Head to head

Nothing Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone 4a Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 Apr 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Nothing Phone 1 takes it by 3.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Nothing Phone 4a Pro leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Nothing Phone 1 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Nothing Phone 4a Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Nothing Phone 1 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Nothing Phone 1 costs PKR 105,000 less.
  • Nothing Phone 4a Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.

Buy the Nothing Phone 1 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Nothing Phone 4a Pro if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Nothing Phone 1 Nothing Phone 4a Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 84,999 Cheaper PKR 189,999
Design & build
Release date July 21, 2022 April, 2026
Dimensions 159.2 × 75.8 × 8.3 mm Not listed
Weight 193.5 g Better 200 g
Water resistance IP53 (dust protected, splash resistant) IP54 (dust & splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.55 inches 6.77 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (~402 PPI) Better 1080 × 2392 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+ AMOLED 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Corning Gorilla Glass (expected)
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
CPU Octa-core 1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core processor
GPU Adreno 642L Adreno series
Operating system Android 12 (upgradeable to Android 14), Nothing OS Android 16 with Nothing OS
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB/12GB 8GB /12GB
Internal storage 128/ 256 GB 128GB / 256GB
Card slot No Not listed
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide), f/1.9, OIS 50 MP (ultrawide), f/2.2, 114° LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP Main sensor 50 MP Ultra-wide sensor 50 MP Telephoto / Periscope sensor LED Flash HDR
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.5 50 MP Better
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS 4K / Full HD video support
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable 5500 mAh Li-Ion battery Better
Wired charging 33W wired 15W wireless 5W reverse wireless Fast charging supported
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Not listed
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 support
Bluetooth 5.2 5.x
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass In-display Fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Nothing Phone 1 or Nothing Phone 4a Pro?

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.

What is the price of Nothing Phone 1 and Nothing Phone 4a Pro in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Nothing Phone 1 or Nothing Phone 4a Pro?

Nothing Phone 1 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Nothing Phone 1 or Nothing Phone 4a Pro?

Nothing Phone 4a Pro leads on battery. Nothing Phone 1 carries a 4500 mAh cell and Nothing Phone 4a Pro a 5500 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Nothing Phone 1 or Nothing Phone 4a Pro?

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.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.