The Nothing Phone 4 family is best understood as a three-model range built around Nothing’s transparent design language, Glyph Interface, Nothing OS and Essential AI tools. Because Nothing’s official pages present the devices as Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro and Phone (4b), we thought of using “Nothing Phone 4 family” as a practical grouping rather than a separate official series name.

Across the range, the focus is on distinctive industrial design, strong camera hardware for the class, clean software and useful AI features that sit inside Nothing OS.

Variants in the Nothing Phone 4 Family

Nothing Phone (4a): The core model, designed around an advanced 3-camera system, up to 70x ultra zoom, Glyph Interface, Nothing OS and Essential AI tools.

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The higher-end 4a model, with a more premium build direction, a Pro 3-camera system with Sony sensor and the headline claim of up to 140x ultra zoom.

Nothing Phone (4b): A performance- and battery-focused model with a UV-coated unibody, IP64 dust and water resistance, a 5,200 mAh battery, Snapdragon performance improvements and gaming-oriented features.

Design and Build

Nothing’s design identity remains central to the Phone 4 family. Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro continue the brand’s transparent-inspired look and Glyph Interface, while Phone (4b) introduces a UV-treated unibody inspired by Phone (4a) Pro. Nothing says Phone (4b) uses transparent design around the camera bump to reveal hints of the mechanics beneath, with clear thermoplastic polyurethane allowing the colour below to remain visible. Phone (4b) is also described as more bend resistant than previous models and rated IP64 for dust and water resistance for up to 20 minutes.

Key Features Across the Family

• Glyph Interface: Nothing’s signature lighting system remains part of the experience, supporting visual alerts and interaction patterns without relying only on the screen.
• Nothing OS with Essential AI tools: The family is promoted with Essential AI tools and Essential Space features that help capture, organise and analyse information.
• Advanced camera systems: Phone (4a) offers an advanced 3-camera system with up to 70x ultra zoom, while Phone (4a) Pro moves to a Pro 3-camera system with Sony sensor and up to 140x ultra zoom.
• Performance focus: Phone (4b) is positioned around an 8-core Snapdragon CPU, faster graphics, faster AI processing and a large cooling system for gaming and multitasking.
• Battery endurance: Phone (4b) is described by Nothing as its longest-lasting phone yet, with a 5,200 mAh battery and quoted usage figures for calls, music and video streaming.
• Transparent design language: The range keeps Nothing’s clear, mechanical and design-led personality, with Phone (4b) adding a stronger unibody approach.

Comparison Table: Phone (4a) vs Phone (4a) Pro vs Phone (4b)

Category	Phone (4b) — White 8+128GB	Phone (4a) — Blue 12+256GB	Phone (4a) Pro — Black 12+256GB
Launch / availability	Announced July 2026; published listings indicate announcement on 7 July 2026 and expected/released availability around 17 July 2026.	Announced and released 5 March 2026;	Released 5 March 2026;
Operating system	Android 16 with Nothing OS 4.1; up to 3 major Android upgrades listed.
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 4 nm chipset with octa-core CPU: 1× Cortex-A720s at 2.3 GHz, 3× Cortex-A720s at 2.2 GHz, and 4× Cortex-A520s at 1.8 GHz.	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 4 nm chipset with octa-core CPU: 1× Cortex-A720 at 2.7 GHz, 3× Cortex-A720 at 2.4 GHz, and 4× Cortex-A520 at 1.8 GHz.	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 4 nm chipset with octa-core CPU: 1× Cortex-A720 at 2.8 GHz, 4× Cortex-A720 at 2.4 GHz, and 3× Cortex-A520 at 1.8 GHz.
Graphics	Adreno 810 integrated GPU.	Adreno 810 integrated GPU.	Adreno 722 integrated GPU.
RAM and Storage	8GB+128GB 8GB+256GB (India only) UFS 2.2 internal storage; no microSD card slot listed.	8GB+128GB 8GB+256GB 12GB+256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage; no microSD card slot listed.	8GB+128GB 8GB+256GB 12GB+256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage; no microSD card slot listed.
Display	6.77-inch AMOLED display with 1080 × 2344 resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, approximately 381 ppi, and around 87.4% screen-to-body ratio.	6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1224 × 2720 resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, approximately 440 ppi, and around 87.2% screen-to-body ratio.	6.83-inch AMOLED display with 1260 × 2800 resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, approximately 440 ppi, and around 93.9% screen-to-body ratio.
Display performance	120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz PWM dimming, 600 nits typical brightness, 1200 nits high-brightness mode, and 2000 nits peak brightness.	120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, HDR10+, 800 nits typical brightness, 1600 nits high-brightness mode, and 4500 nits peak brightness.	144Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, HDR10+, 800 nits typical brightness, 1600 nits high-brightness mode, and 5000 nits peak brightness.
Display protection	Dragontail Pro Glass.	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5 listed.
Rear camera	Dual camera system: 50 MP wide camera, f/1.8, PDAF and OIS; 8 MP ultrawide camera, f/2.2, 15 mm, 120° field of view.	Triple camera system: 50 MP wide camera, f/1.9, PDAF and OIS; 50 MP periscope telephoto camera, f/2.9, 80 mm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5× optical zoom; 8 MP ultrawide camera, f/2.2, 15 mm, 120° field of view.	Triple camera system: 50 MP wide camera, f/1.9, 24 mm, dual pixel PDAF and OIS; 50 MP periscope telephoto camera, f/2.9, 80 mm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5× optical zoom; 8 MP ultrawide camera, f/2.2, 15 mm, 120° field of view.
Rear video	Up to 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120 fps with gyro-EIS. Features include LED flash, panorama, and Ultra XDR.	Up to 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120 fps with gyro-EIS, OIS, and Dolby Vision HDR. Features include LED flash, panorama, and Ultra XDR.	Up to 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120 fps with gyro-EIS, OIS, Dolby Vision HDR, and Ultra XDR. Features include LED flash and panorama.
Front camera	16 MP selfie camera, f/2.4 wide, with 1080p video recording at 30 fps.	32 MP selfie camera, f/2.2 wide, with 1080p video recording at 30 fps.	32 MP selfie camera, f/2.2, 22 mm wide, with 1080p video recording at 30 fps.
Battery	5200 mAh international battery. Nothing’s product copy describes this as the brand’s longest-lasting phone yet; India-specific listings cite a larger 6000 mAh version.	5080 mAh international battery; India-specific listings cite a larger 5400 mAh version.	5080 mAh international battery; India-specific listings cite a larger 5400 mAh version.
Charging	33W wired charging with PPS, UFCS, and USB Power Delivery; 7.5W reverse wired charging also listed.	50W wired charging, listed as 50% in 22 minutes and 100% in 64 minutes; 7.5W reverse wired charging also listed.	50W wired charging, listed as 50% in 22 minutes and 100% in 64 minutes; 7.5W reverse wired charging also listed.
Build	Glass front, plastic frame, and plastic back with unibody design, soft-touch UV-treated coating, and transparent design details around the camera area.	Glass front with Gorilla Glass 7i, plastic frame, and glass back; notification LED/Glyph lighting on the back.	Glass front with Gorilla Glass 7i, aluminium frame, aluminium back, aircraft-grade aluminium unibody, and 137 individually addressable mini‑LEDs/Glyph lighting on the back.
Dimensions	164.4 × 78.2 × 8.6 mm, approximately 6.47 × 3.08 × 0.34 inches.	164 × 77.6 × 8.6 mm, approximately 6.46 × 3.06 × 0.34 inches.	163.7 × 76.6 × 8.0 mm, approximately 6.44 × 3.02 × 0.31 inches.
Weight	210 g, approximately 7.41 oz.	204.5 g, approximately 7.23 oz.	210 g, approximately 7.41 oz.
Durability	IP64 dust and water resistance; dust tight and resistant to water splashes, with manufacturer-rated water resistance up to 25 cm for 20 minutes noted in listings.	IP64 dust and water resistance; dust tight and resistant to water splashes, with manufacturer-rated water resistance up to 25 cm for 20 minutes listed.	IP65 dust and water resistance; dust tight and resistant to low-pressure water jets, with manufacturer-rated water resistance up to 25 cm for 20 minutes listed.
SIM	Dual Nano-SIM with dual physical SIM support listed.	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM dual SIM support listed.	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM support listed, with a maximum of two active at a time; dual Nano-SIM variant also listed.
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; 5G band availability may vary by market or region.
Wi‑Fi	Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, with Wi‑Fi Direct.
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6.0 with A2DP and LE support listed.	Bluetooth 5.4 with A2DP and LE support listed.	Bluetooth 5.4 with A2DP and LE support listed.
Positioning	GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BDS, and QZSS multi-constellation satellite positioning.
NFC	Yes; availability may depend on market or region.
USB	USB Type‑C 2.0 with USB On‑The‑Go support listed.
Audio	Stereo speakers; no 3.5 mm headphone jack listed.
Sensors	Optical under-display fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass.
Colours	White, Black, and Blue.	Pink, White, Black, and Blue.	Black, Silver, and Pink.

Note: Specifications can vary by market and configuration. Local availability, supported bands, NFC behaviour, charger inclusion, pricing, and warranty terms should be confirmed on the official Nothing product page before publication or purchase.

Key Differences Between Variants

Phone (4b) uses the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage in the listed configuration, making it the more entry-level performance option. Phone (4a) moves up to the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and is shown with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, while Phone (4a) Pro uses the higher Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 with the same 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. In practical terms, Phone (4a) Pro should be positioned as the strongest performer, Phone (4a) as the balanced mid-tier option, and Phone (4b) as the battery-focused value model.

Display quality is another major separator. Phone (4b) has a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 2000 nits peak brightness, while Phone (4a) increases resolution, pixel density, HDR10+ support and peak brightness to 4500 nits. Phone (4a) Pro goes further with the largest 6.83-inch AMOLED panel, 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 5000 nits peak brightness and the highest listed screen-to-body ratio. This makes Phone (4a) Pro the strongest choice for users who prioritise display smoothness, brightness and a more immersive front design.

The camera difference is especially clear. Phone (4b) uses a dual-camera system with a 50 MP main camera and 8 MP ultrawide camera, while Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro both add a 50 MP periscope telephoto camera with 3.5× optical zoom. Phone (4a) Pro has the most advanced listed main camera setup, with dual pixel PDAF, OIS and the same telephoto and ultrawide arrangement as Phone (4a). For selfies, Phone (4b) uses a 16 MP front camera, while Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro both step up to 32 MP front cameras.

Battery and charging split the family in a different direction. Phone (4b) has the largest listed international battery at 5200 mAh, but the slowest wired charging at 33W. Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro use 5080 mAh international batteries but support faster 50W wired charging, listed as reaching 50% in 22 minutes and 100% in 64 minutes. All three list 7.5W reverse wired charging, so Phone (4b) is the endurance-first choice, while Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro are better for faster top-ups.

Build, durability and connectivity also differ. Phone (4b) uses a plastic-frame, plastic-back unibody with a soft-touch UV-treated finish and IP64 protection. Phone (4a) uses a glass back, plastic frame and Gorilla Glass 7i display protection, while Phone (4a) Pro moves to a more premium aluminium frame and aluminium back with aircraft-grade aluminium unibody construction, 137 individually addressable mini-LEDs and IP65 protection. Phone (4a) Pro is also the only model in the table that lists eSIM support alongside Nano-SIM options.

Colour availability is Phone (4b) in White, Black and Blue; Phone (4a) in Pink, White, Black and Blue; and Phone (4a) Pro in Black, Silver and Pink. That means Phone (4a) offers the widest colour range in the current comparison, while Phone (4a) Pro focuses on a smaller premium set and Phone (4b) keeps to three core finishes.

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