Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Review

The Phone (4a) Pro is the step up from Nothing's Phone (4a), launched beside it on March 5, 2026 at $499 or 499 pounds for 8GB and 128GB, and $599 for 12GB and 256GB. It runs the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 behind a 6.83 inch AMOLED at 144Hz, rated at 5,000 nits peak though GSMArena measured about 1,557, with a 5,080mAh battery that reaches half charge in about 22 minutes on 50W, and a camera set of a 50MP main, an 8MP ultrawide and a 50MP periscope telephoto.

Most reviews liked it a lot for the money. Android Central called it the best phone at $499 for its build and screen, and Engadget said it delivers far more than its price suggests and rivals the Pixel 10a. Notebookcheck praised the battery and the periscope zoom, and TechRadar gave the design full marks. The reservations are consistent: only IP65 water resistance, three major Android upgrades, no wireless charging, video capped at 4K and 30 frames, a weaker ultrawide, and exposure that wanders between shots. GSMArena found the performance solid rather than class leading and questioned the premium over the standard Phone (4a), and Tom's Guide missed the signature Nothing look.

Battery and screen earn A grades and the cameras, software and speed are B. The short support and basic water resistance hold reliability at C, and it is a B.