Nothing has introduced its latest smartphones, the Phone 4a Pro and Phone 4a, emphasizing notable design and feature upgrades. These models serve as successors to the midrange Phone 3a and 3a Pro, blending innovation with affordability.
Design and Build Improvements
The Nothing Phone 4a Pro marks a significant shift from its predecessors by replacing the translucent back with a sleek metal unibody available in black, silver, or pink. This design change not only enhances durability with an IP65 water resistance rating but also improves device cooling. Notably, the phone is described as Nothing’s slimmest model to date, drawing subtle design parallels to the iPhone 17 Pro.
In contrast, the Phone 4a retains the signature translucent aesthetic with fresh color options like white, pink, black, and blue. It also gains an IP64 rating for water and dust resistance, alongside an updated “Glyph Bar” lighting feature running alongside the cameras.
Display and Battery Features
The Phone 4a Pro sports a large 6.83-inch AMOLED display boasting a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 5000 nits, supporting enhanced visibility in various lighting conditions. It pairs this with a robust 5,080mAh battery, which Nothing estimates can deliver up to 17 hours of usage.
The Phone 4a offers a slightly smaller 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. Its display is protected by Gorilla Glass 7i, promising improved scratch resistance and better durability when placed face down.
Camera Capabilities
Both models feature advanced camera setups. The Phone 4a Pro includes a 50-megapixel wide lens, a 32-megapixel selfie camera, an ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens capable of 140x zoom—double that of the Phone 4a.
The Phone 4a also includes four cameras: a 50-megapixel wide lens that captures 64% more light, a 32-megapixel selfie camera, an ultra-wide lens, and a tetraprism periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom, 7x lossless zoom, and up to 70x digital zoom.
Performance and Software
Under the hood, both phones utilize the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip. While it is not Qualcomm’s top-tier flagship, this processor supports Nothing’s AI features embedded in their software suite.
Nothing OS 4.1, based on Android 16, powers the devices and includes new functions like Essential Search for unified app information retrieval, personalized features through “Memories” in Essential Space, and Nothing Playground for creating AI-driven custom widgets. The company guarantees three years of Android OS updates and six years of security patches for these models.
Pricing and Availability
Global pre-orders for the Phone 4a have started, with pricing from €349 for the 8GB RAM model up to €429 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, varying by region. The Phone 4a Pro will be available for pre-order in the US starting March 13, priced at $499 for 8GB RAM/128GB storage and $599 for 12GB RAM/256GB storage.
While the Phone 4a Pro will be available globally, the standard Phone 4a’s availability remains region-dependent, reflecting Nothing’s strategic approach to its midrange lineup.
