The Nothing Phone 4a is set to launch globally on March 5. Ahead of this release, the device was previewed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, showcasing four color options: White, Black, Pink, and Blue. In India, Nothing will host an exclusive first sale at its newly opened store in Bengaluru on March 7, offering early buyers a chance to purchase the phone before it becomes available in other markets. The company has announced special perks for the first 100 customers, including an engraved edition of the Phone 4a and Ear (a) earphones at no extra cost, with the option to add CMF Buds 2 Plus for Rs 999.

Alongside the Phone 4a series, Nothing will also launch the Nothing Headphone (a), although details about the Phone 4a Pro remain undisclosed. The company had earlier released a teaser video titled “Phone (4a): A New Chapter”, where CEO Carl Pei mentioned the use of more premium materials and new color options for the refreshed design. The Phone 4a retains Nothing’s signature transparent aesthetic and features a horizontal triple-camera module. A new “Glyph Bar” has been added to the right of the cameras, consisting of nine individually controlled mini LED lights. This system is designed to deliver notifications clearly while reducing distractions and is said to be 40% brighter than the previous A-series.

The Phone 4a series will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, though the exact model has not been revealed. Reports indicate that at least one variant will include UFS 3.1 storage and a slightly larger battery of around 5,000mAh, without adopting the newer silicon-carbon battery technology. Overall, the Phone 4a combines Nothing’s distinctive design with upgraded features, offering early buyers in India a unique opportunity to experience the device before its wider release.