Nothing Phone (4b) to be cheaper than the a-series, confirms company
Nothing has finally spoken openly about its upcoming b-series smartphone. After days of teasers and speculation around the letter “(b)”, the company’s co-founder and India President Akis Evangelidis has clarified that the letter signifies the start of a new segment, which will be positioned below the a-series.
In a post on X, Evangelidis explained that numbers represent product generations while letters identify different product segments. He also confirmed that the a-series will remain Nothing’s “most premium lineup below flagship phones”, while the new b-series is being introduced to target a different segment. He also indicated that the ‘Lite’ suffix, which we saw for the first time in the company with the Nothing Phone 3a Lite, will be dropped.
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What does (b) stand for? Nothing.
— Akis Evangelidis (@AkisEvangelidis) June 22, 2026
It’s simply a continuation of our naming system. Numbers represent generations, while letters indicate different product segments.
The A Series has been our best-selling smartphone line, bringing the best of Nothing’s design innovation… pic.twitter.com/IogIzVDZNX
Nothing Phone (4b): what we know so far
Nothing has already teased a device carrying “(b)” branding, and a video has revealed parts of its design through a sketch. The phone appears to retain the company’s signature transparent rear panel and may feature a single rear camera, suggesting a stronger focus on affordability.
Akis’ comments have also confirmed that Nothing is preparing to expand beyond its current smartphone structure rather than simply launching another a-series model with a different name. Akis says the a-series remains the most premium non-flagship range, so naturally the b-series is likely to occupy a lower tier. He also spoke about how having a ‘b’ line avoids the “overuse of suffixes”, hinting that the upcoming Nothing Phone (4b) could effectively be the successor to the Nothing Phone 3a Lite.
Expected pricing
Given the phone’s apparent single-camera setup and Akis’ description of a new product tier, the Phone (4b) is widely expected to sit below the Phone (4a) series in pricing. The Nothing Phone 4a currently starts at Rs 37,999 in India, so the 4b would definitely be cheaper than that. However, those hoping for a truly “budget” price may be left disappointed as co-founder Carl Pei recently spoke about how prices are only going to go up across the industry.
For buyers, the Phone (4b) could end up being one of the more interesting Nothing devices if the company can retain its distinctive design, clean software and solid performance while keeping the price modest. It could appeal to users who want the Nothing experience without stretching to the more expensive A-series models. Users looking to shop below Rs 30,000 should watch this space for more updates.
