Nothing Phone (4b) Lands at £299 With the Brand’s Biggest Battery

Nothing Phone (4b) opened pre-orders at £299 in the UK, €329 in Europe, and ₹29,999 in India on July 7, 2026, the first model in a new ‘b’ sub-series from Nothing. The device ships with the largest battery Nothing has put in any of its phones and runs Android 16 under Nothing OS 4.1.

It sits below the existing Phone (4a) line, and the launch is limited to the UK, Europe, and India.

A New Rung Below the A-Series

The (4b) opens a new rung on Nothing’s lineup, the first ‘b’ sub-series model from the brand and the lowest-priced phone in its current range. The design language borrows from the most recent mid-range entries: the Glyph Bar Nothing introduced on the Phone (4a) for notifications and indicators, paired with the unibody construction the (4a) Pro popularised. The brand’s launch material describes the new device in casual terms, with Nothing’s full Phone (4b) launch announcement reading that staff had “kept sketching the Phone 4a series and accidentally made a new phone.”

Pre-orders are open now, with Nothing’s Bengaluru store running an in-person drop on July 7 at 16:00 IST that pairs the standard range with the RCB Edition. The UK Nothing Store in Soho follows on July 11 at 11:00 BST. The global open sale lands on July 17 in Black, White, and Blue, with the 8GB + 128GB tier starting at £299 in the UK, €329 across Europe, and ₹29,999 in India (a second 8GB + 256GB at ₹33,699 stays India-only). PCMag lists the US price at $399 for buyers who can import one, though Nothing has not announced a US launch.

Design Carries the Glyph Bar and a Plastic Frame

Nothing built the (4b) around an unibody rear panel inherited from the (4a) Pro. The squared-off edges and boxy frame drew a “cold, utilitarian” comparison in the hands-on review of the Phone (4b), with the chassis likened to robotic hardware from a sci-fi movie. The transparent back keeps the exposed-screw aesthetic Nothing sells on, with an oversized rectangular camera island running almost edge to edge. A single Glyph Bar sits on the far right of that module, with 45 individually controlled mini-LEDs hitting up to 3,500 nits of brightness for notifications, charging progress, and recording indicators.

Three colours make the standard range: Black, White, and Blue, with the Blue carrying the soft, powder finish PCMag tested. India also gets a matte red Phone (4b) RCB Edition, built with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket franchise and limited to a single-day drop at the Nothing Store in Bengaluru, with full Bengaluru store drop details for the RCB Edition available ahead of the sale. Both versions share the same hardware, with the RCB edition adding collector’s-edition packaging and bespoke team branding on the rear.

The chassis carries an IP64 dust and water resistance rating, which Nothing rates for splashes and brief submersion to a depth of 25cm for 20 minutes. Up front, the screen sits behind Dragontail Pro Glass, with Nothing bundling a pre-applied screen protector and a basic case in the box. The plastic frame is more vulnerable to scuffs than metal alternatives would be. Nothing says the body delivers 20% better bend resistance than the Phone (3a) Lite, suggesting the unibody is doing real work behind the soft-touch shell. An under-display optical fingerprint reader sits underneath the front panel, a step down from ultrasonic units on pricier phones but consistent with the budget tier.

Silicon, Storage, and What Got Trimmed

The (4b) runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, a 4-nanometre chip Nothing says brings a step-change in AI capability over the older 6-nanometre Snapdragon silicon it replaces in the brand’s budget tier. Nothing matches it with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM in every variant, paired with an Adreno 810 GPU that sustains 90 FPS in BGMI and Call of Duty: Mobile and 120 FPS in lighter titles like Subway Surfers and League of Legends: Wild Rift. The chipset’s 6th-generation AI Engine runs on-device photography, voice recognition, and the Essential AI tools on the phone rather than in the cloud.

Storage is where the budget cuts show up most visibly. The phone ships with 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage on the global model and 256GB on the Indian variant, with no microSD slot for expansion. That UFS 2.2 standard sits one step below the UFS 3.0 most 2026 phones use, a gap covered in the detailed Nothing Phone (4b) specifications page. Read and write speeds take the hit, which shows up in heavy app installs or 4K video file transfers, a trade-off covered in the launch coverage of the new 4b.

A 4,400mm² vapor chamber sits over the chipset to keep thermals in check during longer gaming sessions. Nothing says the chamber lets the chip run faster and cooler for longer, which matters most for the heavier mobile games in the catalogue.

The spec-sheet choices point to where Nothing trimmed the bill of materials to land at £299. The (4b) walks away from several features buyers might expect even at this tier, and the cuts show up in deliberate places. For Nothing’s target audience, the phone reads as a steady-budget device that gets the everyday jobs done rather than chasing silicon bragging rights. Nothing’s own launch copy frames the trade, with the (4b) said to “work with Nothing OS 4.1 to deliver a smooth, playful experience all day long.” Mainstream buyers likely won’t notice most of the cuts.

• UFS 2.2 storage rather than the UFS 3.0 most 2026 phones ship with
• No microSD card slot for expansion
• Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 rather than the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 in the (4a) Pro

A 6.77-Inch Super AMOLED With a Sharp PWM Rate

The (4b) front is a 6.77-inch Super AMOLED panel with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, smooth enough for scrolling and gaming across the OS and consistent with the earlier specs leak coverage before the July 7 launch. Peak brightness is rated at 2,000 nits, with 1,200 nits reserved for high-brightness mode and 600 nits as the typical figure. HDR10+ support is in for streaming titles that lean on the wider dynamic range. The PWM rate sits at 480Hz, high enough to keep visible flicker low for most users. PhoneArena notes the 8-bit panel reaches 16.7 million colours, the same depth the Galaxy S26 offers.

Resolution runs at 1080 x 2344, working out to 381 pixels per inch on the 19.5:9 panel. That is plenty sharp for browsing, video, and casual mobile gaming, short of the QHD+ tier that flagships default to. Touch sampling is 1,000Hz, which Nothing pitches as a responsive surface for competitive titles like BGMI. The narrow aspect ratio keeps the phone usable one-handed despite the 6.77-inch diagonal.

Cameras That Punch Above the Price

The (4b) carries a dual-camera array on the rear: a 50-megapixel main sensor with optical image stabilisation and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide covering a 119-degree field of view. The main shooter uses an f/1.8 aperture and a 1/2.76-inch sensor, which the PCMag review found sharp in daylight and noisier in low light. Around front sits a 16-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.4 lens, a step up from the 8-megapixel unit common at this price. The telephoto lens that flagships default to is absent, an omission PhoneArena flagged as a clear trade-off for this tier. The rear module sits inside the oversized geometric island the design story leans on, giving the back the retro-futuristic look Nothing is selling.

Video tops out at 4K recording at 30 frames per second, with 1080p options for 30, 60, and 120 fps slow motion. Optical image stabilisation on the main sensor pairs with electronic image stabilisation and an AI anti-shake mode that Nothing activates together. The setup is enough for vlogging and travel video at the 4K ceiling, though serious videographers will look elsewhere.

Nothing’s TrueLens Engine 4 image processing runs behind the scenes, with an Ultra XDR mode that stacks 13 RAW frames to widen the dynamic range. That feature had been reserved for Nothing’s flagship tier until now, and the brand is positioning its arrival here as a budget-tier first. A dual-capture mode films with the front and rear cameras at the same time, with a draggable selfie window for live framing. Seven watermarks and three filters are exclusive to the (4b), including “Disco” and “DV” looks for both photos and videos.

The Largest Battery in Any Nothing Phone

The (4b) ships with a 5,200mAh battery on the global model and a larger 6,000mAh cell in India, and Nothing calls it the longest-lasting phone the brand has ever made. Per Nothing’s launch copy, a single charge can stretch to two full days for the first time on a Nothing device.

Charging tops out at 33W over USB-C, with Nothing claiming the (4b) reaches 50% in under 30 minutes and a full charge in just over an hour. The standard supports USB Power Delivery, PPS, and UFCS for compatibility with a wide range of third-party adapters. Reverse wired charging runs at 7.5W, enough to top up a pair of Nothing Ear (3a) in a pinch. PCMag’s review measured nearly 17 hours of battery life in its own testing, a strong showing for a budget phone.

Mashable relays Nothing’s own figures and reports up to 18 hours of mixed usage, 22 hours of YouTube playback, and 26 hours of Instagram scrolling on a single charge. Those numbers carry the usual real-world caveats, since brightness, signal strength, and refresh rate can swing run time by an hour or two in either direction. The 5,200mAh cell paired with a 4-nanometre chipset is positioned to push two-day endurance in light use, even if the global battery trails the 6,000mAh Indian variant. For shoppers comparing the numbers, the launch coverage of the new Nothing Phone (4b) walks through how each of the figures Nothing cites was reached.

Even the global 5,200mAh battery outperforms the 5,000mAh cell inside the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, a comparison that stretches across classes. Battery longevity dominates the launch pitch, with the spec sheet pushing bigger cells rather than peak performance. For shoppers who plug in overnight, the 33W wired top-up reaches 50% in under 30 minutes, fast enough for the daily cycle.

• 5,200mAh global / 6,000mAh India battery capacity
• 33W wired charging, 50% in under 30 minutes
• Up to two full days on a single charge, per Nothing
• Nearly 17 hours of battery life in PCMag testing

Nothing OS 4.1 With a Six-Year Patch Pledge

Phone (4b) launches with Nothing OS 4.1 powered by Android 16 with 3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, the longest software support in its segment.

The line appears in Nothing’s official launch post on the Nothing Community forum. The (4b) ships with Nothing OS 4.1 over Android 16, the new generation of the brand’s clean take on stock Android. Pre-installed integrations include native ChatGPT across the UI, clipboard, and widgets, along with Google Gemini, Circle to Search, and the Hey Google voice command. A dedicated Essential Key acts as a one-tap shortcut into Essential Space, Search, Voice, Apps, and Playground.

Software support is the line Nothing’s launch post leans on. Nothing commits to 3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, a window uncommon at this price. The brand’s launch copy plays up the long support as a budget-tier first, with the (4b) inheriting the same pledge the (4a) range already keeps. AI features run on-device where possible, with Nothing leaning on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4’s 6th-generation AI Engine for voice and photography tasks. The Lock Screen gains a new Depth Effect for added focus, and a Soundscape Widget brings personalised ambient audio to the home screen.

Three Colors, a Bengaluru Drop, and No US Launch

Pricing lines up with what Nothing telegraphed in the teasers: £299 for the UK, €329 across the rest of Europe, and ₹29,999 for India. PCMag lists the US price at $399, though Nothing has not formally launched the phone in the United States. The Indian pricing includes a 7.5% instant bank discount and exchange offer, with MRP set at ₹34,999 and ₹38,999 for the two storage options. Below is how the four launch markets stack up:

The standard range ships in Black, White, and Blue, with the Blue carrying the powder finish PCMag reviewed. India adds an exclusive matte red Phone (4b) RCB Edition, limited to the Nothing Store Bengaluru during the July 7 launch-day drop. Both versions use the same hardware and the same price tier, with the RCB edition adding only packaging and rear branding as visible differences.

Pre-orders are open now, with the Nothing Store Bengaluru drop running on July 7 at 16:00 IST. The UK Nothing Store in Soho runs its own drop on July 11 at 11:00 BST. The global open sale follows on July 17 in Black, White, and Blue, with the 8GB + 128GB configuration across all launch markets. In India, the phone goes on sale via Flipkart on July 14, then at Croma, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales from July 17. Full India launch coverage from the day of the reveal sat ahead of the stream.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nothing Phone (4b)?

The Nothing Phone (4b) is the first model in Nothing’s new ‘b’ sub-series, positioned below the existing Phone (4a) range as a more affordable entry into the brand’s design-led lineup. It launched on July 7, 2026, and runs Android 16 under Nothing OS 4.1.

How much does the Nothing Phone (4b) cost?

The (4b) starts at £299 in the UK, €329 across Europe, and ₹29,999 in India for the 8GB + 128GB model. The 8GB + 256GB tier at ₹33,699 is India-only. PCMag lists the US price at $399, though no US launch has been confirmed.

When does the Nothing Phone (4b) go on sale?

The global open sale runs on July 17, 2026. India gets the phone on Flipkart from July 14 and at Croma, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales from July 17. The matte red RCB Edition sells only at the Nothing Store Bengaluru on July 7.

Does the Nothing Phone (4b) work in the US?

Nothing has not launched the (4b) in the United States, and PCMag’s coverage flags slower US wireless speeds on the device. There is no US pricing or carrier optimisation for the (4b) in this first wave.

What colors does the Nothing Phone (4b) come in?

The standard range ships in Black, White, and Blue. India also gets a matte red Phone (4b) RCB Edition, finished in partnership with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket franchise and limited to the Nothing Store Bengaluru on launch day.

How does the Nothing Phone (4b) compare to the Phone (4a)?

The (4b) sits below the (4a) line at a noticeably lower price, with a 5,200mAh global battery (6,000mAh in India) versus the smaller cell of the (4a). The (4b) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 in place of the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 in the (4a) Pro and ships with UFS 2.2 storage and a plastic frame as deliberate cost cuts.