Nothing Phone (4a) series launching today: how to watch livestream, expected specifications, price, and more
The Nothing Phone (4a) series is all set to launch globally and in India today, i.e. March 5th, and we already have a fair idea of what to expect, courtesy of official teasers, early information, benchmark listings, leaks, and rumours. The line-up will comprise two models: the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, which will succeed last year’s Nothing Phone (3a) (review) series. While the previous-generation models started as low as Rs 25,000, the pricing of the Nothing Phone (4a) series is expected to be higher. Earlier this year, Nothing CEO Carl Pei, in a post on X, warned of a 30 to 40 per cent increase in prices for new smartphone models due to what is being described as an “AI tax”.
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Nothing Phone (4a) series: how to watch the livestream
Nothing has scheduled for the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro launch on March 5th. The handsets will be unveiled at a global event in the company’s home market, London, at 10:30 AM GMT, which is 4 PM in India. The launch event will be live-streamed on the company’s YouTube and social media channels, allowing its fans around the globe to watch online.
Nothing Phone (4a) series expected price in India
There is no official word yet on the pricing of the Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro. However, industry speculation points to a price range of Rs 30,000 to Rs 35,000 for the upcoming series. If accurate, that would mark at least a 20 per cent increase over its predecessor. The anticipated hike is due to ongoing component shortages, driven in part by rising demand from AI-focused companies. This surge has made key components harder to source and significantly more expensive.
The projected Rs 30,000–Rs 35,000 bracket is likely to apply to the standard Phone (4a) in India. The Phone (4a) Pro, meanwhile, could command a considerably higher price. According to a recent report, the handset may be priced at Euro 499 (roughly Rs 53,000) in France, Spain, and Germany for the base 8GB + 128GB variant, while the 12GB + 256GB model could cost Euro 569 (around Rs 61,000).
In India, the price is expected to be much more competitive, considering the regular Phone (4a) is expected to be priced in Europe starting at Euro 409 (~Rs 44,000). The phone is also rumoured to come in two RAM and storage variants, but unlike the Phone (4a) Pro, both 8GB and 12GB RAM options will allegedly come with 256GB storage.
These are mere speculations, so take the news with a grain of salt. However, the Nothing Phone (4a) series is confirmed to be sold exclusively via the e-commerce platform Flipkart and Nothing’s official store in Bengaluru. Nothing has teased the Phone (4a) in four colour options: white, black, blue, and pink.
Nothing Phone (4a) series design: what we know so far
The Nothing Phone (4a) will be different in design from the Phone (3a), but not entirely. The transparent back panel is carried forward to offer a look at the industrial design underneath. Moreover, the triple-rear-camera platform on the upcoming smartphone appears familiar. However, the aesthetically designed, component-like design has been refreshed to add a sense of freshness, and Glyph LED arcs have paved the way for the vertical Glyph Bar, positioned just beside the camera module on the top portion. The bar comprises six white LED squares and a red LED square, each comprising nine mini LEDs.
Nothing has showcased as many features as the new Glyph Bar in one of the promo videos. The Red LED square lights up when the phone is recording a video, while the other dances with the beats of notifications, timer, progress, shutter button, and more. There are different effects applied to notifications for the Glyph Bar, marketed as Dolphine, where LEDs light up one by one quickly and Wings, where the LEDs light up for a pulsing pattern.
The Nothing Phone (4a) carries forward the flat-edge design with curved corners from its predecessor. That said, teasers confirm the buttons have been repositioned, with Essential Key moving to the left and the volume and power buttons moving to the right. How does it enhance the ergonomics? This question will be answered in the Nothing Phone (4a) review. So tuned to 91mobiles for that.
Also, keep an eye out for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro design. The company has yet to release a render or teaser, but it is rumoured to feature a slightly different design. If Gadgets Bits words are anything to go by, the smartphone may not have a transparent back. Instead, it may feature a Glyph Matrix, similar to the Nothing Phone (3), but larger. Furthermore, the handset could feature an iPhone 17 Pro-like camera module, which might be transparent.
Nothing Phone (4a) series expected specifications
The Nothing Phone (4a) series has largely been a mystery so far. But Nothing confirms a periscope-style telephoto lens on the base model for the first time. The company hasn’t confirmed the camera resolution yet, but reveals it is a compact lens – thanks to the tetra-prism design, which allows the light to bounce multiple times before reaching the sensor. It is ambitious, but it remains to be seen how well the sensor performs in reality. The lens is tipped to offer up to 70x zooming capabilities.
The Nothing Phone (4a) will have a Snapdragon chipset ticking at its core to process the images and handle other tasks. An alleged benchmark listing reveals the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC, which is a generational upgrade over the Phone (3a)’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. The SoC recently debuted on the Redmi Note 15 Pro+, which handled everyday tasks like browsing, messaging, and media consumption with ease during our review.
Furthermore, the Phone (4a) is expected to house a 6.7-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, a 50MP+8MP+50MP triple rear camera setup, and a 5,400mAh battery with 50W fast charging support.
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, by contrast, may have a slightly larger 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The handset is also tipped to triple rear camera, with a more powerful 140x telephoto lens than the standard Nothing Phone (4a). Both smartphones are expected to run Android 16 with NothingOS skin layered atop.
Nothing Phone (4a) series: should you wait?
The Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro are likely to compete with the Motorola Edge 70, Redmi Note 15 Pro+, Vivo V70, and OPPO Reno 15 in their respective segments.
Given its distinctive design language, the inclusion of a dedicated telephoto lens, Snapdragon hardware under the bonnet, and a few other thoughtful touches, it may be wise to pause before committing to a new handset. The Nothing Phone (4a) series has the potential to be a compelling option.
