If you thought Nothing was just about "fancy lights," think again. Their latest event just dropped the Phone (4a) and the Phone (4a) Pro, and they are making some bold moves—including a metal body and a battery that seems to last forever.
Here’s the lowdown on everything you need to know about these new devices.
1. The Nothing Phone (4a): The Budget King?
The "a" series has always been about bringing that Nothing vibe to a more affordable price point. This year, the Phone (4a) feels more mature.
The Look: It keeps the signature transparent back but adds a new "Glyph Bar". It comes in White, Black, Blue, and a very eye-catching Pink.
The Screen: A massive upgrade to a 1.5K AMOLED display with 4,500 nits of peak brightness. It’s super smooth at 120Hz.
Performance: Powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. It’s not a flagship-slayer, but it handles gaming like BGMI at 120fps with ease.
Camera: You get a 50MP main sensor and a 50MP telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom.
Price: Starts at ₹31,999 (~$299 / £349).
2. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Sophisticated Sibling
This is where things get interesting. Nothing ditched the full-plastic build for a metal unibody.
Design Shift: It’s the slimmest Nothing phone yet (7.95mm). While it’s less transparent than before, it feels incredibly premium in the hand.
The Beastly Display: 6.83-inch AMOLED, 144Hz refresh rate, and a mind-blowing 5,000 nits peak brightness.
Ultra Zoom: The camera system features a 140x "Ultra Zoom". It’s the longest zoom ever
on a Nothing phone.Glyph Matrix: Instead of the bar, the Pro gets the "Glyph Matrix" from the flagship series, allowing for more detailed notifications and even "Glyph Toys".
Price: Starts at ₹39,999 (~$499 / £499).
The Pros and Cons: Should You Buy It?
| Feature | The Pros ✅ | The Cons ❌ |
| Design | Stunning, unique, and the new Pink color is a vibe. | The Pro model is less transparent; some fans might miss the "old" look. |
| Display | Incredibly bright and sharp 1.5K panels. | No Dolby Vision support on the base model. |
| Battery | Huge 5,400mAh battery (in India) lasts over a day. | Still no wireless charging on either model. |
| Camera | Telephoto lens at this price is a huge win. | The 8MP ultrawide is weak compared to the other sensors. |
| Software | Nothing OS 4.1 is clean, fast, and bloat-free. | Only 3 years of Android updates (rivals offer more). |
One More Thing: Headphone (a)
Nothing also launched the Headphone (a), their first over-ear headphones. The standout feature? A massive 135-hour battery life. That is over 5 days of continuous music!
Final Verdict
If you want the best-looking phone for under ₹35k, the Phone (4a) is a no-brainer. But if you want that premium metal feel and better zoom, the (4a) Pro is worth the extra cash.
What do you think? Is the metal design a step forward or do you miss the transparency? Let me know in the comments!