Hands-on: Nothing Phone (4b) is a better budget phone at an impossible price [Video]

Nothing’s latest budget phone, the **Phone (4b)**, is generating buzz for its **unexpectedly low price**—cheaper than its predecessor, the 4A—and a **larger battery**, according to coverage from GSMArena.com and CNET. The device also introduces a **Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip** and a **Glyph Bar** (a customizable LED strip), though its **US exclusion** stands out as a notable omission, per The Verge. A hands-on preview by 9to5Google calls it a **‘better budget phone at an impossible price,’** with video highlighting its design and performance.

Coverage emphasizes the **4b’s aggressive pricing strategy** as a potential disruptor in the mid-range market, though details on exact pricing remain unspecified. Tech outlets like **T3 and The Verge** are framing the launch as a **global play**, with the phone targeting regions where Nothing has previously established a presence. The **absence of a US launch** is being noted as a strategic choice, possibly due to market saturation or competitive pressures.

Watch for **official pricing announcements** and **regional availability updates**, as the phone’s exclusion from the US could signal a shift in Nothing’s expansion strategy.