iPhone 18 Pro vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 18 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 18 Pro
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
iPhone 18 Pro wins 4 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- SpeediPhone 18 Pro9564
- Camerafrom specsNothing Phone (4a) Pro8093
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNothing Phone (4a) Pro7688
- BatteryiPhone 18 Pro8060
- Displayfrom specsTie9494
- ConnectivityiPhone 18 Pro10072
- SecurityiPhone 18 Pro10057
- ValueNot enough data
- Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery5,400 mAh vs 4,288 mAh
- Nothing Phone (4a) Pro charges faster50W vs 45W
- Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a smoother screen144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger screen6.83" vs 6.3"
- Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is lighter210 g vs 211 g
- Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 18 MP
- iPhone 18 Pro has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.4
- iPhone 18 Pro has the faster chipApple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
- iPhone 18 Pro is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP65
- iPhone 18 Pro can text for help by satelliteYes vs No
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 18 Pro wins — BeastScore 88.5/100
The iPhone 18 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its newer Bluetooth (6 vs 5.4) and faster chip (Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 7 Gen 4). The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,400 mAh vs 4,288 mAh).
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Larger battery: 5,400 mAh vs 4,288 mAh · Smoother display: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 18 Pro or Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The iPhone 18 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its newer Bluetooth (6 vs 5.4) and faster chip (Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 7 Gen 4). The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,400 mAh vs 4,288 mAh). BeastScore: iPhone 18 Pro 88.5/100, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 89.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 18 Pro and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4288 mAh battery. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a 6.83-inch display and 5400 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 18 Pro and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro compare for speed?
iPhone 18 Pro scores 95/100 for performance; Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 64/100.
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