Nothing announced recently that it will not launch a flagship phone this year. The Nothing Phone (3) will continue to be the brand’s flagship product. Instead, the brand will focus on the Nothing Phone (4a) with the mid-range lineup offering meaningful upgrades and closer to a flagship-level experience. It looks like we’re getting closer to seeing the new Nothing Phone (4a) series, as tipster Yogesh Brar has said that the devices will launch by early March.
Nothing’s mid-range lineup will include two phones: the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro. Both phones are tipped to launch globally by early March, with a tentative date of March 5th. The tipster also added key upgrades we can expect from the Nothing Phone (4a) series. These include upgraded storage (UFS 3.1), something the brand has already confirmed. The Nothing Phone (4a) series is also set to get a new design, a marginal battery bump, a Snapdragon chipset, and most importantly, a higher price.
The pricing bit isn’t surprising, as all new phones are launching at higher prices than before due to rising component costs. For context, the Nothing Phone (3a) launched at Rs 24,999, and the Phone (3a) Pro at Rs 29,999. So we can expect their successors to be costlier when they’re made official.
The launch timing is also accurate, as the Phone (3a) series debuted in early March last year. It shouldn’t be long till Nothing starts teasing the Phone (4a) series.
In terms of upgrades, a recent EU database entry for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro revealed that the phone will pack a 5,080mAh battery with 50W fast charging support. If this is final, then it would mean no upgrade over the Phone (3a) Pro, which has a 5,000mAh battery with the same fast charging support. The Nothing Phone 4a Pro was also listed with an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, which is a slight improvement over the IP64 rating on the Phone (3a) Pro.
While these are just leaks, potential buyers interested in a mid-range Nothing phone might want to hold off on purchasing a current model until official details are released, especially if the rumored upgrades align with their priorities.
It’s still too early to judge based on unofficial information, but Nothing should have some notable upgrades to offer with its new mid-range lineup. With the Phone (3a) Pro, we liked its transparent design, performance, cameras, and clean software experience. Some of its downsides were no charger in the box and comparatively slow charging speeds. The periscope lens is also not the best in the segment. As for the Phone (3a), it offers a balanced and satisfying experience across all key areas, but with similar cons like no charger, and the design might feel bulky for some.
The Nothing Phone (4a) series is expected to improve on these areas and also compete with new mid-range entrants that offer large batteries, multiple IP ratings up to IP69, and fast charging. Still, Nothing does know how to hold its own, and with big promises made by the brand, the Phone (4a) series will definitely be one to look out for.
