Pure Innovation. Bold Expression.
Step into the future of mobile design with the Nothing Phone (4a). Rewriting the mid-range playbook, the Phone (4a) pushes Nothing’s iconic transparent aesthetic forward with an all-new Glyph Bar layout embedded with 63 individual mini-LEDs. Express your style with a stunning array of colorways, from the vibrant, head-turning Pink and striking deep Blue, to the ultra-clean White and classic Black.
Tailor the device to your performance goals with two versatile configurations: the agile 128GB Internal Storage or the elite multitasking powerhouse featuring 256GB Internal Storage paired with a massive 12GB of RAM.
Key Features & Next-Gen Upgrades
- Redesigned Glyph Bar Interface: Featuring 63 individual mini-LEDs split across 6 addressable zones. Includes a functional, custom film-camera red recording light that toggles on during active 4K recording sessions.
- 50MP OIS Periscope Telephoto Lens: Capture incredible detail from extreme distances. Phone (4a) is a segment leader with a 3.5x optical lossless tetraprism periscope lens, expanding up to a massive 70x Ultra Zoom.
- 6.78” Flexible AMOLED 120Hz Screen: Enjoy an immersive visual pipeline running a crisp 1.5K resolution, true 10-bit color depth, and an outdoor-shattering 4500 nits peak brightness protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Chipset: Built on a power-sipping 4nm architecture process, this octa-core engine runs on-device TrueLens Engine 4 photography algorithms and handles intensive mobile tasks smoothly.
- 5080 mAh Extended Battery Life: Power through up to two full days of general usage. Replenish up to 50% battery capacity in just 22 minutes via upgraded 50W Wired Fast Charging.
- Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16): Experience the cleanest, dot-matrix customized user interface on the market. Features integrated Google Gemini and secure, local AI translation spaces.
See Phone (4a) in Action
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm) Octa-Core up to 2.7 GHz |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Options |
| Storage Capacity | 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 High-Speed Flash Memory |
| Display | 6.78-inch Flexible AMOLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1.5K Resolution (1224 x 2720), 4500 nits Peak, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Rear Triple Camera Setup | 50 MP Main (Sony LYT-710, f/1.9, OIS) + 50 MP Periscope Telephoto (3.5x Optical Zoom, 70x Ultra Zoom, OIS) + 8 MP Ultra-Wide (120° FOV) |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (f/2.2) Wide Angle Lens with Ultra XDR support |
| Battery & Power | 5080 mAh Battery with 50W Wired Fast Charging (PD 3.0 / PPS support) |
| Software Architecture | Nothing OS 4.1 powered by Android 16 (3 Years Major Upgrades / 6 Years Security patches) |
| Chassis & Protection | Glass back panel (Panda Glass), IP64 Dust and Water-Splash Resistance rating |
| Network Connectivity | 5G Dual Nano-SIM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, Multi-directional NFC, USB-C 2.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What makes the camera setup unique on the Nothing Phone (4a)?
A: The Phone (4a) features an advanced triple-lens array incorporating a flagship 50MP periscope zoom lens. This provides a true 3.5x optical zoom and extends to an impressive 70x Ultra Zoom for crisp distant photography.
Q: What is the new Glyph Bar feature?
A: The Glyph Bar redesign features 63 mini-LED zones on the phone's transparent back. It functions as a progress tracker, custom ringtone notification light, and incorporates an asymmetric red recording light to signal when video capture is live.
Q: Does the phone ship with standard Android or a custom design?
A: It launches out of the box with Nothing OS 4.1, layered over Android 16. It offers a fast, clean environment completely free of bloatware, customizable with distinct dot-matrix widgets and theme accents.