The Nothing Phone (1) was launched in early July, and it is placed in a segment that’s very competitive. There are a bunch of good phones available at its price point from the likes of OnePlus, POCO, and even Motorola, making the choice harder for consumers. That’s the reason we have been covering a lot of Nothing Phone 1 comparisons over the past few weeks. 

In this comparison, let’s take a look at how the Nothing Phone 1 compares against the POCO F4 5G. Both are value-for-money devices, but are targeted at a different set of users. Read on to find out which one excels in each department. 

Nothing Phone (1) vs POCO F4 5G

Nothing Phone (1) POCO F4 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3mm,
193 g		 163.2 x 76 x 7.7  mm,
186 g
DISPLAY 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), OLED HDR10+ 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED HDR10+
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+, octa-core 2.5 GHz Dimensity 870, octa-core 3.2 GHz
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE Android 12, Nothing OS Android 12, MIUI 13
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Dual 50 (main) + 50 (UW), f/1.9 + f/2.2
16 MP f/2.5 front camera		 Triple 64 (Main) + 8(UW) + 2 MP (Macro), f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY 4500 mAh, fast charging 33W
Wireless Charging 15W		 4500 mAh, Fast Charging 67W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES 5G, dual SIM 5G, dual SIM

 

Nothing Phone 1 vs POCO F4 5G

Design

The POCO F4 5G might not feel as fancy as the Nothing Phone (1) but it can stand on its own in its segment, all thanks to its premium design. The phone takes a more traditional approach of using frosted glass with a matte frame and curved edges, giving a comfortable grip while still enabling an expensive feel. The three color options of Moonlight Silver, Night Black, and Nebula Green also look pretty premium unlike the Nothing device which comes in just Black and White. 

However, the Nothing Phone (1) stands out in this price segment featuring a transparent back cover with a matrix of LEDs which the company calls the glyph interface. The white color model would be the obvious choice for many and comes with a clear view of the internals like wireless charging coils and customizable LED lights.

Both phones have IP53 rating, so they have dust and water resistance. 

Overall, it’ll be a matter of personal choice whether you prefer POCO F4’s traditional but premium design or the more unique design profile of the Nothing Phone (1).

 

Display

Both, the Nothing Phone (1) and the POCO F4 5G come with HDR10+ certification, FHD+ resolution, and 120Hz display with Corning gorilla glass 5. The Nothing model is slightly more compact at 6.55-inch while the POCO phone features a 6.67-inch screen. Note that the POCO model would be a bit brighter than the Nothing model owing to its 900 nits (High Brightness Mode) over the 500 nits typical brightness on the Nothing phone. 

Overall, both the displays are well-matched in this department.
 

Specs & Software

The POCO F4 5G clearly has an edge in the performance department of this comparison. The phone comes with the popular Snapdragon 870 chip with up to 12GB of RAM, which means you will have no problems gaming or running high-intensive tasks on this device.  

On the other hand, the Nothing Phone 1 comes with a less powerful, mid-range Snapdragon 778+ processor. This chip is good for mid-range tasks and medium to light gaming, but is clearly no powerhouse. But unless you are a power user, this chip should be fine, especially if you get its 12GB RAM with 256GB ROM version. 

The Nothing Phone (1) comes with a cleaner Nothing OS on top of Android 12. On the other hand, the POCO F4 5G features MIUI 13 based on the same Android 12 version. 

 

Camera

The Nothing Phone (1) has a dual camera setup, with one 50MP primary camera with OIS and one 50MP shooter for ultra-wide angle shots. Coming to the POCO F4 5G, it uses a more traditional approach of a 64MP primary shooter paired with an 8MP ultra-wide angle shooter and another 2MP macro camera. 

The POCO F4’s primary camera is enough to capture good details and colors in well-lit situations. But it won’t likely blow your mind and the Nothing Phone (1) is likely to output better images, especially when you compare the ultra-wide cameras on both devices. As mentioned above, there’s an additional Macro camera on the POCO model, and it can surprisingly capture good macro shots in well-lit situations. 

But overall, the Nothing model should be able to capture better pictures with its dual camera setup. That said, only a direct camera sample comparison between the two phones would help us get a final verdict regarding its cameras.  

 

Battery

Both phones come with 4500mAh batteries but the POCO F4 adds a faster 67W charger inside. On the other hand, the Nothing Phone (1) supports only a 33W power brick. 

Unfortunately, Nothing does not feature a charger inside its box, and you’ll have to buy it separately as an accessory. However, it does have an edge in the battery department, which comes in the way of wireless and reverse wireless charging at 15W and 5W respectively. 

 

Price

The Nothing Phone (1) starts at  ₹32,999/£399/€469. On the other hand, the POCO F4 5G is available for a slightly cheaper price tag across the globe(₹27,999/$329/€420). 

 

The POCO F4 5G would be a safe bet for a flagship killer at this price range. It comes with a powerful processor, good display, decent cameras, along with a fast charging battery. On the other hand, the Nothing Phone (1) brings a unique design profile with LED lights, a good set of cameras, and wireless charging too. 

Your choice would depend on your priorities and budget, so end of the day, it’s up to you to decide which features are more important to you.

 

Nothing Phone (1) vs POCO F4 5G: PROs and CONS

Nothing Phone (1)

PRO

  • Unique Design with Aluminum frame
  • Good Cameras
  • Wireless Charging support
  • IP53 rating

CONS

  • Slower charging speed
  • Untested Brand
  • Mid-range Processor

 

 

POCO F4 5G

PRO

  • Fast 67W charging
  • Powerful Processor
  • Good Display

 

CONS

  • Average Cameras
  • No Wireless Charging

 

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