Nothing Phone (4a) Pro launched at higher price

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has been released at 499 euros, a 20 euro increase from the previous model, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, which was priced at 479 euros. The company has stated that the new model includes several upgrades in both design and performance.

Editorial team rates new model higher

The editorial team gave the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro a score of 9 out of 10, compared to an 8 out of 10 for the older model. The improvements in screen quality, processing power, and additional features are seen as key reasons for the higher rating.

New model offers better screen specifications

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro features a 6.83-inch AMOLED screen with a 144 Hz refresh rate, a higher pixel density of 450 ppi, and a 1.5K resolution. This is an upgrade from the 6.77-inch screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 387 ppi, and Full HD resolution on the older model.

Higher brightness and improved durability

The new model's screen can reach 1600 nits in full sun, compared to 1300 nits on the previous model, and up to 5000 nits in peak under certain conditions. It also includes Gorilla Glass 7i and an IP65 certification, making it more durable than the older model, which used Panda Glass and had an IP64 certification.

Upgraded processor and larger battery

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, an upgrade from the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 used in the older model. It also includes a slightly larger 5080 mAh battery, compared to 5000 mAh on the Phone (3a) Pro.

Improved camera and additional features

The new model includes a 3.5x optical zoom telephoto lens, an improvement over the 3x optical zoom on the older model. It also introduces an Essential Key on the side for recording memories in the Essential Space, which uses AI to classify and summarize documents.

Software and update policies

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro comes with Android 16 and Nothing OS 4.1, offering 3 years of major Android updates and 6 years of security patches. This is the same as the older model, but some competitors offer up to 6 years of major updates, which is seen as more generous for a smartphone in this price range.