Nothing has added another layer to its smartphone lineup with the Phone (4b), a device that seems designed to win over buyers who care most about endurance and design. It sits in an awkward but interesting spot between the Phone (4a) and the Phone (3a) Lite, mixing familiar Nothing styling with a more practical hardware package.
The most notable headline is battery life. The global version carries a 5,200mAh battery that Nothing says can stream video continuously for up to 22 hours, while India gets a larger 6,000mAh version with a separate configuration and price. That split alone shows how closely the company is tailoring the phone to different markets.
Battery-first hardware with simple charging
Nothing keeps the charging setup fairly restrained on purpose. The Phone (4b) supports 33W wired charging and 7.5W reverse charging, but it does not include wireless charging for the main power top-up.
That choice makes the phone look less like a premium showpiece and more like a practical daily device. For users who value long runtime above extra luxury features, the combination may be easier to justify than the company’s more expensive options.
| Variant | Battery | Price | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 5,200mAh | €330 / £300 | 8GB/128GB |
| India | 6,000mAh | ₹35,000 / ₹39,000 | 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB |
Positioned below one model, above another
On paper, the Phone (4b) is not a direct upgrade over the rest of Nothing’s lineup. It uses Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, which gives it an edge over the Phone (3a) Lite with Dimensity 7300 Pro, but it still trails the Phone (4a) and its Snapdragon 7s Gen 4.
The pricing reflects that middle position. Nothing lists the Phone (4b) at €330, £300, and ₹35,000, with pre-orders available through Nothing.tech and sales in India handled by Flipkart.
Memory and storage options are also straightforward. Most markets get a single 8GB/128GB configuration, while India adds an 8GB/256GB model at ₹39,000.
Display, Glyph Bar, and the familiar Nothing look
The Phone (4b) keeps the brand’s visual identity alive with its Glyph Bar on the back. The module includes four white LEDs and one red LED, supporting timers, recording indicators, and other customizable functions inside Nothing OS.
Up front, the phone uses a 6.77-inch OLED panel with 1080p+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Brightness reaches 1,200 nits in outdoor mode and peaks at 2,000 nits, while Dragontrail Pro Glass protects the display.
Cameras, connectivity, and software support
The rear camera setup starts with a 50MP main sensor measuring 1/2.76 inches, paired with an f/1.8 lens and OIS. It is joined by an 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 1/4-inch sensor, f/2.2 aperture, and a 120-degree field of view.
Video capture goes up to 4K at 30fps or 1080p at 60fps on the main camera. The front camera is a 16MP unit with a 1/3-inch sensor, f/2.4 lens, and an 82-degree field of view.
Connectivity includes dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6.0, and NFC, although NFC is not available in India. The phone also supports dual-SIM, with eSIM apparently limited to Japan, and it uses single-channel GPS for navigation.
Nothing adds stereo speakers, two microphones, and an IP64 rating for splash resistance. Internal testing also reportedly placed the phone in water up to 25 cm for 20 minutes, though the official protection rating remains IP64.
Inside the software package, the Phone (4b) runs Nothing OS 4.1 based on Android 16. Nothing promises 3 years of operating system updates and 6 years of security patches, which gives the midrange device a longer support window than many buyers may expect.
The phone also includes an in-display optical fingerprint reader, a physical proximity sensor, and an Essential Key on the side for Essential Voice, Essential Search, and AI-based apps. With White, Black, and Blue color options, the Phone (4b) is clearly built to be recognizable, even if its place in the lineup remains deliberately in-between.