Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: A photo tour across London
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro features a triple-camera setup on the back. This includes a 50-megapixel main sensor, the Sony LYT-700C (focal length: 24 mm), which measures 1/1.56 inches and has an f/1.88 aperture. The ultra-wide-angle camera has a relatively low resolution of 8 MP (15 mm) and uses a small Sony IMX355 (1/4 inch, f/2.2). In contrast, the optical zoom is quite impressive, featuring a 50-megapixel periscope lens (Samsung JN5, 1/2.75-inch, f/2.68, 80 mm) that offers 3.5x optical magnification and can zoom up to 140x digitally. Both the main sensor and the zoom lens feature optical image stabilization (OIS).
For a mid-range smartphone, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (buy here on Amazon) thus boasts a comparatively generous set of features; only the ultra-wide-angle lens feels a bit underwhelming.
Main camera with good results
As with many higher-end mid-range phones, Nothing delivers good results with its main sensor, provided there is sufficient light and the subject isn’t moving too quickly.
Colors are captured attractively in daylight, producing atmospheric photos, though we’d prefer them to be a bit more vibrant. In the dark, however, the shots can sometimes appear a bit dull; yet if there are still sufficient light sources, decent photos can still be achieved.
The 2x in-sensor zoom allows for virtually lossless magnification and also delivers good results.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro with up to 3,200 mm
Like the main sensor, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro’s periscope zoom offers virtually lossless in-sensor zoom, supporting focal lengths of 80 and 160 mm. With pure digital zoom, it can reach up to 3,200 mm (140x).
The Nothing smartphone delivers quite good results, especially at 80 and 160 mm, but aberrations tend to creep in beyond that. The dynamic range of the small sensor isn’t outstanding either, though it’s the standout feature in its price range. Thanks to comprehensive image stabilization, the zoom remains surprisingly steady even at long focal lengths—something we wouldn’t have expected in this price range—but it’s still advisable to steady the smartphone when shooting beyond 160 mm.
Zoom level: 80 - 3,200 mm
Old sensor for the ultra-wide-angle lens
With the IMX355, Nothing is using a fairly old camera sensor that was already used in the Pixel 3 and offers only a low resolution.
While the photos taken with it are well-lit and have fairly natural color accuracy, they lack detail and appear somewhat blurry in places.
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