Stylish and affordable: Nothing unveils Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, and Headphone (a)

Nothing continues to impress fans with its distinctive design and competitive pricing. This time, the company has introduced three new devices: the base Nothing Phone (4a), the more advanced Phone (4a) Pro, and the over-ear Headphone (a) headphones. All three products feature updated designs, solid specifications, and remain within the mid-range price segment — making them attractive options for users who want something unique without paying flagship prices.

Nothing Phone (4a): a clean mid-range device with the Glyph Bar

The base model arrives with a refreshed look. The camera module now has a pill-shaped design, while the lighting on the back panel has evolved into a straight Glyph Bar made up of 63 LEDs. Its brightness reaches 3500 nits, about 40% brighter than the previous generation.

Key specifications:

Display:78-inch OLED, 1224 × 2720 resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, up to 4500 nits brightness Processor: Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Memory: 8/12 GB RAM with up to 256 GB storage Cameras: 50 MP main camera (Sony GN9 with OIS) 50 MP telephoto (3.5× zoom) 8 MP ultrawide 32 MP front camera Battery: 5080 mAh with 50 W fast charging Other features: IP64 protection, stereo speakers, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4

The phone runs Nothing OS 4.1 based on Android 16, with the company promising three major Android updates and six years of security patches.

Pricing in Europe:

€350 (8/128 GB) €430 (12/256 GB)

Sales begin March 13, while a limited yellow edition will launch on April 6.

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: premium version with the Glyph Matrix

The Pro version features a full metal body measuring just 7.95 mm thick and IP65 water resistance. Its standout feature is the Glyph Matrix, a circular LED display made of 137 LEDs, which is 57% larger than previous versions and reaches up to 3000 nits brightness.

Key specifications:

Displays: External: 6.6-inch OLED, 165 Hz, up to 6000 nits Internal: 8.09-inch LTPO panel, 1–120 Hz, up to 6200 nits Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Memory: 12/16 GB RAM with 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB storage Cameras: 50 MP main (Sony Lytia 828 with OIS) 50 MP periscope telephoto (3× optical zoom) 50 MP ultrawide Battery: 6000 mAh with 80 W wired charging and 50 W wireless charging Other features: Moto Pen Ultra included Dolby Atmos stereo speakers USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 with DisplayPort support

Sales start March 27, with prices ranging from $500 (8/128 GB) to $600 (12/256 GB).

Nothing Headphone (a): lightweight over-ear headphones with LDAC

The new Headphone (a) models are positioned as a more affordable version of the company’s earlier Headphone (1). They weigh 310 grams and feature memory foam ear cushions for long listening sessions.

Key specifications:

Drivers: 40 mm with titanium coating Battery life: up to 135 hours without ANC Fast charging: 5 minutes of charging provides about 5 hours of playback Noise cancellation: adaptive ANC with transparency mode Audio: Hi-Res Audio Wireless, LDAC codec support, and an 8-band equalizer in the Nothing X app Microphones: three mics with AI noise reduction Controls: physical roller and buttons, plus Channel Hop for quick switching between audio sources

Price: $199

Preorders begin March 5, with sales of the black, white, and pink versions starting March 13. A limited yellow edition will be released on April 6.

Why these gadgets stand out

Nothing has built a reputation for creating devices that are not only functional but also visually distinctive. Features such as Glyph lighting, bold color options, transparent design elements, and LDAC support in the headphones make the products memorable. At the same time, their prices remain noticeably lower than comparable flagship devices from companies such as Samsung, Google, or Apple.

In brief

Nothing has introduced three new products: the Phone (4a) priced at €350–€430 (Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 120 Hz OLED display, Glyph Bar), the Phone (4a) Pro priced at $500–$600 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, foldable design, Glyph Matrix, Moto Pen Ultra included), and the Headphone (a) over-ear headphones for $199 (up to 135 hours of battery life, LDAC, adaptive ANC). All three devices combine stylish design with strong features and competitive pricing, making them one of the most interesting mid-range product lineups of 2026, especially for users tired of conventional gadget design.

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