Nothing has expanded its mid-range lineup with the Phone (4a) (launched March 2026) and the newer Phone (4b). Both deliver the brand’s signature transparent design and Glyph interface but target slightly different users. The 4a is the more premium mid-ranger, while the 4b focuses on value with a bigger battery. Here’s a head-to-head breakdown.
6Performance and Storage
- Nothing Phone (4a): Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (up to 2.7 GHz), up to 12 GB RAM, UFS 3.1 storage.
- Nothing Phone (4b): Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (up to 2.3 GHz), 8 GB RAM, UFS 2.2 storage.
The 4a delivers smoother multitasking, better gaming performance (especially sustained), and faster app loading/file transfers thanks to superior chipset and storage. The 4b handles everyday tasks well but shows its age in heavy gaming or demanding apps.
Winner: Nothing Phone (4a) — clearly more capable.
