{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/nothing-phone-1-vs-nothing-phone-4a-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T00:24:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Nothing Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone 4a Pro",
    "answer": "The Nothing Phone 1 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera and value for money. The Nothing Phone 4a Pro still wins on performance and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Nothing Phone 1 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 84,999 against PKR 189,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Nothing Phone 1",
            "slug": "nothing-phone-1",
            "brand": "Nothing Phone",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nothing-phone/nothing-phone-1/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-25-2026-10_53_48-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-04-25T06:11:10+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 66.6,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 21, 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "159.2 × 75.8 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "193.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 (dust protected, splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.55 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~402 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 642L",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 (upgradeable to Android 14), Nothing OS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB/12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128/ 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide), f/1.9, OIS 50 MP (ultrawide), f/2.2, 114° LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.5",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired 15W wireless 5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Nothing Phone 4a Pro",
            "slug": "nothing-phone-4a-pro",
            "brand": "Nothing Phone",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nothing-phone/nothing-phone-4a-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-12-2026-11_09_25-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 189999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-03-12T06:20:47+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 73.8,
                "camera": 93,
                "battery": 64.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 45.9,
                "overall": 75.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April, 2026",
                    "Weight": "200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (dust & splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.77 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2392 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass (expected)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core processor",
                    "GPU": "Adreno series",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with Nothing OS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB /12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Main sensor 50 MP Ultra-wide sensor 50 MP Telephoto / Periscope sensor LED Flash HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K / Full HD video support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5500 mAh Li-Ion battery",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 support",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.x",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "nothing-phone-1",
        "margin": 3.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-1": 66.6,
                    "nothing-phone-4a-pro": 73.8
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-4a-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-1": 96,
                    "nothing-phone-4a-pro": 93
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-1"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-1": 60.8,
                    "nothing-phone-4a-pro": 64.2
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-4a-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-1": 100,
                    "nothing-phone-4a-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-1": 62.5,
                    "nothing-phone-4a-pro": 62.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-1": 100,
                    "nothing-phone-4a-pro": 45.9
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-1"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Nothing Phone 1 costs PKR 105,000 less.",
        "Nothing Phone 4a Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Nothing Phone 1 or Nothing Phone 4a Pro?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 1 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.6 points. It wins on camera and value for money. Nothing Phone 4a Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Nothing Phone 1 and Nothing Phone 4a Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 1 is listed at PKR 84,999 and Nothing Phone 4a Pro at PKR 189,999. That makes Nothing Phone 1 cheaper by PKR 105,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Nothing Phone 1 or Nothing Phone 4a Pro?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 1 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Nothing Phone 1 or Nothing Phone 4a Pro?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 4a Pro leads on battery. Nothing Phone 1 carries a 4500 mAh cell and Nothing Phone 4a Pro a 5500 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Nothing Phone 1 or Nothing Phone 4a Pro?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 4a Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Nothing Phone 1 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (6 nm) while Nothing Phone 4a Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}