The Nothing Phone (4a) is a mid-range smartphone launched on March 5, 2026. Positioned as a "Solid New Mid-Ranger," it focuses on a balance of Nothing's signature aesthetic, clean software, and notable camera upgrades, particularly for photography enthusiasts.
Key Highlights from the Video:
Design & Glyph Bar: The phone features a refined transparent design with a new Glyph Bar on the rear. This interface consists of 63 mini-LEDs across six addressable zones, which are 40% brighter than previous models and can track notifications, charging, and timers.
Display: It support 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPS Flexible AMOLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It reaches a peak brightness of 4,500 nits and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Camera System: A significant upgrade is the triple rear camera setup:
50MP Primary (Samsung GN9) with OIS.
50MP Periscope Telephoto (Samsung JN5) with 3.5x optical zoom and up to 70x digital zoom.
8MP Ultra-wide (Sony IMX355).
32MP Front Camera for selfies.
Performance: The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset. Competitors like the Motorola Edge 70 use the full 7 Gen 4, and the Realme 16 Pro+ offers superior raw performance for gaming enthusiasts.
Paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. In 2026, launching a mid-ranger with UFS 3.1 storage instead of UFS 4.0 is a notable drawback.
Battery & Charging: It houses a large 5,400mAh battery that supports 50W wired fast charging (charging from 1% to 100% in about 64 minutes). Nothing is significantly slower than its peers. For context, Realme and Redmi models in this price bracket often offer 80W to 90W charging,
Software: It runs Nothing OS 4.1 based on Android 16, with a promise of 3 years of OS updates and 6 years of security patches.
Pricing and Availability in India:
8GB + 128GB: ₹31,999
8GB + 256GB: ₹34,999
12GB + 256GB: ₹37,999
Colours: Pink, White, Black, and Blue.
Sale Date: It goes on sale starting March 13, 2026, via Flipkart and other major retailers.