The Nothing Phone (4b) is an affordable entry-level smartphone with a distinctive design and impressive battery life, but it falls short in display brightness (1,160 cd/m² vs. advertised 2,000 nits), camera performance in low light, and storage capacity (128GB only, no microSD). Its main weakness is pricing; a price drop would make it more competitive against its own lineup.
Google's Pixel 11 flagship starts at $899, but budget alternatives offer comparable features at lower prices. The Pixel 10a ($499) matches the Pixel 11's camera capabilities with a 7-year update guarantee, while the Nothing Phone 4a Pro ($499) delivers larger display, powerful specs, and dual 50-megapixel cameras, though it lacks wireless charging.