Nothing Phone (4a) & 4a Pro: Specs, Features & Release Date

Nothing has unveiled its latest smartphone lineup, the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro. Both devices feature a distinctive triple-camera setup on the rear, with the Pro model boasting an impressive ultra-zoom capability of up to 140x using digital zoom. The new phones as well incorporate Nothing’s signature illuminated notification system, including the “Glyph Bar” and “Glyph Matrix.”

Phone (4a) | Smartphones | Nothing | UK
https://nothing.tech/products/phone-4a

Phone (4a) Pro | Smartphones | Nothing | UK
https://nothing.tech/products/phone-4a-pro

The Phone (4a) will be available in Black, White, Pink, and Blue color options.

The rear of the phone showcases the internal components through a glass cover.

The rear camera system consists of a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel periscope camera, and an ultrawide camera (pixel count not specified). The periscope camera offers 3.5x optical zoom, extending to a maximum of 70x ultra zoom with digital zoom.

Positioned to the right of the rear cameras is the Glyph Bar, which functions as a visually striking notification system. It also features a unique timer function, displaying progress with moving lights.

The Phone (4a) Pro comes in Pink, Silver, and Black. Its exterior is constructed from aerospace-grade aluminum in a unibody design, measuring just 7.95mm thick – making it one of the thinnest unibody smartphones available. A large 5300 square millimeter vapor chamber is integrated for efficient cooling.

Like the Phone (4a), the Pro model features a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel periscope camera, and an ultrawide camera. The periscope camera provides 3.5x optical zoom, and digital zoom extends this to an industry-first 140x ultra zoom. The device also incorporates the Glyph Matrix, an LED display on the rear that uses light patterns to convey notifications.

Both the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro are IP64-rated for water and dust resistance, having been tested to withstand submersion in up to 25cm of water for up to 20 minutes. 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. These devices are positioned as slightly more accessible alternatives to flagship smartphones.

Here’s a detailed specification comparison of the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro:

In the UK, the Phone (4a) with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is priced at £349 (approximately $440 USD), while the Phone (4a) Pro with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage costs £499 (approximately $630 USD). Pricing for the US market will be announced “soon.”