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Nothing Phone (4b) vs Nothing Phone (4a)

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026
Nothing128 GB

Phone (4b)

6.77″ · Super AMOLED · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

128 GB · 8 GB RAM · White · UK 6974434229303Full product profile
Nothing Phone (4b) in White, official product viewWhite
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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE

Chipset
Phone (4b): Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 vs Phone (4a): Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
Wired charging power
Phone (4b): 33 W vs Phone (4a): 50 W
Display resolution
Phone (4b): 1080 x 2344 (381 PPI) vs Phone (4a): 1224 x 2720 (440 PPI)
Front camera
Phone (4b): 16 MP vs Phone (4a): 32 MP
Phone (4b) first, Phone (4a) second. Different is not better: see every verified difference below.
See the 36 verified differences
Nothing128 GB

Phone (4a)

6.78″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4

128 GB · 8 GB RAM · White · UK 6974434227620Full product profile
Nothing Phone (4a) in White, official product viewWhite
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UK list price from Nothing, checked 10 Sept 2026 · not a live offer: £379.00Nothing source — manufacturer reference price, opens in a new tab

UK: no verified listing yet · checked daily

US: no verified listing yet · checked daily

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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.

Phone (4b)Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Phone (4a)Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
Explore the full specifications
Phone (4a)

0.01″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Phone (4b)
6.77″
Phone (4a)
6.78″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

Phone (4b)
Not verified
Phone (4a)
3.5×

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

Phone (4b)
Not verified
Phone (4a)
Not verified

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

36 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

UK battery capacity

In Visual facts
Phone (4b)5200 mAh
Phone (4a)5080 mAh
Sources
Phone (4b)

UK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications
Phone (4a)

UK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.

Nothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications

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.

Camera system

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
Phone (4a)Main: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3.5x optical zoom (f/2.88, OIS); Ultra-wide: f/2.2; Front: 32 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K at 30 fps
Sources
Phone (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 specifications
Phone (4a)

Nothing does not publish the ultra-wide camera's resolution. Details: main 1/1.57" sensor, OIS and EIS, PDAF autofocus, Image Super Resolution (ISR); periscope 1/2.75" sensor, OIS and EIS, PDAF autofocus, 7x in-sensor and 70x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 1/3.44" sensor, 89° 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, Ultra XDR motion photo, AI Semantic Segmentation (12 layers), Portrait Optimiser, macro in the default mode, Night.

Nothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

Phone (4b)6.77-inch Super AMOLED; 2344 × 1080; up to 120 Hz; 2000 nits peak
Phone (4a)6.78-inch flexible AMOLED; 2720 × 1224; up to 120 Hz; 4500 nits peak
Sources
Phone (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 specifications
Phone (4a)

Full published display specification: 6.78-inch flexible AMOLED; 1224 x 2720 (440 PPI); Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 4500 nits peak, 1600 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; up to 2500 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.

Nothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery and charging

Phone (4b)5200 mAh; 33 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wired
Phone (4a)5080 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wired
Sources
Phone (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 specifications
Phone (4a)

Full published battery specification: 5080 mAh (UK; 5400 mAh in India only); 50 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Charging protocols: PPS, PD3.0, PD2.0, QC3.0, QC2.0, DCP, SDP, CDP, UFCS.

Nothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

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Small physical differences (5)
Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Regional SIM / network configuration

Phone (4b)Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 6.0; NFC
Phone (4a)Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC
Sources
Phone (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 specifications
Phone (4a)

UK model connectivity: SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF), dual SIM; eSIM: no; 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, MU-MIMO, OFDMA; Bluetooth 5.4; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1); NFC: yes (excluding India). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Nothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (68)

Front camera optical stabilisation

Phone (4b)Not verified
Phone (4a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications
Phone (4a)

The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.

Nothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed video playback

Phone (4b)Not verified
Phone (4a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (4a)

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.

Claimed charge time to 50%

Phone (4b)30 minutes
Phone (4a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (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 specifications
Phone (4a)

No 0–50% time is published. The page claims only "a day's power in under 30 mins" with 50 W charging, which is not converted into a percentage time.

Nothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Expandable storage

Phone (4b)Not verified
Phone (4a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (4a)

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 (4b)Not verified
Phone (4a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (4a)

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 (4b)Not verified
Phone (4a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (4a)

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 (4b)Not verified
Phone (4a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (4a)

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.

23 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs135 specificationsPhone (4b)Phone (4a)
164.4 × 78.2 × 8.6 mm (height × width × depth)
163.9 × 77.5 × 8.5 mm (height × width × depth)
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
2000 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
4500 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
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.
6.78-inch flexible AMOLED; 2720 × 1224; up to 120 Hz; 4500 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.78-inch flexible AMOLED; 1224 x 2720 (440 PPI); Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 4500 nits peak, 1600 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; up to 2500 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.
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.
Main: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3.5x optical zoom (f/2.88, OIS); Ultra-wide: f/2.2; Front: 32 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K at 30 fpsNothing does not publish the ultra-wide camera's resolution. Details: main 1/1.57" sensor, OIS and EIS, PDAF autofocus, Image Super Resolution (ISR); periscope 1/2.75" sensor, OIS and EIS, PDAF autofocus, 7x in-sensor and 70x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 1/3.44" sensor, 89° 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, Ultra XDR motion photo, AI Semantic Segmentation (12 layers), Portrait Optimiser, macro in the default mode, Night.
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
3.5×
Main camera — Features
Sources
OIS & EIS
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
Auto focus, PDAF
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
Image Super Resolution (ISR) algorithm
Not verified
YesStated for the 50 MP main camera; not stated for the ultra-wide.
YesStated for the main and periscope cameras; not stated for the ultra-wide.
YesOIS listed for the main camera only.
YesOIS listed for the main and periscope cameras; the ultra-wide lists none.
Main camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
OIS & EIS
Main camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
Auto focus, PDAF
Main camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
Image Super Resolution (ISR) algorithm
Periscope camera — Resolution
Sources
Not verified
50 MP
Periscope camera — Aperture
Sources
Not verified
f/2.88
Periscope camera — Sensor
Sources
Not verified
1/2.75"
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
OIS & EIS
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
Auto focus, PDAF
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
3.5x optical zoom
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
7x in-sensor zoom
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
70x ultra zoom
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.
5080 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5080 mAh (UK; 5400 mAh in India only); 50 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Charging protocols: PPS, PD3.0, PD2.0, QC3.0, QC2.0, DCP, SDP, CDP, UFCS.
5200 mAhUK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.
5080 mAhUK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.
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"
Not verifiedNo 0–50% time is published. The page claims only "a day's power in under 30 mins" with 50 W charging, which is not converted into a percentage time.
Battery — Capacity
Sources
6,000 mAh (India only)
Not verified
Battery — Capacity
Sources
5,200 mAh
Not verified
PPS / UFCS / PD / DCP / SDP / CDP
PPS / PD3.0 / PD2.0 / QC3.0 / QC2.0 / DCP / SDP / CDP / UFCS
Battery — Capacity
Sources
Not verified
5,080 mAh
Battery — Capacity
Sources
Not verified
5,400 mAh (India only)
6 years
Published security support term · Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
6 years
Published security support term · Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
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.
Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF), dual SIM; eSIM: no; 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, MU-MIMO, OFDMA; Bluetooth 5.4; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1); NFC: yes (excluding India). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Nothing OS 4.1 powered by Android 16Operating 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.
£299Nothing UK store price for White 8+128GB in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
£379Nothing UK store price for White 8+128GB in September 2026 (earlier that month it was on offer at £339). Retailer prices may differ.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
4 nm TSMC process
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Qualcomm Kryo, 8-core, up to 2.3 GHz
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
1 Prime core, up to 2.3 GHz
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
3 Performance cores, up to 2.2 GHz
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
4 Efficiency cores, up to 1.8 GHz
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — GPU
Sources
Qualcomm Adreno 810
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — NPU
Sources
Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — NPU
Sources
Qualcomm AI Engine
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — ISP
Sources
Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — RAM
Sources
LPDDR4x
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — ROM
Sources
UFS2.2
Not verified
Audio
Sources
2 high-definition mics
Not verified
Audio
Sources
Dual stereo speakers
Not verified
2G GSM
Sources
International: 850/900/DCS/PCS
Not verified
2G GSM
Sources
India: 850/900/DCS
Not verified
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
International: B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
Not verified
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
India: B1,5,8
Not verified
4G LTE bands
Sources
International: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B71
Not verified
4G LTE bands
Sources
India: B1, B3, B5, B8, B28B, B38, B40, B41
Not verified
5G NR bands
Sources
International: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78
Not verified
5G NR bands
Sources
India: n1, n3, n5, n8, n28B, n40, n41, n77, n78
Not verified
Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
WiFi 6, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, MU-MIMO, OFDMA
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Glyph BarRear light bar for notifications, progress tracking, charging updates and a red recording light. The brightness claim is relative to Phone (3a) Pro.
Glyph BarRear light bar of 63 mini-LEDs for notifications and progress tracking. Brightness claim is relative to earlier models.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Not verified
4 nm TSMC process
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Not verified
Qualcomm Kryo, 8-core, up to 2.7 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Not verified
1 Prime core, up to 2.7 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Not verified
3 Performance cores, up to 2.4 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Not verified
4 Efficiency cores, up to 1.8 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 — GPU
Sources
Not verified
Qualcomm Adreno 810
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 — NPU
Sources
Not verified
Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 — NPU
Sources
Not verified
Qualcomm AI Engine
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 — ISP
Sources
Not verified
Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 — Memory type
Sources
Not verified
LPDDR4x
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 — Storage type
Sources
Not verified
UFS 3.1
Audio
Sources
Not verified
2 high-definition mics
Audio
Sources
Not verified
Dual stereo speakers
2G GSM
Sources
Not verified
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
Not verified
B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
4G LTE bands
Sources
Not verified
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
5G NR bands
Sources
Not verified
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78
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.
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K 30 fps; 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.
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
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
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Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
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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.

Nothing
Claimed 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.

Nothing
Published total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.

Nothing
Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Headphone 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
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Manufacturer list price£299.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
  1. Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026

Nothing Phone (4a)

128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight205 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width77.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.78 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness4,500 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.

Nothing
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.

Nothing
Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Headphone 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 density440 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
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Manufacturer list price£379.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
  1. Nothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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