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Nothing Phone (4a)

Glyph Bar. Triple 50MP with 3.5× zoom. Android 16 out of the box.

Glyph BarTriple 50MP + ZoomNothing OS 4.11.5K 120Hz AMOLED5,400mAh Battery
Nothing Phone (4a) — official product image
Score
8.4
Out of 10
Category
Mid-Range
Segment
Camera
50MP
Primary res.
Battery
5,400mAh
Capacity mAh
Overview

About the Nothing Phone (4a)

The Nothing Phone (4a) — launched 5 March 2026, on sale in India from 13 March at ₹31,999 — is Nothing's sharpest mid-range statement. The old multi-strip Glyph Interface is replaced by the new Glyph Bar: a row of seven squares built from 63 programmable mini-LEDs that surfaces notifications, battery progress, and Android 16 Live Updates at a glance. The 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED is the brightest Nothing has shipped at this price, protected by Gorilla Glass 7i. Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm) delivers a clear step up in CPU and GPU performance. Most importantly, the triple camera system — 50MP main + 50MP 3.5× telephoto + 8MP ultrawide — gives the Phone (4a) a genuine optical zoom story very few mid-rangers can match. Nothing OS 4.1 on Android 16, zero bloatware, and six years of security updates make it one of the best-supported phones under ₹35,000.

Processor
Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 — octa-core, 4nm
Display
6.78″ 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz adaptive (30–120Hz) · Gorilla Glass 7i
Rear Camera
50MP main + 50MP 3.5× telephoto (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide · 70× zoom
Front Camera
32MP f/2.2
Gallery

See It Up Close

6 photos · click to enlarge
White — Front
White — Front
Lifestyle Hero
Lifestyle Hero
Glyph Bar Detail
Glyph Bar Detail
Camera System
Camera System
Color Variants
Color Variants
Display Close-Up
Display Close-Up
Specifications

Every Detail

Core Specs
Primary specifications
ProcessorSnapdragon 7s Gen 4 — octa-core, 4nm
Display6.78″ 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz adaptive (30–120Hz) · Gorilla Glass 7i
Rear Camera50MP main + 50MP 3.5× telephoto (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide · 70× zoom
Front Camera32MP f/2.2
OSNothing OS 4.1 · Android 16 · 6 years security updates
Battery5,400mAh · 50W wired — no wireless charging
RAM8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR4X
Storage128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.1
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Additional Details
Build, connectivity & sensors
Dimensions161.7 × 76.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight~197 g
BuildSemi-transparent polycarbonate back · flat aluminium-look frame
Glyph Bar63 mini-LEDs · 7 zones · Live Updates · charging indicator · notification alerts
ConnectivityDual SIM · 5G · Wi-Fi 5 · Bluetooth 5.4 · NFC
Charging50W wired — no wireless charging
AudioStereo speakers · 3.5mm headphone jack
ProtectionIP64 — splash & dust resistant
ColorsBlack · White · Blue · Pink
India Price₹31,999 (8GB/128GB) · ₹34,999 (12GB/256GB)
Why Choose It

Key Highlights

01
Glyph Bar
63 mini-LEDs in 7 zones — shows notifications, battery level, and Android 16 Live Updates without unlocking.
02
Triple 50MP + Zoom
50MP main + 50MP 3.5× optical telephoto + 8MP ultrawide — a genuine zoom stack rare at this price point.
03
Nothing OS 4.1
Android 16 out of the box, zero bloatware, six years security updates — best software commitment under ₹35,000.
04
1.5K 120Hz AMOLED
Sharpest Nothing display at this price — Gorilla Glass 7i with 34% better bend resistance.
05
5,400mAh Battery
Biggest Nothing A-series battery ever — comfortably all-day, with 50W recovering 50% in ~35 minutes.
06
Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
4nm chip delivers meaningful CPU, GPU and AI gains over the Dimensity-powered previous gen Nothing A-series.
FAQ

Common Questions

What is the price of Nothing Phone (4a) in India?

Nothing Phone (4a) is priced at ₹31,999 for the 8GB/128GB model and ₹34,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant. It went on sale in India from 13 March 2026.

What is the Glyph Bar on Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Glyph Bar replaces the older multi-strip Glyph Interface. It is a horizontal bar of 7 squares made up of 63 programmable mini-LEDs that can display notifications, charging progress, and Android 16 Live Updates without unlocking the phone.

Does Nothing Phone (4a) have optical zoom?

Yes — a dedicated 50MP 3.5× optical telephoto camera with up to 70× hybrid zoom. This is a significant step up over previous Nothing A-series phones.

What Android version does Nothing Phone (4a) run?

Nothing OS 4.1 based on Android 16, out of the box. Nothing commits to 6 years of security updates.

Does Nothing Phone (4a) support wireless charging?

No — the Nothing Phone (4a) supports 50W wired charging only. Wireless charging is not available on this model.

What is the difference between Nothing Phone (3) and Phone (4a)?

Phone (3) is the flagship: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, Glyph Matrix (489 LEDs), triple 50MP with periscope, IP68, ₹79,999. Phone (4a) is the mid-range: Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, Glyph Bar (63 LEDs), 50MP + 3.5× tele + 8MP UW, IP64, ₹31,999.