Nothing Phone (4a)
A stylish Nothing phone with a Glyph light bar, clean software and a 3.5x zoom camera. Launched 5 March 2026.
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₹44,999Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 7.3/10 overall • Camera 6 • Battery 6 • Speed 5 How we score
The official price went up to ₹44,999 on 2 September 2026 (it was ₹31,999) and hasn't come back down, so waiting may not help.
Buy it if
- You want a dependable phone for calls, chats, UPI and videos
Skip it if
- You keep phones 4 years or more: updates stop after 3 years
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Launched5 March 2026with Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16)
Software nowNothing OS 4.1 (Android 16)Still on launch software • 3 yrs of updates
- Battery
- About a day of use (13 hours 34 minutes in GSMArena's test of the global model); 50W charging takes about 64 minutes.
- Camera
- Good 50MP main camera and a 50MP 3.5x zoom lens, but a basic 8MP wide-angle.
- Speed
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is smooth for daily use, but slower than rivals at this price.
- The catch
- Prices have risen four times since launch (₹31,999 to ₹44,999), and it is only splash resistant (IP64).
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.78-inch 1.5K (1224 x 2720) AMOLED, 120Hz, 1600 nits HBM, 4500 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 7i |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.7GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 810 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 3.1; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 5400 mAh |
| Charging | 50W wired (50% in 22 min, full in 64 min), 7.5W reverse wired; no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.9, 1/1.57", PDAF, OIS) + 50MP 3.5x periscope telephoto (f/2.9, 1/2.75", OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 1/4", 120 degrees); 32MP front |
| Water and dust | IP64 |
| Size and weight | 8.6mm thick, 204.5g |
| Software | Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16) at launch, Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 3 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Only on some versions |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC (market dependent), USB-C 2.0, no 3.5mm jack |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Very good by GSMArena, -24.0 LUFS); haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 2160Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Black, White, Pink, Blue |
Our verdict combines 4 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price historyUp 41%
5 March 2026: ₹31,9992 September 2026: ₹44,999
Nothing has raised the price repeatedly in 2026, most recently to ₹44,999 on 2 September; a drop is unlikely soon, so only buy with a sale or bank offer.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: only on some versions, so check the listing before you buy.
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Where it ranks
Nothing Phone (4a): common questions
- What is the price of Nothing Phone (4a) in India?
- Nothing Phone (4a) starts at ₹44,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model. Nothing has raised the price repeatedly in 2026, most recently to ₹44,999 on 2 September; a drop is unlikely soon, so only buy with a sale or bank offer.
- When was Nothing Phone (4a) launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 5 March 2026 with Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16). It is still on its launch software. The brand promises 3 years of updates.
- Is Nothing Phone (4a) good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: average. Battery: average (5400 mAh). Gaming and speed: average (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Nothing Phone (4a)?
- Prices have risen four times since launch (₹31,999 to ₹44,999), and it is only splash resistant (IP64).
- Does Nothing Phone (4a) support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: only on some versions, so check the listing before you buy.
- Is Nothing Phone (4a) waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP64.
- How fast does Nothing Phone (4a) charge?
- 50W wired (50% in 22 min, full in 64 min), 7.5W reverse wired; no wireless charging