Nothing Phone 4a/4a Pro
| Developer | Nothing Technology Limited |
|---|---|
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Phone |
| Predecessor | Nothing Phone 3a/3a Pro |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | Phone (4a): 164 mm × 77.6 mm × 8.6 mm Phone (4a) Pro: 163.7 mm × 76.6 mm × 8 mm |
| Weight | Phone (4a): 204.5 g Phone (4a) Pro: 210 g |
| Operating system | Android 16 with Nothing OS 4.1 (3 years of major software updates and 6 years of security updates) |
| System-on-chip | Phone (4a): Qualcomm SM7635-AC Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Phone (4a) Pro: Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Phone (4a): Adreno 810 (895 MHz) Phone (4a) Pro: Adreno 722 (1150 MHz) |
| Memory | 8 GB or 12 GB RAM LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 GB or 256 GB UFS 3.1 |
| SIM | Dual-SIM (Nano-SIM) eSIM in Pro version |
| Battery | Li-ion Phone (4a): 5,400 mAh (International) / 5,080 mAh Phone (4a) Pro: 5,400 mAh |
| Charging | 50W fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging |
| Rear camera | Phone (4a): 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS Phone (4a) Pro: 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS Both variants: 50 MP, f/2.9, 80mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.7", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.42", 0.64µm |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 6, USB-C |
| Model | A069, A069P |
The Nothing Phone (4a) and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are Nothing OS based Android Smartphones manufactured by Nothing Technology Limited. unveiled on 5 March 2026, they succeed the Nothing Phone 3a/3a Pro series.[1][2]
While both phones have a 3.5x optical zoom, the main differences between the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro are their main camera sensors and overall periscope telephoto capabilities. The Phone (4a) Pro features a Sony LYT700C sensor and offers up to 140x digital zoom, whereas the standard Phone (4a) utilizes a Samsung ISOCELL GN9 sensor with 70x digital zoom.[3]
Design
The previous Phone (3a) Pro featured its traditional transparent back design, In Phone (4a) Pro comes with a simple finish and an Aluminium frame, while the Phone (4a) features a polycarbonate frame.[4]
The Phone (4a) replaces the traditional full Glyph interface with a vertical "Glyph Bar" that contains 63 individual LEDs.[5]
Colour options
The Phone (4a) comes with 4 different colours, Pink, Blue, black and white, while (4a) Pro comes with 3 colour, silver, black and pink.
Specifications
Both variants come with different technical specifications; however, the Phone (4a) Pro is designed to offer a better overall experience.[6]
Hardware
The Phone (4a) has a 6.78 in flexible Amoled display with a 1224 × 2720 pixel resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio, while the Phone (4a) Pro has a 6.83 in flexible Amoled with 1260 × 2800 pixel resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The Phone (4a) have variable refresh rate of 30Hz-120Hz, while the Phone (4a) Pro has variable refresh rate of 30Hz-144Hz. Both Phones contain Gorilla Glass 7i, which is designed to deliver significantly improved scratch resistance compared to previous generations. The Phones contain 5,400mAh Li-ion batteries (with the international version of the 4a utilizing a 5,080mAh). Both devices support 50W fast charging and 7.5 watt reverse wired charging. However, they do not have the facility of wireless charging.[7]
Software
Both models comes with Android 16 with 3 years major software updates and 6 years security updates. The Phone continues the clean software run on nothing OS 4.1 which is based based on Android 16.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Nothing Phone 4a, Pro and 'Mini' to drop in March? What leakers show". Gulf News. 20 January 2026. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ^ "Nothing Phone 4a Pro Review: Stands out strong in its segment". The Hindu. 18 May 2026. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ^ "Compare Nothing Phone (4a) vs. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ^ Gibbs, Samuel (18 May 2026). "Nothing Phone 4a Pro review: premium aluminium meets quirky design". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ^ "Here's the Nothing Phone 4a and its new Glyph Bar". GSMArena.com. 4 March 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ^ "Nothing Phone 4a Pro reflects maturity with design, performance, and experience". Hindustan Times. 15 May 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ^ "Nothing Phone 4a, 4a Pro and Headphones (a) launch on March 5: Check price, specs and global release timings". The Economic Times. 3 March 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ^ "Nothing Phone 4a Pro review: Finds the happy medium". The Times of India. 19 May 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.