Nothing Phone (4a) vs Nothing Phone (4b)
Nothing Phone (4a) and Nothing Phone (4b) are budget Nothing phones, but 4a leans into 70x zoom while 4b cuts the price. Choose 4a for the sharper display, 50W charging, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and triple cameras; choose 4b for the £299 entry price, 5,200 mAh battery and simpler everyday setup.
Last updated: July 8, 2026
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Nothing Phone (4a)
A budget Nothing smartphone built for 70x zoom, a sharper AMOLED display, fast wired charging, Essential AI tools, and Glyph Bar alerts.
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Nothing Phone (4b)
A lower-cost Nothing smartphone built for a £299 entry price, long battery life, 4K video, Essential AI tools, and Glyph Bar alerts.
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Our Verdict
Nothing Phone (4a) is the better fit if you want the more capable budget phone, especially for zoom photography, display sharpness, charging speed, and storage performance. Its 70x ultra zoom, 3.5x optical zoom, 1224 x 2720 AMOLED display, 50W charging, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, and UFS 3.1 storage make it the stronger spec choice. Nothing Phone (4b) is the better fit if price and battery size matter more than zoom, display resolution, and faster charging. Its £299 UK pre-order price, 5,200 mAh international battery, 50MP main camera with 4K video, Bluetooth 6.0, and Glyph Bar features make it a simpler entry into Nothing's design. Choose Phone (4a) for camera and screen upgrades; choose Phone (4b) for the lower official UK price and longer basic battery spec.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Nothing Phone (4a) vs Nothing Phone (4b): which is better?
A: For camera flexibility, display quality, charging speed, and storage performance, Nothing Phone (4a) is the stronger pick. For a lower official UK price and a larger international battery, Nothing Phone (4b) makes more sense.
Q: What is the main difference between Nothing Phone (4a) and Nothing Phone (4b)?
A: Phone (4a) is the higher-spec model with Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 70x ultra zoom, 3.5x optical zoom, a 1224 x 2720 display, and 50W charging. Phone (4b) is the cheaper model with a £299 UK pre-order price, Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 5,200 mAh battery, and 33W charging.
Q: Does Nothing Phone (4a) have 70x zoom while Nothing Phone (4b) does not?
A: Yes. Nothing lists Phone (4a) with up to 70x ultra zoom, 7x in-sensor zoom, and 3.5x optical zoom. Phone (4b) lists a 50MP main camera and ultra-wide camera, but no 70x zoom or optical zoom spec.
Q: Is Nothing Phone (4b) cheaper than Nothing Phone (4a)?
A: Yes, on Nothing UK's official pages. Phone (4b) is listed at £299 for pre-order, while Phone (4a) is listed at £379. Neither phone has published US pricing.
Q: Which has the better display, Nothing Phone (4a) or Nothing Phone (4b)?
A: Phone (4a) has the stronger display spec. It lists a 6.78-inch flexible AMOLED at 1224 x 2720, 440 PPI, 10-bit color, and 4500-nit peak brightness. Phone (4b) lists a 6.77-inch Super AMOLED at 1080 x 2344, 381 PPI, 8-bit color, and 2000-nit peak brightness.
Q: Which charges faster, Nothing Phone (4a) or Nothing Phone (4b)?
A: Phone (4a) charges faster because Nothing lists 50W wired charging. Phone (4b) lists 33W wired charging. Both list 7.5W reverse wired charging.
Q: Which has the larger battery, Nothing Phone (4a) or Nothing Phone (4b)?
A: Phone (4b) has the larger international battery at 5,200 mAh, while Phone (4a) lists 5,080 mAh internationally. In India, Nothing lists 6,000 mAh for Phone (4b) and 5,400 mAh for Phone (4a).
Q: Does Nothing Phone (4b) record 4K video compared with Nothing Phone (4a)?
A: Yes, both record 4K at 30fps. Beyond that they match closely: each lists 1080p at 30/60fps, 1080p Ultra XDR at 30fps, slow motion at 1080p/120fps, and time lapse. The video difference is not resolution but optics, since only Phone (4a) has the 50MP periscope zoom camera.
Q: Do Nothing Phone (4a) and Nothing Phone (4b) get the same software support?
A: Yes. Nothing's official text says both phones get 3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security updates. Both are listed with Nothing OS 4.1 powered by Android 16.
Q: Are Nothing Phone (4a) and Nothing Phone (4b) available in the US?
A: No. Neither phone is sold through Nothing's US store, which carries only Phone (4a) Pro at $499. Nothing's UK store sells Phone (4a) and lists Phone (4b) for pre-order; India and other regional versions can differ in battery size and availability.
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