Nothing gave us our first official look at the upcoming Nothing Phone 4a ahead of its launch on March 5, showcasing a refreshed back that builds on the design of the Phone 3a while staying true to the brand’s signature aesthetic.
The rendering, shared in a recent post on X, reveals the Phone 4a in a white colorway with the brand’s iconic semi-transparent look. The device, similar to its predecessor, has a horizontal pill-shaped camera island that houses three sensors. However, it is located closer to the top of the device and no longer features the previously familiar circular design element.
Instead of three white LED strips, the Phone 4a now has a Glyph Bar to the right of the camera island. The bar consists of nine addressable mini-LEDs that are 40% brighter than the LEDs on previous models. Nothing points out in a separate post that it is less disruptive than previous Glyph interfaces.
The lower half of the device has also been redesigned, resulting in a cleaner overall layout. The placement of the buttons has also changed: all buttons are now positioned closer to the top of the device to improve accessibility. The volume rocker and power button are on the left edge, while there’s an additional button on the right, which is likely a dedicated shortcut to Nothing’s AI features.
No specifications, pricing or availability details for the Phone 4a have been announced yet, and the design of the more premium Phone 4a Pro has not yet been revealed. A separate teaser on Indian retailer Flipkart’s website suggests that the phone could potentially come in four color variants, including blue, pink, white and black, and could feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip. More teasers are expected in the days leading up to the March 5 launch.
