Phones with Ultra XDR: 3 models

What is it?

What is Ultra XDR and what does it do?

Ultra XDR is the maker's name for its HDR photo display pipeline: alongside the normal frame, the camera records brightness information, and the phone's screen uses it to render the photo's lit regions far brighter than a standard photo could be.

The difference is felt most while viewing on the phone — sunsets, shop lights and reflections glow almost as they did at the moment of capture. Moved to a computer or opened on an unsupported screen, the photo shows its standard self; nothing is lost, the brightness difference simply cannot be displayed.

Decision table

Ultra XDR Camera Features: which one for what?

The 3 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Photo / Video Battery Life Daily Use

Leads for Gaming: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro67%

Leads for Photo / Video: Nothing Phone (4a)82%

Leads for Battery Life: Nothing Phone (4b)85%

Leads for Daily Use: Nothing Phone (4b)79%

#3#3#1#1
Nothing Phone (4b)Nothing
6.77" · Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 · 50 MP
63% 61% 85% 79%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 3 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 3 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 5200 mAh battery — top of the pool
- Current model — 3 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 3 months on the market
#1#2#3#3
Nothing Phone (4a) ProNothing
6.83" · Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 · 50 MP
67% 82% 55% 69%
Why it ranks here
- 144Hz display
- Current model — 7 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 80mm telephoto reach
- Current model — 7 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 7 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 7 months on the market
#2#1#2#2
Nothing Phone (4a)Nothing
6.78" · Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 · 50 MP
63% 82% 55% 76%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 7 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 80mm telephoto reach
- Current model — 7 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 7 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 7 months on the market