The Phone (4a), Nothing’s mid-range phone for 2026, upgraded the standard mid-range chassis with an aluminum side frame, Gorilla Glass 7i screen protection, IP65 water-jet resistance, and an extended 3.5x optical zoom camera lens.
Pros
- Aluminum frame construction replaces plastic sides.
- Upgraded IP65 resistance against low-pressure water jets.
- Enhanced 3.5x optical camera zoom range.
Cons
- Does not support Qi wireless charging.
- Charging speed remains fixed at 50W max.
- Ultrawide sensor remains at 8 MP resolution.
Technical Specifications
| Launch Starting Price | $399 |
| Release Year | 2026 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) |
| RAM & Storage (ROM) | 8GB or 12GB | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Screen Size | 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz (3,000 nits peak) |
| Battery | 5,100 mAh (50W wired charging) |
| Main Camera | 50 MP Wide (f/1.88, OIS) + 50 MP Telephoto (3.5x Optical Zoom) + 8 MP Ultrawide |
| Selfie Camera | 32 MP (f/2.2) |
| Protective Coating | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i (Front), Glass Casing, Aluminum Frame |
| IP Rating | IP65 dust and water jet resistance |
| Network & SIM Support | 5G | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| OS & Support Life | Android 16 (3 years of OS + 5 years of security updates) |
