Nothing has unveiled its latest smartphone lineup, the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro, both featuring advanced camera systems including periscope zoom capabilities typically found in flagship devices. The modern phones continue Nothing’s signature transparent design aesthetic and introduce brighter Glyph lighting features. The Phone (4a) Pro boasts a groundbreaking 140x ultra zoom, a first for the smartphone market, according to the company.
The Phone (4a) series aims to bring premium features to a more accessible price point. Both models are equipped with triple-camera setups, and the unique Glyph interface – Nothing’s signature light-up notification system – has been refined. The Phone (4a) Pro, in particular, stands out with its focus on photographic capabilities and a streamlined design.
Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro: Key Specifications
The Phone (4a) will be available in Black, White, Pink, and Blue color options, whereas the Phone (4a) Pro comes in Pink, Silver, and Black. The Phone (4a) Pro features a unibody construction made from aircraft-grade aluminum, measuring just 7.95mm thick, making it one of the thinnest smartphones with a unibody design. It also includes a 5300 square millimeter vapor chamber for improved cooling. Both phones have an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance, verified through testing involving submersion in up to 25cm of water for 20 minutes.
Both the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro are powered by 5080mAh batteries and support 50W fast charging. They run on Android 16 with Nothing OS 4.1, and Nothing promises three years of Android updates and six years of security updates. The Phone (4a) is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 4 processor, while the Phone (4a) Pro utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the specifications:
| Model | Phone (4a) | Phone (4a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Camera | 50MP Main, 50MP Periscope, Ultra-Wide, 32MP Front | 50MP Main, 50MP Periscope, Ultra-Wide, 32MP Front |
| Display | 6.78″ Flexible AMOLED, 1224×2720, 120Hz (variable), Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.83″ Flexible AMOLED, 1260×2800, 144Hz (variable), Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| RAM & Storage | 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB | 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5080mAh | 5080mAh |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| OS | Android 16 with Nothing OS 4.1 | Android 16 with Nothing OS 4.1 |
| Dimensions | 163.9mm x 77.5mm x 8.5mm | 163.6mm x 76.6mm x 7.9mm |
| Weight | 205g | 210g |
Advanced Camera Capabilities and Glyph Interface
The Phone (4a) Pro’s camera system is a key differentiator. It features a 50MP main camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom, and an ultra-wide lens. The digital zoom extends to an impressive 140x, a feature Nothing claims is a world first. The Phone (4a) also includes a 50MP periscope camera, offering up to 70x ultra zoom. Both models incorporate the Glyph Bar, which can be customized for notifications and functions like displaying a timer’s progress. The Phone (4a) Pro takes this further with a Glyph Matrix, an LED display on the rear that provides dynamic visual notifications.
Pricing and Availability
In the UK, the Phone (4a) with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is priced at £349 (approximately $440 USD). The Phone (4a) Pro with the same configuration costs £499 (approximately $630 USD). Pricing and availability for other regions, including Japan, are “coming soon,” according to Nothing.
The launch of the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro signals Nothing’s continued commitment to offering unique and feature-rich smartphones at competitive prices. The focus on periscope zoom technology in the mid-range segment is a notable development, and the enhanced Glyph interface adds to the brand’s distinctive identity. The industry will be watching to see how these features translate to real-world performance and consumer adoption.
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