Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Exact average 78.8 · 8 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 79
Image: Nothing9 professional reviewers tested the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: performance and battery life. Most common complaint: software and app.
Reviewed by Android Central, TechRadar, ZDNET and 6 more
The catch: It costs much more than the Phone (4a) for small gains.
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What 9 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90Android Central
Judged the best phone at $499, with top build, display, battery and software support.
Read Android Central review - 90TechRadar
The reviewer found the phone a delight to use, with handsome design, strong mid-range performance and a playful Glyph Matrix.
Read TechRadar review - 80ZDNET
The most premium-feeling Nothing phone, with bold design, smooth software and good battery.
Read ZDNET review - 80Trusted Reviews
One of the most distinctive phones around and a joy to use if you are not a power user.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 80Tech Advisor
A stylish, well-balanced phone with a fine display and flexible cameras, but the cheaper Phone (4a) and rivals offer better value, longer updates and extra features.
Read Tech Advisor review - 80Pocket Tactics
A polished, distinctive mid-ranger with a bright 144Hz display, clean software and strong battery, an easy recommendation despite a modest chipset and so-so extreme zoom.
Read Pocket Tactics review - 70WIRED
A solid, enjoyable phone with a rare telephoto camera, but only a close second to the Pixel 10a at this price because of weaker updates, low-light cameras and no wireless charging.
Read WIRED review - 60Expert Reviews
A well-built phone with a standout telephoto camera, but it is too close to the much cheaper Phone (4a) to justify an extra 150 pounds.
Read Expert Reviews review - 79est.Marques Brownlee
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a well-designed, mid-range device that offers a premium feel and unique features like the Glyph interface, though it lacks high-end performance and wireless charging.
Read Marques Brownlee review
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Common questions
Is the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro worth it?
Critics are divided: 6 of 9 recommend it. It costs much more than the Phone (4a) for small gains.
Do critics agree about the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
Critics split: scores range from 60 (Expert Reviews) to 90 (Android Central), a spread of 30 points across 9 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What do critics dislike about the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
Software and app (3 of 9 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.