Earlier this week, Nothing introduced the Nothing Phone (4b), marking the debut of its 'b' series. While this mid-range phone offers competitive features, the Nothing Phone (4a) remains the superior option.
The Nothing Phone (4b) features a 6.77-inch 1080p+ OLED display, powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset and a 5,200mAh battery with 33W charging for Europe (India will have a variant with a larger 6,000mAh battery). It includes a 50MP main camera with a small 1/2.76-inch sensor along with an 8MP ultra-wide camera—unlike the CMF Phone 2 Pro, which included a telephoto lens, though its successor, the CMF Phone 3 Pro, was canceled. The (4b) is currently available for pre-order, with shipments beginning next week.
Nothing Phone (4b) Pre-Order
Available from July 16In comparison, the Nothing Phone (4a) is priced at €390 for the 8/256GB model. However, for just €13 more, users can upgrade to 4 additional GB of faster LPDDR5X RAM compared to the LPDDR4X found in the (4b). The (4a) also benefits from superior storage speeds, offering UFS 3.1 versus UFS 2.2 in the (4b). Additionally, the (4a) features the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor, a sharper 6.78-inch OLED display (1224p+ vs. 1080p+), a larger main camera sensor (1/1.57 inches), and a 50MP 3.5x periscope lens, coinciding with its marginally smaller 5,080mAh battery.
Nothing Phone (4a)
Save €27Read our reviewThe Nothing Phone (3) remains the brand's flagship device, featuring the more powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip and lightning-fast UFS 4.0 storage. It boasts an even larger main camera sensor (1/1.3 inches), alongside a similar 50MP 3x periscope camera and an ultra-wide 50MP sensor (unlike the 8MP ultra-wide found in the other models). The selfie camera is also a standout, offering a 50MP sensor compared to the 32MP on the (4a) and 16MP on the (4b). It features a 5,150mAh battery in the European variant.
Nothing Phone (3)
Save €270Read our reviewAside from Nothing, consumers can consider the Samsung Galaxy A57, which is priced similarly to the Phone (4b). The Galaxy A57 comes with twice the operating system updates (6 years versus 3 years) and features a premium 6.9mm aluminum frame (compared to the Phone (4b)'s 8.6mm plastic frame), with an IP68 rating as opposed to IP64. Although the A57 has a slightly smaller 5,000mAh battery, it is notably lighter at 179g compared to the 210g of the Phone (4b).
Samsung Galaxy A57
Save €200Read our reviewThe Realme 16 Pro+ is positioned at a higher price point but offers several advantages. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset (not to be confused with the 7s Gen 4) and features an impressive 200MP main camera (with a 1/1.56-inch sensor) and a 50MP 3.5x periscope. Additionally, it offers a significant 7,000mAh battery, larger than the other competitors' offerings, with 80W fast charging support. The Realme device promises 5 OS updates.
Realme 16 Pro+
Save €76/€100Read our reviewThe Motorola Edge 70 shares a similar price point. With a sleek 6.0mm aluminum frame and weighing just 159g, it is both thinner and lighter than the Galaxy A57, without sacrificing much battery life (4,800mAh). It stands out with its wireless charging capability (15W) alongside 68W wired charging. The Edge 70 is equipped with the same Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset as the Realme, featuring a 50MP main camera (1/1.56 inches) and a 120° ultra-wide lens.
Motorola Edge 70
Save €400Read our reviewAnother option is the Poco F8 Pro, which competes with the Nothing Phone (3), although it is also an interesting alternative for those considering the (4b). It comes with the advanced Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a larger 6,210mAh battery, supporting 100W wired-only charging. Its camera system features a 50MP main sensor with a sizeable 1/1.55-inch sensor, a 50MP 2.5x telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera.
Poco F8 Pro
Save €180Read our reviewThe Poco F8 Ultra is another notable model, featuring a larger 6.9-inch display and a 6,500mAh battery, which supports both 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. It is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and includes a Bose 2.1 sound system (stereo speakers and woofer). The camera system offers a sizable 50MP sensor (1/1.31 inches), alongside a longer 5x telephoto lens for its 50MP tele module and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. A detailed comparison between the Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra can be found here.
