The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a great buy. It has its own character, just like Nothing phones before it, and this increases its appeal for those not willing to accept the minimal upgrades Samsung and Google have made to competing devices this year. From the fun, customizable software to the versatile camera, it’s a phone made for people who spend time on social media and enjoy creativity, something which even extends to AI features like the vibe-coding inside the Playground app. For the first time, it’s a Nothing phone that can be strongly recommended to US buyers, too, due to easy availabilit
Should you buy the Google Pixel 10a or Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Google Pixel 10a’s base price of $499 makes it a fantastic buy, even though it’s smaller and has less RAM and storage than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro. It’s light, compact, attractive, and equipped with excellent software. The battery outlasts the Phone (4a) Pro’s, and there’s wireless charging for convenience. Google Pixel 10a
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SoC
Google Tensor G4
Display type
Actua display
Display dimensions
6.3-inches
Does this mean we’re recommending the Nothing Phone 4a Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A57? Yes, but with the understanding most people will be more comfortable owning and using the Galaxy A57. To better explain, the Nothing Phone 4a Pro packs in a lot of features, but it does so with a far more challenging design and software that promotes individuality. Not everyone is going to want this from their $500 phone, and the safe Galaxy A57 will be far more appealing. We can’t ignore the pull of the Samsung brand either. Nothing is the challenger here, and fewer people will be comfortable buying a phon