 million
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Colour depth
Phone (3a)10-bit
Phone (4b)8-bit
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera — Aperture
Phone (3a)F/2.2
Phone (4b)f/2.4
Sources
A variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. Aperture alone does not establish photo quality.
Front camera — Resolution
Phone (3a)32 MP
Phone (4b)16 MP
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Front camera — Sensor
Phone (3a)1/3.44"
Phone (4b)1/3"
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Main camera — Aperture
Phone (3a)F/1.88
Phone (4b)f/1.8
Sources
A variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. Aperture alone does not establish photo quality.
Main camera — Sensor
Phone (3a)1/1.57"
Phone (4b)1/2.76"
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Refresh — PWM frequency
Phone (3a)2160 Hz
Phone (4b)480 Hz
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Resolution
Phone (3a)1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Phone (4b)1080 x 2344 (381 PPI)
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Screen material
Phone (3a)Panda glass
Phone (4b)Dragontrail Pro Glass
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Size
Phone (3a)6.77"
Phone (4b)6.77" super AMOLED
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Small physical differences (5)
Dimensions
Phone (3a)163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm (height × width × depth)
Phone (4b)164.4 × 78.2 × 8.6 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Height
Phone (3a)163.5 mm
Phone (4b)164.4 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Thickness
Phone (3a)8.35 mm
Phone (4b)8.6 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsPhone (3a)208 g
Phone (4b)210 g
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
Phone (3a)77.5 mm
Phone (4b)78.2 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (3)
Storage
Phone (3a)256 GB
Phone (4b)128 GB
Sources
A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
RAM and storage configuration
Phone (3a)12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Phone (4b)8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Sources
A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
Phone (3a)Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC
Phone (4b)Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 6.0; NFC
Sources
Phone (3a)
UK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: Japan only; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA) with 4x4 MIMO; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (4b)
UK model connectivity: SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF), dual SIM; eSIM: Japan only; 2G GSM: 850/900/DCS/PCS; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B71; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot; Bluetooth 6.0; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1); NFC: yes (excluding India). These are the international (UK) bands; the India model uses different bands (2G 850/900/DCS; 3G B1, 5, 8; 4G B1, B3, B5, B8, B28B, B38, B40, B41; 5G n1, n3, n5, n8, n28B, n40, n41, n77, n78). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (95)
Front camera autofocus
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (4b)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (4b)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (4b)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (4b)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (4b)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Native telephoto reach
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (4b)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality zoom
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (4b)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Phone (3a)2×
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
Not stated by the manufacturer.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (4b)
Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
2G GSM
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)International: 850/900/DCS/PCS
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
2G GSM
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)India: 850/900/DCS
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)International: B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)India: B1,5,8
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4G LTE bands
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)International: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B71
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4G LTE bands
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)India: B1, B3, B5, B8, B28B, B38, B40, B41
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5G NR bands
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)International: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5G NR bands
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)India: n1, n3, n5, n8, n28B, n40, n41, n77, n78
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)2 high-definition mics
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Dual stereo speakers
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Capacity
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)6,000 mAh (India only)
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Capacity
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)5,200 mAh
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)6.0
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging — Charging speed
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)33 W
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging — Protocol
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)PPS / UFCS / PD / DCP / SDP / CDP
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging — Reverse wired charging
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)7.5 W
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging speed — 100% charge time
Phone (3a)56 minutes
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging speed — 50% charge time
Phone (3a)19 minutes
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging speed — Charging speed
Phone (3a)50 W
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging speed — Reverse wired charging
Phone (3a)7.5 W
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display technology
Phone (3a)Flexible AMOLED
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
e-SIM
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Yes (Japan only)
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Features
Phone (3a)81.2° FOV
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Field of view
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)81.8°
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Focal length
Phone (3a)22 mm
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Location
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3a)84.5° FOV
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3a)OIS & EIS
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3a)Auto focus
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)OIS & EIS
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Auto focus, PDAF
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Image Super Resolution (ISR) algorithm
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Focal length
Phone (3a)24 mm
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
NFC
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Yes (Excluding India)
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)4 nm TSMC process
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Qualcomm Kryo, 8-core, up to 2.3 GHz
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)1 Prime core, up to 2.3 GHz
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)3 Performance cores, up to 2.2 GHz
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)4 Efficiency cores, up to 1.8 GHz
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — GPU
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Qualcomm Adreno 810
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — ISP
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — NPU
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — NPU
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Qualcomm AI Engine
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — RAM
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)LPDDR4x
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — ROM
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)UFS2.2
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
Phone (3a)1000 Hz
Phone (4b)Up to 1000 Hz
Sources
One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
SIM — 2G GSM
Phone (3a)850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Phone (3a)1 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — 4G LTE bands
Phone (3a)1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — 5G NR band
Phone (3a)n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — Dual SIM
Phone (3a)Yes
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — e-SIM
Phone (3a)Japan only
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — Gigabit 5G
Phone (3a)Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — Gigabit LTE
Phone (3a)4x4 MIMO
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — SIM size
Phone (3a)Nano-SIM (4FF)
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM card type
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Nano-SIM (4FF), Dual SIM
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Clock speed
Phone (3a)Up to 2.5 GHz
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Core count
Phone (3a)8-core
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Technology
Phone (3a)4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Aperture
Phone (3a)F/2.0
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3a)49.5° FOV
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3a)EIS
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3a)Autofocus
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3a)2x optical zoom
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3a)4x in-sensor zoom
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3a)30x ultra zoom
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Focal length
Phone (3a)50 mm
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Resolution
Phone (3a)50 MP
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Sensor
Phone (3a)1/2.75"
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Features
Phone (3a)120° FOV
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Field of view
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)119.5°
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Focal length
Phone (3a)15 mm
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Resolution
Phone (3a)8 MP
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — Bluetooth
Phone (3a)Bluetooth 5.4
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)GPS (L1)
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)GLONASS (G1)
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)BDS (B1I)
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)GALILEO (E1)
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)QZSS (L1)
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — NFC
Phone (3a)Yes
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — NFC
Phone (3a)Supporting Google Pay
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi
Phone (3a)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi type
Phone (3a)Wi-Fi 6
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Nothing advertises 4K recording in MP4 format; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (4b)
Video is listed up to 4K 30 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not stated by the manufacturer.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (4b)
Not stated by the manufacturer.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
15 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs151 specificationsPhone (3a)Phone (4b)
Phone (3a)Phone (4b)WeightDiffers
208g
210g
WidthDiffers
77.5mm
78.2mm
ThicknessDiffers
8.35mm
8.6mm
DimensionsDiffers
163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm (height × width × depth)
164.4 × 78.2 × 8.6 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
163.5 mm
164.4 mm
ColourDiffers
Black
White
Form factor
slab
slab
Colour depthDiffers
10-bit
8-bit
Screen size
6.77″
6.77″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
3000 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
2000 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Pixel densityDiffers
387 ppi
381 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
Display specificationDiffers
6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI); Panda glass; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 3000 nits peak, 1300 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.
6.77-inch Super AMOLED; 2344 × 1080; up to 120 Hz; 2000 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.77-inch Super AMOLED; 1080 x 2344 (381 PPI); Dragontrail Pro glass; 8-bit colour (16.7 million colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 2000 nits peak, 1200 nits outdoor, 600 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; up to 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 480 Hz PWM frequency.
Display resolutionDiffers
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
1080 x 2344 (381 PPI)
Pixel densityDiffers
387 ppi
381 ppi
Display technology
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
Flexible AMOLED
Not verified
Brightness — Peak brightnessDiffers
3000 nits
2000 nits
Brightness — Outdoor brightnessDiffers
1300 nits
1200 nits
Brightness — Typical brightnessDiffers
800 nits
600 nits
Rear camera modulesDiffers
3
2
Camera systemDiffers
Main: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP, 2x optical zoom (f/2.0); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 32 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4KThe 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus; telephoto (Nothing: telescope camera) 50 mm, 1/2.75" sensor, 49.5° field of view, EIS only, autofocus, 4x in-sensor and 30x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 22 mm, 1/3.44" sensor, 81.2° field of view.
Main: 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS); Ultra-wide: f/2.2; Front: 16 MP (f/2.4); Video: up to 4K at 30 fpsNothing does not publish the ultra-wide camera's resolution. Details: main 1/2.76" sensor, OIS and EIS, PDAF autofocus, Image Super Resolution (ISR); ultra-wide 1/4" sensor, 119.5° field of view; front 1/3" sensor, 81.8° field of view. Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 1080p Ultra XDR at 30 fps, 1080p slow motion at 120 fps, 4K/1080p time-lapse. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, AI Semantic Segmentation (12 layers), Portrait Optimiser, Night.
Front cameraDiffers
32 MP
16 MP
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
2×
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Main camera — Resolution
50 MP
50 MP
Main camera — Focal length
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
24 mm
Not verified
Main camera — ApertureDiffers
F/1.88
f/1.8
Main camera — SensorDiffers
1/1.57"
1/2.76"
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
84.5° FOV
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
OIS & EIS
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
Auto focus
Not verified
Telescope camera — Resolution
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
50 MP
Not verified
Telescope camera — Focal length
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
50 mm
Not verified
Telescope camera — Aperture
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
F/2.0
Not verified
Telescope camera — Sensor
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
1/2.75"
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
49.5° FOV
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
EIS
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
Autofocus
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
2x optical zoom
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
4x in-sensor zoom
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
30x ultra zoom
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Resolution
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
8 MP
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Focal length
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
15 mm
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
F/2.2
f/2.2
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
1/4"
1/4"
Ultra-wide camera — Features
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
120° FOV
Not verified
Front camera — ResolutionDiffers
32 MP
16 MP
Front camera — Focal length
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
22 mm
Not verified
Front camera — ApertureDiffers
F/2.2
f/2.4
Front camera — SensorDiffers
1/3.44"
1/3"
Front camera — Features
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
81.2° FOV
Not verified
Rear camera autofocus
YesStated for the main and telescope cameras; not stated for the 8 MP ultra-wide.
YesStated for the 50 MP main camera; not stated for the ultra-wide.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
YesOIS listed for the main camera only; the telescope camera lists EIS, and the ultra-wide lists no stabilisation.
YesOIS listed for the main camera only.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Yes
Yes
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
OIS & EIS
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Auto focus, PDAF
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Image Super Resolution (ISR) algorithm
Ultra-wide camera — Field of view
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
119.5°
Front camera — Field of view
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
81.8°
Battery and chargingDiffers
5000 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 50 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 19 minutes; full charge in 56 minutes.
5200 mAh; 33 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5200 mAh (UK; 6000 mAh in India only); 33 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Charging protocols: PPS, UFCS, PD, DCP, SDP, CDP.
UK battery capacityDiffers
5000 mAhCapacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
5200 mAhUK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.
Wired charging powerDiffers
50 W
33 W
Claimed charge time to 50%Differs
19 minutesManufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
30 minutesUpper-bound manufacturer claim with 33 W charging. No adapter is included in the box, and the test conditions are footnoted but not detailed. · To 50%; manufacturer states "under 30 minutes"
Charging speed — Charging speed
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
50 W
Not verified
Charging speed — Reverse wired charging
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
7.5 W
Not verified
Charging speed — 100% charge time
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
56 minutes
Not verified
Charging speed — 50% charge time
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
19 minutes
Not verified
Battery — Capacity
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
6,000 mAh (India only)
Battery — Capacity
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
5,200 mAh
Charging — Charging speed
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
33 W
Charging — Reverse wired charging
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
7.5 W
Charging — Protocol
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
PPS / UFCS / PD / DCP / SDP / CDP
Published support term
6 years
Published security support term · Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.
6 years
Published security support term · Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
Update policy
3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)The footnote words the operating-system term as "three Android updates"; the specification rows say 3 years.
3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
ChipsetDiffers
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: Japan only; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA) with 4x4 MIMO; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 6.0; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF), dual SIM; eSIM: Japan only; 2G GSM: 850/900/DCS/PCS; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B71; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot; Bluetooth 6.0; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1); NFC: yes (excluding India). These are the international (UK) bands; the India model uses different bands (2G 850/900/DCS; 3G B1, 5, 8; 4G B1, B3, B5, B8, B28B, B38, B40, B41; 5G n1, n3, n5, n8, n28B, n40, n41, n77, n78). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
StorageConfiguration
256 GB
128 GB
RAMDiffers
12 GB
8 GB
Panel technologyDiffers
Flexible AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Ingress protection rating
IP64
IP64
eSIM only
No
No
Published operating systemDiffers
Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Nothing OS 4.1 powered by Android 16Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
UK manufacturer reference priceDiffers
£329Nothing UK store price for Black 12+256GB in September 2026; the store showed it as sold out. Retailer prices may differ.
£299Nothing UK store price for White 8+128GB in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Clock speed
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
Up to 2.5 GHz
Not verified
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Core count
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
8-core
Not verified
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Technology
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Not verified
SizeDiffers
6.77"
6.77" super AMOLED
Screen materialDiffers
Panda glass
Dragontrail Pro Glass
ResolutionDiffers
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
1080 x 2344 (381 PPI)
ColorsDiffers
1.07 billion
16.7 million
Contrast ratio
1,000,000:1
1,000,000:1
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Refresh — Touch sampling rateDiffers
1000 Hz
Up to 1000 Hz
Refresh — PWM frequencyDiffers
2160 Hz
480 Hz
SIM — Dual SIM
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
Yes
Not verified
SIM — SIM size
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
Nano-SIM (4FF)
Not verified
SIM — e-SIM
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
Japan only
Not verified
SIM — Gigabit LTE
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
4x4 MIMO
Not verified
SIM — Gigabit 5G
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO
Not verified
SIM — 5G NR band
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78
Not verified
SIM — 4G LTE bands
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66
Not verified
SIM — 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
1 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
Not verified
SIM — 2G GSM
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Not verified
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G
Not verified
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi type
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
Wi-Fi 6
Not verified
Wi-Fi — Bluetooth
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
Bluetooth 5.4
Not verified
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
Supporting Google Pay
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
GPS (L1)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
GLONASS (G1)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
BDS (B1I)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
GALILEO (E1)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
QZSS (L1)
Not verified
Glyph interfaceDiffers
Glyph Interface light patternsRear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.
Glyph BarRear light bar for notifications, progress tracking, charging updates and a red recording light. The brightness claim is relative to Phone (3a) Pro.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
4 nm TSMC process
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm Kryo, 8-core, up to 2.3 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
1 Prime core, up to 2.3 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
3 Performance cores, up to 2.2 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
4 Efficiency cores, up to 1.8 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — GPU
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm Adreno 810
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — NPU
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — NPU
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm AI Engine
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — ISP
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — RAM
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
LPDDR4x
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — ROM
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
UFS2.2
Audio
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
2 high-definition mics
Audio
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Dual stereo speakers
SIM card type
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF), Dual SIM
e-SIM
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Yes (Japan only)
2G GSM
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
International: 850/900/DCS/PCS
2G GSM
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
India: 850/900/DCS
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
International: B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
India: B1,5,8
4G LTE bands
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
International: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B71
4G LTE bands
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
India: B1, B3, B5, B8, B28B, B38, B40, B41
5G NR bands
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
International: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78
5G NR bands
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
India: n1, n3, n5, n8, n28B, n40, n41, n77, n78
Wi-Fi
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
6.0
Location
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
NFC
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Yes (Excluding India)
Show unverified (10)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Native telephoto reach
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
8K video recording
Not verifiedNothing advertises 4K recording in MP4 format; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K 30 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Front camera autofocus
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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How we calculate scoresNothing Phone (3a)
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight208 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width77.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.35 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.77 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
NothingClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rate2.63% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise. 50 divided by 19 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
NothingPublished total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.
NothingHeadphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP64Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density387 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Manufacturer list price£329.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
- Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026
Nothing Phone (4b)
128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight210 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width78.2 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.6 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.77 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
NothingClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Upper-bound manufacturer claim with 33 W charging. No adapter is included in the box, and the test conditions are footnoted but not detailed. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
NothingPublished total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
NothingHeadphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP64Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density381 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Manufacturer list price£299.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
- Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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