Weekly poll results: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is the fan favorite, while the (4a) takes a step back

Last year, the Nothing Phone (3a) was voted as having a better value than its (3a) Pro sibling, while people that might have bought the Pro were instead pulled towards the then-upcoming Nothing Phone (3) flagship. So, when we posted last week's poll, we were sure that the (4a) would prevail over its Pro sibling. After all, the Nothing Phone (4a) closed the camera gap to the Pro.

But look at its poll results – 25% of voters prefer the Pro, while some 40% of the vote is split between people who like it to various degrees with pricing emerging as a concern. Pricing was indeed a major issue for both phones, but don't let that nearly 20% pie slice in the chart fool you – the pricier Pro model was received more favorably, so it's about value for money, not just the price.

Indeed, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro already has a solid fanbase. And there is no flagship coming this year to pull interest away from the Pro like what happened with the previous model. There were differing opinions on the style of the two (4a) models – a true love-it-or-hate-it design. Either way, the more premium build of the Pro won over some people. The performance boost over the (4a) also played a role.

That's it for now, stay tuned for our full review of the Nothing Phone (4a), which is coming soon.

Pricing and Availability

Nothing Phone (4a)

• 5G 256GB 8GB RAM: €389.00 / £379.00
• 256GB 12GB RAM: €429.00 / £399.00

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

• 5G 128GB 8GB RAM: $499.00

Key Differences Between Models

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro distinguishes itself from the standard model with several premium features:

• Metal frame construction versus plastic on the standard (4a)
• Faster chipset for improved performance
• Premium build quality that justifies the higher price point

While the (4a) has closed the camera gap to the Pro, the combination of build quality, performance, and the absence of a competing flagship this year has clearly swayed public opinion in favor of the Pro variant.

The design language remains consistent across both models – that distinctive transparent aesthetic that Nothing has become known for – but the Pro's superior materials and construction have resonated with voters who prioritize build quality and long-term durability.

As we await our full review of the Nothing Phone (4a), it's clear that the Pro model has successfully carved out its own identity and fanbase, proving that in the mid-range segment, there's still room for a premium offering that commands a higher price.