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…You jump into the driver’s seat, plug your high-quality USB-C cable into your phone, and nothing happens. Instead of your maps popping up instantly, your phone sits there silently…
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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
I reviewed the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, and Google and Samsung look dull next to itThe 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 $450 $500 Save $50 9/10 SoC Google Tensor G4 Display type Actua display Display dimensions 6.3-inches
I tested the Pixel 10a and the Nothing Phone 4a Pro, and found one is a fantastic buyNothing has trimmed some of the Phone (4a)’s specification down to achieve the Phone (4b)’s final price, but this is far from a “basic” phone. The 6.77-inch Super AMOLED screen has a 2344 x 1080 pixel resolution, 2,000 nits peak brightness, and a 120Hz fresh rate. Inside is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor and 8GB of RAM, with the option of either 128GB or 256GB of storage space. The battery is the largest capacity cell fitted to a Nothing phone yet. In the global version it’s a 5,200mAh cell, while buyers in India get a 6,000mAh cell. The charging speed is 33W and Nothing promises an 8
Nothing Phone (4b) is blue, bold, and a bit of a bargain…You jump into the driver’s seat, plug your high-quality USB-C cable into your phone, and nothing happens. Instead of your maps popping up instantly, your phone sits there silently…
…Additionally, I’ve been comparing it to phones like the Samsung Galaxy A57 and Nothing Phone 4a Pro . These tests involve playing games and running benchmark tests, and the Pixel 10a has…
…Nothing has replaced the Active Edge on even the best Android phones since then. The current method for triggering the Assistant is holding the power button. It works, but you have to…
…uses the back of a phone, like magnets and wireless charging technology. However, Bigme doesn't bother with those anyway, so there's a sense that nothing tangible has been lost here…
…However, Samsung should be worried, and you should be mindful, because Nothing and Motorola have several competing phones that I think are well worth your time investigating. The Nothing Phone 4a Pro…
…The nighttime routine is where I customize how my phone behaves while I am sleeping. Then I add power-saving to my mode and routine combination, reduce the brightness, silence my phone…
…Nothing Ear (a) $53 $79 Save $26 Wired/wireless Wireless Battery Life 42.5 hours max Noise Cancellation ANC Microphones 3 IP rating IP54 The Nothing Ear (a) offers excellent quality audio…
…Carl Pei departed OnePlus in October 2020 and went on to found Nothing, the company behind the Nothing Phone series. His exit surprised many in the tech world, as he had been…
Mark Jansen May 22, 2026, 11:52 AM EDT I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e…
…Why it actually worked for how I use my phone Less friction and nothing to manage I like tools that do their job quietly and do not keep demanding attention, and Private…