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Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22

WINNER
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
63.7Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy S22
46.4Inno Score
45.1Performance41.4
85.2Display49.4
57.6Camera46.9
71.5Battery34.1
73.3Features78.7
12 spec wins — Nothing Phone (4a) Pro6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro wins this phone face-off, 63.7 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+37) and display (+36). Samsung Galaxy S22 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 45 vs 41
  • Stronger display score: 85 vs 49
  • Stronger camera score: 58 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 34
  • 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $799

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22

  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
  • 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
  • 20% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,600 vs 1,334
  • 20% lower weight: 168 g vs 210 g

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecNothing Phone (4a) ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Screen size6.83 ″+12%6.1 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1260x28002340x1080
Pixel density450 ppi+6%425 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness5,000 nits+285%1,300 nits
Screen-to-body93.9 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecNothing Phone (4a) ProSamsung Galaxy S22
ChipsetSnapdragon 7 Gen 4Samsung Exynos 2200
AnTuTu1,469,717+34%1,100,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,334Top 50%1,600+20%Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,170Top 46%4,150Top 46%
Wild Life Extreme stability99 %Top 37%—
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128GB/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecNothing Phone (4a) ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto50 MP+400%10 MP
Optical zoom3.5 x+17%3 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera32 MP+220%10 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecNothing Phone (4a) ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Capacity5,080 mAh+37%3,700 mAh
Wired charging50 W+100%25 W
Wireless charging0 W15 W
Active use endurance15.3 h—

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecNothing Phone (4a) ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Weight210 g168 g+20%
Thickness7.9 mm7.6 mm+4%
IP ratingIP65IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecNothing Phone (4a) ProSamsung Galaxy S22
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecNothing Phone (4a) ProSamsung Galaxy S22
OS at launchAndroid 16 (Nothing OS 4.1)Android 12 (One UI 4.1)
OS update pledge3 years4 years+33%

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecNothing Phone (4a) ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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