Nothing Phone (4a) vs Honor X9d
Why Consider Each
An overview of the main advantages of each phone
Reasons to consider the Nothing Phone (4a)
- 2.0x better Front Camera (32 MP vs 16 MP)
- 17% higher Max Clock (2.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz)
- 13% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1.1 M vs 977 K)
- Better Screen Type: Flexible AMOLED vs Amoled
- Better Processor: Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
- Processor Link: https://fsl-specs.com/mobile-processo…
- Zoom: 3.5 x
- Digital Zoom: 70 x
- Model Number: A069
- Special Features: 1-Back panel with 63 mini-LEDs (Glyph…
Reasons to consider the Honor X9d
- 2.2x better Camera (108 + 5 MP vs 50 + 50 + 8 MP)
- 63% larger Battery (8300 mAh vs 5080)
- 50% more RAM Memory (12 + 256 GB vs 8 + 256 GB)
- 33% higher Peak Brightness (6000 nits vs 4500 nits)
- 32% higher Charging Watts (66 W vs 50 W)
- 13% higher HBM Brightness (1800 nits vs 1600 nits)
- 5% lighter Weight (193 g vs 204 g)
- Better RAM Type: LPDDR5 vs LPDDR4X
- IP Rating: IP68 / IP69K
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| General Information | ||
| Product Name | Nothing Phone (4a) | Honor X9d |
| Brand | Nothing | Honor |
| Official Brand Link | Visit | Visit |
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| Price | 170000 PKR | 140000 PKR |
| Price India | ₹41000 | ₹31000 |
| Price USA | $450 | $480 |
| Variants Prices | 8 + 256 GB 12 + 256 GB | 12+256 GB |
| Display | ||
| Phone Dimensions | 164 x 77.6 x 8.6 mm | 161.9 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Screen Size | 6.78 inch | 6.79 inch |
| Screen Resolution | 1224 × 2720 Pixels | 1200 x 2640 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen Type | Flexible AMOLED | Amoled |
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 6000 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1600 nits | 1800 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 |
| Processor Link | Visit | — |
| Lithography Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Max Clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores | 8 Cores |
| Architecture | 1 × 2.7 GHz Cortex-A720 | 1 x 2.3 GHz Cortex-A720s |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 810 |
| AnTuTu Benchmark | 1.1 M | 977 K |
| Bootup Time | 21 s | - |
| Memory | ||
| RAM Memory | 8 + 256 GB | 12 + 256 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 8 + 128 GB | 8 + 256 GB |
| Rear Camera | ||
| Camera | 50 + 50 + 8 MP | 108 + 5 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 pixels | 12,000 × 9,000 pixels |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP = Samsung GN9 | 108 MP = Samsung HM6 |
| Zoom | 3.5 x | - |
| Digital Zoom | 70 x | - |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps | 4K @ 30 fps |
| Flash | LED Flash | Yes |
| Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera | 32 MP | 16 MP |
| Front Sensor | – | 16 MP = Not Confirm |
| Front Resolution | 6532 × 4899 MP | 4616 × 3462 Pixels |
| Front Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps | 1080p @ 30 fps |
| Front Flash | Screen Flash | Screen Flash |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 5080 | 8300 mAh |
| Charging Watts | 50 W | 66 W |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Silicon-Carbon |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Reverse Charging | 7.5 W | 7.5 W |
| Reverse Wireless | No | Not confirm |
| Battery Life (PC Mark) | - | Not Confirm |
| Charging Time | 1h ( 0%→100% ) | Not Confirm |
| Software | ||
| Model Number | A069 | — |
| Release Date | 5 March, 2026 | 9 October, 2025 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Series Name | Nothing a | Number Series |
| Category | Mid Range | Mid Range |
| Android OS | Android 17 ( up to 2 major OS updates ) | Android 15 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 204 g | 193 g |
| Build | Frame Plastic And Glass Back | Frame And Back ( Plastic ) |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 / IP69K |
| Special Features | 1-Back panel with 63 mini-LEDs (Glyph-style notification lighting) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Network | 4G / 4G+ / 5G | 4G / 4G+ / 5G |
| WiFi | WiFi 6 | WiFi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Security & Audio | ||
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Speaker | Dual Stereo Speaker |
| Fingerprint | Front Finger | Front Finger |
| Other Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer |
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| Verdict | ||
| Pros | ✅120Hz AMOLED 📱 | ✅ 8300mAh massive battery🔋 |
| Cons | ❌No IP68 Rating 💧 | ❌ Only 66W charging⚡ |
| Best For | 🎯Everyday Users 📲 | 🎯 Outdoor/travel users🧳 |
| Not Best For | 🚫Rugged Use 🏔️ | 🚫 Gaming enthusiasts🎮 |
| Related Media | ||
| Rival Devices | Infinix GT 50 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
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