Nothing Phone (4a)
$537Starting price · UKMid-Range2026
7.8
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.78"
Display
50MP
Camera
5,080
mAh
12GB
Max RAM
50W
Charging
204.5g
Weight
Why This Phone
Mid-RangeThe Nothing Phone (4a) offers a compelling mid-range package with a versatile triple-camera system featuring a rare periscope telephoto lens at this price point. Performance is strong for the segment, supported by solid benchmark results from the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. While the display and battery specs are excellent, the lack of an official IP rating and the use of a plastic frame are notable compromises for a device priced near the $500 mark.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera8.2
Performance7.5
Battery8.5
Display8.8
Build7.0
Value6.8
Strengths
50MP main camera with OIS
Dedicated 3.5x periscope telephoto lens
120Hz AMOLED display with 4500 nits peak brightness
5080 mAh battery with 50W wired charging
Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset
Weaknesses
No official IP rating for water or dust resistance
Plastic frame construction
USB 2.0 port speed
Limited 1080p video recording for selfie camera
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