Nothing Phone (4a) Series Launched Globally and in India with Transparent Design, Glyph Lighting and Powerful Hardware

Nothing has officially introduced its latest smartphones, the Nothing Phone (4a) and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, in global markets as well as in India. The new lineup continues the brand’s distinctive design philosophy with a transparent back panel and an advanced Glyph lighting system, while also bringing several upgrades in performance, display technology, and camera capabilities.

Both devices aim to deliver a premium smartphone experience with improved hardware, AI-powered features, and enhanced user customization.

Nothing Phone (4a): Key Features and Specifications

The Nothing Phone (4a) retains the brand’s recognizable transparent design, allowing users to see certain internal elements such as the battery enclosure beneath the glass panel. The device also includes the signature red recording indicator and introduces a new Glyph Bar lighting system.

This updated Glyph interface includes 63 mini-LED lights arranged across six zones, each capable of being controlled individually. These lights can serve multiple purposes such as notification alerts, charging progress indicators, timers, and visual cues for calls or messages. The lighting system can also work as a soft fill light when capturing photos or videos.

On the front, the phone features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that supports a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and delivers up to 4500 nits of HDR peak brightness. During normal use, brightness can reach around 1600 nits, ensuring good visibility outdoors. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.

Powering the device is the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor, paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The smartphone runs on Nothing OS 4.1, built on the latest Android platform.

For photography, the phone offers a triple-camera setup consisting of:

• 50MP primary camera with OIS
• 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom
• 8MP ultra-wide sensor

On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera.

The smartphone is backed by a 5080mAh battery globally, while the Indian variant features a slightly larger 5400mAh battery. With 50W fast charging, the device can reach around 60 percent charge in about 30 minutes.

Additional features include an IP64 rating, upgraded Glyph interface functions, Ultra XDR photo processing, AI Photo Eraser, in-display fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and various AI tools integrated into the system.

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: Premium Upgrades

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro builds upon the base model with a more premium construction and stronger performance. It features a full-metal aluminium frame while maintaining the signature transparent rear design.

One of the most notable upgrades is the Glyph Matrix lighting system, which uses 137 mini-LEDs capable of reaching around 3000 nits of brightness. The system supports multiple interactive functions such as battery indicators, timers, a digital clock, and customizable notification patterns.

The Pro model sports a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, 460 ppi pixel density, and up to 5000 nits HDR peak brightness. It also supports a 144Hz refresh rate and 2160Hz PWM dimming for smoother visuals and improved eye comfort.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, paired with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, offering better performance for multitasking and gaming.

The camera system includes:

• 50MP Sony primary camera with OIS
• 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom
• 8MP ultra-wide camera

For selfies, the device includes a 32MP front camera.

The phone is equipped with a large 5080mAh battery globally, while the Indian model packs a 5400mAh battery, supporting 50W fast charging.

Other features include a 5300mm² vapor chamber cooling system, IP65 water and dust resistance, 4K Ultra XDR video recording, AI photo tools, improved notification system, and enhanced gaming support including 120Hz gameplay in BGMI.

Price and Variants

The Nothing Phone (4a) is available in Pink, White, Blue, and Black color options.

Pricing is as follows:

Nothing Phone (4a)

• 8GB + 128GB – ₹31,999
• 8GB + 256GB – ₹34,999
• 12GB + 256GB – ₹37,999

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro comes in Black, Silver, and Metallic Pink.

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

• 8GB + 128GB – ₹39,999
• 8GB + 256GB – ₹42,999
• 12GB + 256GB – ₹45,999

Availability

Global pre-orders for the Nothing Phone (4a) have already started through the company’s official website and partner retailers, while open sales will begin on March 13.

In India, the smartphone will be available via Flipkart, Flipkart Minutes, Vijay Sales, Croma, and other retail outlets starting March 13.

Pre-orders for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro will start on March 13 globally, while general sales in most markets are scheduled to begin on March 27.

Ahead of the official sales in India, Nothing will organize a special first-drop event at the Nothing Store in Bengaluru on March 7, where early buyers can purchase the device before the global rollout begins. The first 100 customers will receive a special engraved edition of the phone along with complimentary accessories.