Nothing Phone (4a) vs HMD Skyline
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Beebom Score
61
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.55", p-OLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | 108MP+50MP+13MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5400mAh, 50W | 4600mAh, 33W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Multimedia and Software |
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General
| Colors | Pink, White, Black, Blue | Twisted Black, Neon Pink, Blue Topaz | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 05, 2026 | September 17, 2024 | ||
| Availability | March 13, 2026 | September 17, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹31,999 | ₹35,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Type | AMOLED | p-OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10 | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.55 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1224 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2720 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 440 ppi | 402 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 1000 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Weight | 204.5 grams | 209.5 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 710 |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 108 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | EIS, Motion Photos, Night mode, OIS, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Time Lapse, TrueLens Engine 4.0, Ultra HDR | HDR | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS, Time-lapse Video, Ultra HDR | gyro-EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | HMD Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Google Gemini, Qualcomm AI Engine | AI Portrait |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Detection, Face unlock, Fixed Focus, Portrait Mode | Face unlock, Gesture Selfie, Night mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Capacity | 5400 mAh | 4600 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 50 W | 33 W |
Memory
Winner:HMD Skyline
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, e-SIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:HMD Skyline
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | AGPS, BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, E-Compass, G-Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
