The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Is a Worthy Alternative to the Pixel 10a, and It’s Currently on Sale for $449.
Amazon is currently offering the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro in silver with 128GB of storage for $449, down from $499. According to price tracking data , this is the lowest price yet, making it more appealing compared to more traditional mid-range Android smartphones , especially if you’re looking for a less standard option. However, if you’re looking for a more traditional smartphone, I’d recommend the Pixel 10a . It costs $499, has a smaller 6.3-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and doesn’t have the same visual style, but it offers broader US carrier support, better camera processing from Google, and seven years of software and security updates.
One of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro’s main selling points is its 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 1260 x 2800 pixel resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, making scrolling and animations especially smooth. Nothing also claims peak brightness of up to 5,000 nits, so the screen should perform well outdoors. On the back, the updated Glyph Matrix uses micro-LEDs for visual alerts and other information, and the all-metal aluminum body gives the phone a more premium feel than the plastic cases typically found in this price range. The tradeoff is that the all-metal construction compromises repairability, and there’s no wireless charging, according to a PCMag review .
For everyday use, the (4a) Pro ‘s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor and 8GB of RAM should handle messaging, streaming, navigation, social apps, and basic multitasking without issue. I wouldn’t specifically choose it for demanding mobile gaming, but for most buyers in this price range, that’s unlikely to be an issue. As for the camera, it includes a 50MP main camera, another 50MP camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 32MP front-facing camera, so there’s enough scope for travel, family photos, and everyday photography to make this phone less of a camera-centric device. Battery life is also a strong point, with PCMag testing showing over 15 hours of use, which should be enough for a typical day. Dual SIM support with eSIM, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and IP65 dust and water resistance are also included.