Nothing has launched the Phone (4b), a new budget-focused entry in the company’s smartphone lineup. Positioned as the successor to the Phone (3a) Lite, the device retails for 7,999 CZK. It features a 6.77-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor, and a 5,200 mAh battery, available exclusively through the manufacturer’s website in blue, black, and white.
Design and Hardware Specifications
The Phone (4b) serves as the entry-level tier for the London-based brand. According to company specifications, the device is powered by a 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset, which includes a sixth-generation NPU designed to handle AI tasks locally. This local processing is intended to improve the speed of voice recognition and photo rendering without relying on cloud-based computation.
The physical design utilizes a polycarbonate body with a three-layer finish intended to resist smudges. The device weighs 210 grams and carries an IP64 rating, confirming protection against dust and splashing water but not submersion. Cooling is managed by a 4,400 mm² vapor chamber, which the manufacturer claims maintains performance during intensive tasks like 4K video recording by keeping the device up to 2°C cooler.
Did you know? The Nothing Phone (4b) includes a 5,200 mAh battery in European markets, which is currently the largest capacity battery ever installed by the brand in a smartphone.
The Glyph Bar and Visual Interface
Nothing continues its signature aesthetic with the Glyph Bar, a rear-facing light strip composed of 45 individually controlled mini-LEDs. These lights reach a peak brightness of 3,500 nits and are programmed to signal incoming notifications, charging progress, and active recording sessions. The red light within the strip indicates when video is being captured.
The display is a 6.77-inch AMOLED panel with an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz. While the screen reaches a peak brightness of 2,000 nits for HDR content, the manufacturer notes that outdoor readability is optimized at 1,200 nits. The system runs on Nothing OS 4.1, based on Android 16, with a software-level pixel-shifting feature designed to mitigate AMOLED burn-in.
Camera Capabilities and Imaging
The camera module consists of a 50MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization (OIS), paired with an 8MP ultra-wide lens with a 119-degree field of view. To enhance image quality, Nothing has implemented a multi-frame HDR process that composites up to 13 RAW exposures into a single image.
For video, the device supports 4K recording at 30 frames per second. The camera software includes a feature allowing for simultaneous recording from both the front and rear cameras, with adjustable positioning for the selfie window on the screen.
Future Trends in Budget Smartphone Integration
FAQ
- Does the Nothing Phone (4b) support wireless charging? No, the device only supports wired charging via USB-C at a maximum speed of 33W.
- How long will the phone receive software updates? The manufacturer has committed to three years of OS updates and six years of security patches.
- Is the phone waterproof? It holds an IP64 rating, which protects against dust and rain but does not allow for submersion in water.
- Can I choose a different operating system? Upon initial setup, users can choose between the Nothing OS 4.1 interface or a clean version of Android 16.
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