Nothing presented the new Phone series (4a): mid-range smartphones that combine an innovative semi-transparent design, new colors, advanced cameras and interesting performance thanks to Qualcomm Snapdragon processors.
Below are features, news and prices of the new Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro.
A distinctive design
The latest generation of Nothing’s smartphones boasts an updated version of the iconic semi-transparent design that has always distinguished the English company’s mobile phones.
Phone (4a) Pro sets a new design standard with a metal unibody
and a thickness of only 7.95 mm, the thinnest ever made by Nothing. The metallic finish promises a premium tactile experience, improved cooling thanks to a 5,300 mm² vapor chamber and resistance to dust and liquids, with Ip65 certification.
The upper area integrates a transparent “window” with the cameras and the second Glyph Matrix display. Let’s not forget the silver and black colors, to which is added the new metallic pink variant.
Phone (4a) stands out for its semi-transparent glass back which allows a glimpse of some internal components. Here we also find the new Glyph Bar: innovative LED user interface, made up of 7 square elements. Let’s not forget the IP64 protection from dust and liquids and the new colours: transparent blue and soft pink in addition to the traditional white and black.
Complete photographic section
Both smartphones boast a complete photographic sector with a 50 Mp main camera, a powerful zoom and a wide angle. In particular, the Phone (4a) Pro stands out, equipped with a Sony main sensor and a periscope telephoto lens with digital zoom up to 140x. Phone (4a) instead uses a zoom of up to 70x. Let’s not forget the powerful 32 Mp selfie camera.
Glyph Interface
Nothing’s Glyph interface is much more than a light system; is a functional and playful visual language designed to reduce distractions and avoid having to rotate your phone.
Phone (4a) introduces a Glyph Bar with 63 mini-LEDs in 7 square light areas. Phone (4a) Pro raises the bar with the Glyph Matrix, a second screen on the rear made up of 137
mini-Led derived directly from the top of the range Phone (3). Display with various functions: battery, timer, digital clock, mirror function and more. Glyph Interface which allows, on both smartphones, to set personalized light patterns for calls and notifications.
Nothing OS
The new Phones (4a) use the Nothing Os 4.1 operating system, based on Android 16, designed to be essential, intuitive and truly useful. It offers a cleaner interface with redesigned icons, a revamped lock screen, and a deeper dark mode. Multitasking is easier and there is no shortage of useful widgets of various kinds.
Nothing will guarantee 3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches.
Display
Both smartphones boast advanced and fast displays. Phone (4a) Pro uses a 6.83-inch Amoled, with 1.5K resolution, 144 Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 5,000 nits. Nothing Phone (4a) adopts a 6.78-inch Amoled display with 1.5K (1,224×2,720) resolution, 120 Hz frequency and peak brightness of 4,500 nits.
Both screens are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, which is resistant to scratches and a 1 meter drop, allowing users to place the phone screen face down without worry and fully enjoy the semi-transparent design and Glyph Interface.
Processors
Phone (4a) Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, which offers a 27% faster CPU, 30% improved graphics and 65% improved AI capabilities compared to the previous model. Powered by the latest Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, Phone (4a) offers 7% faster CPU and graphics and 10% improved power efficiency compared to its predecessor.
Drums
The Nothing Phone (4th) series is powered by a 5,080 mAh battery. 50W fast charging brings the battery to 60% in just 30 minutes. The advanced battery health management system guarantees over 90% capacity after 1,200 charging cycles, equivalent to more than three years of daily charging.
Technical characteristics
Below are the complete technical specifications of the new Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro.
Nothing Phone (4th)
- Display: 6.78″ Ltps Amoled, 1,224 × 2,720 pixels, 440 ppi, adaptive refresh rate from 30 to 120 Hz, brightness up to 4,500 nits peak, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 4 nm, 8 cores, up to 2.7 GHz
- Ram: 8 / 12 GB LpDdr4X
- Memory: 128 / 256 GB Ufs 3.1
- Rear cameras: main 50 Mp Samsung Gn9, f/1.88, Ois, 1/1.57″ sensor + 50 Mp periscopic telephoto lens Samsung Jn5, f/2.88, Ois, 3.5x optical zoom, 7x lossless zoom, digital zoom up to 70x + 8 Mp ultra-wide angle Sony Imx355, f/2.2, 120° field of view
- Front camera: 32 Mp Samsung Kd1, f/2.2
- Battery: 5,080 mAh, charging up to 50 W, 0-100% in about 64 minutes
- Audio: dual stereo speakers, 2 HD microphones
- Operating system: Nothing Os 4.1 based on Android 16
- Water and dust resistance: IP64
- Connectivity: Dual nano-Sim 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC
- Dimensions: 163.95 x 77.57 x 8.55 mm
- Weight: 204.5g
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Display: 6.83″ Ltps Amoled, resolution 1,260 × 2,800 (440 Ppi), adaptive refresh rate 30-144 Hz, brightness up to 5,000 nits peak, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm, Kryo CPU up to 2.8 GHz)
- Ram: 8 / 12 GB LpDdr5X
- Memory: 128 / 256 GB Ufs 3.1
- Rear cameras: 50 Mp main Sony Lyt-700C, 1/1.56”, f/1.88, Ois + EIis, Pdaf + 50 Mp periscopic telephoto lens Samsung Jn5 f/2.88, Ois + Eis, 3.5x optical zoom, up to 140x + 8 MP ultra-wide Sony Imx 355 120° FoV
- Front camera: 32 Mp Samsung Kd1 (f/2.2)
- Battery: 5,080 mAh, 50W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse
- Operating system: Nothing Os 4.1 based on Android 16
- Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS, Dual nano-Sim, eSim
- Audio: dual stereo speakers, 2 HD microphones
- Dimensions: 163.66 x 76.62 x 7.95 mm
- Weight: 210g
Prices, versions and availability
Phone (4a) is available in black, white, blue and pink:
● 8 + 128 GB for €369
● 8 + 256 GB for €409
● 12 + 256 GB for €449
Phone (4a) Pro will be available in black, silver and pink:
● 8 + 128 GB for €499
● 12 + 256 GB for €569
Phone (4a) is available for pre-order now with sales opening March 13, 2026. Phone (4a) Pro pre-orders will begin March 13, 2026, with sales opening March 27, 2026.
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