Side-by-side technical data
Nothing Phone (4a) vs Huawei nova 15
Comparison between Nothing Phone (4a) and Huawei nova 15: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nothing and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 15, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Phone (4a) | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing Phone (4a), if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 440 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,224 px
- against 1,084 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,720 px
- against 2,412 px
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 2,500 Hz
- against 300 Hz
Huawei nova 15, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,080 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone (4a) | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Huawei Kirin 8020 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Maleoon 920 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.7 GHz Best value | 2.29 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,183,775 | 742,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,570 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.7 GHz Cortex-A720, 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | 1x2.29 GHz + 3x2.05 GHz + 4x1.3 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,128 | — |
Design
| Specification | Phone (4a) | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Pink, White, Black, Blue | Black, White, Purple, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 204.5 g | 196 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88 % | 88.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Metal Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP65 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 0.25 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 100 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Phone (4a) | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,080 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 50 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 63 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 | — |
Display
| Specification | Phone (4a) | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px Best value | 1,084 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,720 px Best value | 2,412 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 440 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 2,500 Hz Best value | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, HDR10+, Ultra HDR, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone (4a) | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone (4a) | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Phone (4a) | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 16 | 6 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone (4a) | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Phone (4a) | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | Phone (4a) | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 349 € | — |
| Model numbers | A069 | PSN-AL00 |
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