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Nothing Phone 4a Series launched in India with telephoto camera and Snapdragon chipset
Nothing Technology Limited has officially launched the Nothing Phone (4a) series in India, introducing two new smartphones — Nothing Phone (4a) and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro.
The new lineup brings several upgrades over its predecessor, including Snapdragon chipsets, AMOLED displays, telephoto cameras, enhanced Glyph interface, and AI-powered features. Both devices run on Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.1 and continue the brand’s signature transparent design language.
The company has also confirmed long-term software support, promising three years of Android updates and six years of security updates for both smartphones.
Nothing Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro price in India
Nothing Phone 4a price
- ₹31,999 – 8GB RAM + 128GB storage
- ₹34,999 – 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
- ₹37,999 – 12GB RAM + 256GB storage
Nothing Phone 4a Pro price
- ₹39,999 – 8GB RAM + 128GB storage
- ₹42,999 – 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
- ₹45,999 – 12GB RAM + 256GB storage
Launch offers
- ₹1,000 instant bank discount
- ₹6,000 exchange bonus
Both smartphones will be available via Flipkart.
Sale dates
- Nothing Phone 4a: March 13, 2026
- Nothing Phone 4a Pro: March 27, 2026
Colour options
Nothing Phone 4a
- Black
- Blue
- Pink
- White
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
- Black
- Pink
- Silver
Nothing Phone 4a specifications and features
The Nothing Phone 4a runs on Nothing OS 4.1 based on Android 16 and features a 6.78-inch LTPS flexible AMOLED display with a resolution of 1,224 × 2,720 pixels.
Display highlights
- 120Hz refresh rate
- Up to 4,500 nits peak brightness
- 440ppi pixel density
- 1.07 billion colours
- 2,500Hz touch sampling rate in gaming mode
- 2,160Hz PWM dimming
- Protection from Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
The smartphone is powered by the 4nm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor, designed to deliver improved gaming performance and AI processing capabilities.
It includes:
- Up to 12GB LPDDR4x RAM
- Up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
- IP64 dust and splash resistance
New Glyph Bar interface
The Phone 4a introduces a redesigned Glyph Bar interface featuring 63 mini-LED lights arranged in six zones.
New features include:
- Generative ringtones
- Glyph Timer
- Essential Notifications
- Volume indicator
- Live notifications
- Camera countdown
- Glyph Torch
- Flip to Record
- Flip to Glyph
- Glyph progress bar
These lights provide visual alerts for notifications, calls, timers, and music playback.
Nothing Phone 4a camera system
The device features a triple rear camera setup:
- 50MP main camera with Samsung GN9 sensor and OIS
- 50MP periscope telephoto camera with Samsung JN5 sensor and up to 70x Ultra Zoom
- 8MP ultra-wide camera with Sony IMX355 sensor and 120° field of view
For selfies, the phone includes a 32MP front camera with a Samsung KD1 sensor.
Video recording supports 4K at 30fps.
Battery and connectivity
The Nothing Phone 4a houses a 5,400mAh battery with 50W fast charging. According to the company, the device can charge from 1% to 100% in about 64 minutes.
Connectivity options include:
- 5G and 4G LTE
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth 5.4
- NFC
- USB Type-C
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS
The phone also includes an in-display fingerprint scanner, gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, proximity sensor and ambient light sensor.
Nothing Phone 4a Pro specifications
The Nothing Phone 4a Pro offers a slightly more premium experience with a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display.
Display features
- Up to 144Hz refresh rate
- 5,000 nits peak brightness
- 2,500Hz touch sampling rate
- 2,160Hz PWM dimming
- Gorilla Glass 7i protection
Performance
The Pro model is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset.
It includes:
- Up to 12GB LPDDR5x RAM
- Up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
- IP65 dust and water resistance
Glyph Matrix interface
Unlike the standard model, the Phone 4a Pro introduces a Glyph Matrix interface with 137 mini-LEDs and up to 3,000 nits brightness.
It supports interactive features called Glyph Toys, which allow users to display:
- Battery status
- Timer
- Digital clock
- Solar Path indicator
- Glyph Mirror animations
Nothing Phone 4a Pro camera setup
The Pro model also features a triple-camera system:
- 50MP primary camera with Sony LYT-700C sensor and OIS
- 50MP telephoto camera with up to 140x Ultra Zoom
- 8MP ultra-wide camera
For selfies and video calls, the device uses the same 32MP front camera as the standard model.
Conclusion
With the launch of the Nothing Phone 4a series, Nothing continues to strengthen its position in India’s competitive mid-range smartphone segment.
The lineup combines premium design, powerful Snapdragon processors, telephoto cameras, AI features, and a unique Glyph interface, making the devices stand out from conventional Android smartphones.