Nothing officially presented the Phone 4a and 4a Pro. Prices in Poland start at 1,599 PLN for the 4a model and 2,099 PLN for the 4a Pro. Both smartphones feature a periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom, 1.5K AMOLED displays, and a new Glyph system. Pre-orders for the Phone 4a start today — sales begin on March 13.
The Nothing Phone 4a series represents the biggest quality leap in the history of the “a” line. Periscope zoom, screen brightness up to 5000 nits, and Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor are parameters that just a year ago we found only in flagships. Nothing poses the question: why pay for a flagship when a mid-range phone offers 90% of its capabilities?
What’s new in the Nothing Phone 4a and 4a Pro?
The biggest changes compared to the previous generation (Phone 3a / 3a Pro):
- Periscope telephoto lens 50 MP with 3.5x optical zoom — a huge leap from 2x zoom in the Phone 3a. Hybrid zoom reaches 70x in the 4a and 140x in the 4a Pro.
- Brighter screens — 4500 nits (4a) and 5000 nits (4a Pro) vs ~2300 nits in predecessors. Gorilla Glass 7i instead of Panda Glass.
- New processors — Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4a) and Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4a Pro). The Pro model is ~27% faster in CPU and ~65% more efficient in AI tasks.
- Refreshed Glyph — Phone 4a received a Glyph Bar (63 mini-LEDs in 7 zones), while 4a Pro got a Glyph Matrix (137 mini-LEDs with animations).
- Nothing OS 4.1 on Android 16 — 3 years of system updates + 6 years of security patches.
- eSIM in the Pro model — Phone 4a still uses only physical nano-SIM cards.
Specifications of Nothing Phone 4a vs 4a Pro
| Parametr | Phone 4a | Phone 4a Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wyświetlacz | 6,78″ AMOLED, 120 Hz, 4500 nit | 6,83″ AMOLED, 144 Hz, 5000 nit |
| Rozdzielczość | 1224 x 2720 (1.5K) | 1260 x 2800 (1.5K) |
| Procesor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| RAM / pamięć | 8/128, 8/256, 12/256 GB | 8/128, 12/256 GB |
| Aparat główny | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS | 50 MP Sony LYT700c, f/1.9, OIS |
| Teleobiektyw | 50 MP peryskop, 3.5x zoom | 50 MP peryskop, 3.5x zoom |
| Zoom hybrydowy | do 70x | do 140x |
| Ultraszeroki | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120° | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120° |
| Bateria | 5080 mAh | 5080 mAh |
| Ładowanie | 50W przewodowe | 50W przewodowe + reverse 7.5W |
| Glyph | Glyph Bar (63 LED) | Glyph Matrix (137 LED) |
| IP | IP64 | IP65 |
| Grubość / waga | 8.6 mm / 204.5 g | 7.95 mm / 210 g |
| eSIM | Brak | Tak |
| Kolory | biały, czarny, różowy, niebieski | czarny, srebrny, różowy |
Design — dwa różne podejścia
Nothing zaskoczył, dając każdemu modelowi odrębną tożsamość wizualną.
Phone 4a kontynuuje kultowy przezroczysty design. Pod szkłem Gorilla Glass 7i widać elementy wewnętrzne — cewki, śruby i struktury PCB. Nowe kolory różowy i niebieski mają barwioną warstwę pod przezroczystym panelem, co daje subtelny, pastelowy efekt.
Phone 4a Pro is a completely different story. Nothing has given up the transparent back for a metal unibody made of aluminum. It is the sleekest Nothing in history (7.95 mm). It looks more premium, but loses some of its «nothing-like» character. The transparent elements have been limited to the camera island.
The common denominator is Glyph. In the 4a model, it is the Glyph Bar — 7 square LED segments in a strip. In Pro — Glyph Matrix with 137 mini-LEDs arranged in a circular field. The Matrix displays animated notifications, charging progress, and reacts to Live Updates from Android 16.
Camera — periscope in a mid-range for 1,599 PLN
This is the biggest highlight of the 4a series. The 50 MP periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom and OIS is something that did not exist in the previous generation Nothing Phone 3a. The 50 MP sensor with PDAF and optical stabilization provides sharp photos even in low light.
The Pro model gets a better main sensor — Sony LYT700c — and a dual hybrid zoom (140x vs 70x in the standard 4a). Both models record in 4K with Dolby Vision and Ultra XDR.
The new TrueLens Engine in Nothing OS 4.1 adds photographic presets, including «Stretch» developed in collaboration with photographer Jordan Hemingway.
Prices in Poland
| Variant | Phone 4a | Phone 4a Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB / 128 GB | 1 599 zł | 2 099 zł |
| 8 GB / 256 GB | 1 749 zł | — |
| 12 GB / 256 GB | 1 899 zł | 2 399 zł |
Prices in Europe: Phone 4a from 349 EUR, Phone 4a Pro from 479 EUR.
Availability and dates
- Phone 4a: pre-sale from March 5, sale from March 13, 2026
- Phone 4a Pro: pre-sale from March 13, sale from March 27, 2026
Both models are available on the official website pl.nothing.tech. Color variants: 4a in white, black, pink, and blue; 4a Pro in black, silver, and pink. Pink and blue colors available exclusively in the 12/256 GB version.
Expect availability in Polish electronics stores after the regular sales begin.
Who is Phone 4a for, and who is it for Pro?
Phone 4a for 1 599 zł is the choice if you care about the transparent design of Nothing and don’t need the fastest processor. You get a periscope zoom, a great 1.5K screen, and Glyph Bar — all for under 1,600 zł. The best price-to-performance ratio in the series.
Phone 4a Pro for 2,099 PLN makes sense if you want a faster processor (+27% CPU, +65% AI), 144 Hz instead of 120 Hz, IP65, eSIM, and Glyph Matrix with animations. The unibody metal construction looks premium, although it loses the iconic transparent style.
Both models are a very strong proposition in their price ranges. The 3.5x periscope telephoto lens for 1,599 PLN is something that no competitor offers at this price.
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