Nothing Has 2 New Midrange Phones, but Only 1 Will Be Sold in the US
March 5, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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Nothing won't launch a flagship phone this year, but the colorful and affordable Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, and Headphone (a) are here to fill the void.
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Nothing won't launch a flagship phone this year, but the colorful and affordable Phone (4a), Phone (
Nothing won't launch a flagship phone this year, but the colorful and affordable Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, and Headphone (a) are here to fill the void.
Julian ChokkattuGearMar 5, 2026 6:15 AMNothing Has 2 New Midrange Phones, but Only 1 Will Be Sold in the USNothing won't launch a flagship phone this year, but the colorful and affordable Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, and Headphone (a) are here to fill the void.Photograph: Julian ChokkattuCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyIt's midrange phone season. Google's $499 Pixel 10a goes on sale today, Apple announced its $599 iPhone 17e early this week, and now it's Nothing's turn.The UK company—from OnePlus founder Carl Pei—announced the Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro at an event in London, hot on the heels of Mobile World Congress 2026.After four years on the mobile handset market, Nothing is still lacking a major presence in the US. That's partly because it has mostly sold its phones through a confusing beta program for some time. Also, it doesn't have any US carrier partners, which is how most Americans buy a new smartphone. This latest launch still doesn't inspire confidence that the US phone market is a priority for the company, considering only the Phone (4a) Pro will be sold stateside.Nothing spokesperson Lewis Hopkins says the company made the decision based on which model it expected to perform better in the market. Still, Hopkins did confirm that Nothing is expanding its retail presence globally—it just opened a store in Bengaluru, India, and stores in Tokyo and New York City are on the horizon.The Phone (4a), which won't launch in the US, costs £349, whereas the Phone (4a) Pro will start at $499, matching the Google Pixel 10a's price. The former goes on sale March 13, whereas the Pro launches exclusively through Amazon on March 27.Nothing also unveiled the Headphone (a), a more budget-friendly version of the over-ear headphones it debuted last year. It will be sold in the US for $199, beginning March 13. Here's everything you need to know.Elite FourThe Phone (4a) series remains the most unique-looking smartphone on the market. The (4a) is not too dissimilar from last year's Phone (3a), with the company claiming it has the friendliness of the Phone (2a) and the technical look of the Phone (3a).The Phone (4a) Pro, on the other hand, has a fresh look that differs from its predecessor. The camera module is a little similar to the iPhone 17 Pro redesign, though it's still unique with its camera layout and the large "Glyph Matrix" from the Phone (3) on the back. Nothing says the camera bump is 50 percent harder and more wear-resistant, which is good, because my Phone (3a) Pro's camera glass cracked the first time I dropped it less than a foot from the ground.Courtesy of NothingLike Apple, Nothing is leaning into more fun color options for its budget devices. The Phone (4a) comes in blue, pink, white, and black, and the Pro is available in black, white, and pink.You'll notice the gimmicky but fun Glyph lights are different yet again. Nothing has long used these LED strips to make its smartphones stand out and to add some utility, though it has made tweaks to the Glyph design for almost every new device. For example, the light can slowly go down on one of the bars as your Uber draws near. It'll do the same if you set a timer. It can flash in a particular pattern when your spouse calls. You get the idea.On the (4a), Nothing has refashioned it into the “Glyph Bar.” Many of these features are still available; it's just a little more streamlined and retro. And yes, the red dot below is a functional recording light for when you capture video. On the (4a) Pro, it's the souped-up Glyph Matrix on the back, similar to the mini display on Nothing's flagship Phone (3). This version has a different set of features, like the Glyph Mirror, which shows an outline of your head so you can snap a photo with the rear camera and be sure that you're in the frame.The Phone (4a) is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset and starts with 8 GB of RAM, whereas the (4a) Pro enjoys a power boost with the slightly better Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. They have the same storage options and matching 5,080-mAh battery capacities, along with 50-watt wired fast charging. There is no wireless charging.Specs: Nothing Phone (4a)Nothing Phone (4a) ProDisplay: 6.78 inch, AMOLED LTPS, 30-120 Hz, 4,500 nits (peak brightness)6.83 inch, AMOLED LTPS, 30-144 Hz, 5,000 nits (peak brightness)Processor and RAM: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 with 8 or 12 GB of RAMQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 with 8 or 12 GB of RAMStorage: 128 or 256 GB128 or 256 GBCameras: 50-MP main, 8-MP ultrawide, 50-MP telephoto (3.5X optical), 32-MP selfie camera50-MP main, 8-MP ultrawide, 50-MP telephoto (3.5X optical), 32-MP selfie cameraBattery: 5,080 mAh5,080 mAhMisc: 50-watt fast charging, IP64, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Glyph Bar, recording light, Essential Space and Key50-watt fast charging, IP65, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Glyph Matrix, recording light, Esse
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