Nothing Phone (4a)
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM7635-AC Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 5,080 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2026).
2026 · Mid-range · Android 16ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Long 5,080 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓Smooth Qualcomm SM7635-AC Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Sharp 440 PPI screen
✓6.78" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
⊗ Cons
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635-AC Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)
OS
Android 16, Nothing OS 4.1, up to 3 major Android upgrades
RAM
12GB | 8GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
440 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, Dolby Vision HDR
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
5,080 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Type
5080 mAh - International 5400 mAh - India
Weight
204.5g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
164 x 77.6 x 8.6 mm (6.46 x 3.06 x 0.34 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass