Nothing Phone (4a) 5G Smartphone

The Nothing Phone (4a) 5G smartphone is designed to deliver reliable performance, advanced imaging capabilities, and a smooth visual experience in a refined and durable body. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor built on a 4 nm process, efficient multitasking and responsive everyday usage are supported across applications, streaming, and productivity tasks. A flexible 6.78-inch AMOLED display with adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate is included to ensure fluid scrolling, vibrant colors, and clear visibility even in bright outdoor environments with peak brightness reaching 4500 nits. 📱A triple-camera system led by a 50 MP main sensor and a 50 MP periscope zoom camera is integrated to support detailed photography at multiple focal lengths. Optical image stabilization and advanced AI processing through TrueLens Engine 4 are applied for sharper results in both daylight and low-light conditions. A large 5,080 mAh battery with 50W fast charging is provided for extended usage throughout the day, while Nothing OS 4.1 based on Android 16 is supported with long-term updates for improved reliability and security over time. 

Key Features:

Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Performance
Efficient processing is enabled through the 8-core Qualcomm Kryo CPU architecture, allowing smooth multitasking, gaming support, and optimized AI-driven tasks powered by the Hexagon NPU and Qualcomm AI Engine.

Advanced Triple-Camera System with Periscope Zoom
A 50 MP main camera and 50 MP periscope lens are combined with optical stabilization and AI enhancements to support high-clarity images, extended zoom capability up to 70×, and stable video recording across multiple lighting conditions. 

Large Flexible AMOLED 120Hz Display
A 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with adaptive refresh rate and Gorilla Glass 7i protection is included for immersive viewing, improved durability, and responsive touch interaction with up to 2500 Hz sampling support.

Long-Lasting Battery with Fast Charging
A 5,080 mAh battery capacity is provided to support extended daily usage, while 50W wired charging allows quick power restoration when required. Reverse wired charging is also supported for accessory charging convenience. 

Nothing OS 4.1 with Extended Software Support
Nothing OS 4.1 powered by Android 16 is installed, and long-term support is provided with three years of Android updates and six years of security patches for reliability and device longevity.

Durable IP64 Certified Design
Protection against dust exposure and light water splashes is ensured through IP64 certification, while additional immersion testing enhances confidence in everyday handling conditions.

Specifications:

Dimensions
Height: 163.9 mm
Width: 77.5 mm
Depth: 8.5 mm

Weight
205 g

Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 4

CPU
4 nm TSMC process
Qualcomm® Kryo™, 8-core, up to 2.7 GHz
1 Prime core, up to 2.7 GHz
3 Performance cores, up to 2.4 GHz
4 Efficiency cores, up to 1.8 GHz

GPU
Qualcomm® Adreno™ 810

NPU
Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU
Qualcomm® AI Engine

ISP
Qualcomm Spectra™ Image Signal Processor

LPDDR4x
UFS3.1

Camera

Main camera
Resolution: 50 MP
Aperture: f/1.88
Sensor: 1/1.57"
Features:
OIS & EIS
Auto focus, PDAF
Image Super Resolution(ISR) algorithm

Periscope camera
Resolution: 50 MP
Aperture: f/2.88
Sensor: 1/2.75”
Features:
OIS & EIS
Auto focus, PDAF
3.5x optical zoom
7x in-sensor zoom
70x ultra zoom

Ultra-wide camera
Aperture: F/2.2
Sensor: 1/4"
Field of view: 120°

Front camera
Resolution: 32 MP
Aperture: F/2.2
Sensor: 1/3.44"
Field of view: 89°

TrueLens Engine 4
Ultra XDR
Ultra XDR motion photo
AI Semantic Segmentation (12 layers)
Portrait Optimiser
Macro capability (built into the default mode)
Night Mode

Video recording
4K recording at 30 FPS
1080p recording at 30 or 60 FPS
1080p Ultra XDR recoding at 30 FPS
Slo-mo at 1080p 120 FPS
Time Lapse at 4K / 1080p

Display

Size: 6.78” flexible AMOLED
Screen material: Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i
Resolution: 1224 x 2720 (440 PPI)
Colour depth: 10-bit
Colors: 1.07 billion
Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1

Brightness
Peak brightness: 4500 nits
Outdoor brightness: 1600 nits
Typical brightness: 800 nits

Refresh
Adaptive refresh rate: 120 Hz
Touch sampling rate: Up to 2500 Hz
PWM frequency: 2160 Hz

Battery & charging

Battery capacity: 5,080 mAh
5,400 mAh (India only)

Charging speed: 50W
Reverse wired charging: 7.5 W

Protocol
PPS / PD3.0 / PD2.0 / QC3.0 / QC2.0 / DCP / SDP / CDP / UFCS

Multimedia

Audio Supported Formats
Playback: MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4
Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR

Video Supported Formats
Playback: MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM
Recording: MP4

Image Supported Formats
Playback: JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG
Output: JPEG, DNG

Audio

2 high-definition mics
Dual stereo speakers

Connectivity

SIM card type: Nano-SIM (4FF), Dual SIM
e-SIM: No

2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19

4G LTE bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71

5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78

Wi-Fi: WiFi 6, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, MU-MIMO, OFDMA
Bluetooth: 5.4

Location
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)

NFC: Yes (excluding India)

Design

IP rated: IP64 Certified Tested for water and dust resistance

Additional support
Tested for water immersion up to 25 cm for up to 20 minutes

Other features

Linear Haptic Motor
More tactile vibration responses

Fingerprint Sensor
In-screen optical scanner

Additional
Accelerometer
Electronic Compass
Front Ambient Light Sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity Sensor

Operating system

Nothing OS 4.1 powered by Android 16

Software support
3 years of Android updates
6 years of security patches

Sustainability

Recycled materials
30% recycled plastic is used for 9 plastic parts
100% recycled aluminum is used for 3 parts
100% recycled tin is used in 5 circuit boards
80% recycled steel is used for 15 steel parts

Carbon footprint
51.13 kg CO₂e

Packaging
100% plastic-free

Manufacturing
100% renewable energy for final assembly process

In the box

Nothing Phone (4a)
Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm
Phone (4a) Screen Protector (pre-applied)
Phone (4a) Case
SIM tray ejector tool
Safety information and warranty card

Conclusion:
The Nothing Phone (4a) is positioned as a balanced 5G smartphone where strong camera hardware, efficient Snapdragon processing, a high-brightness AMOLED display, and long-term software support are combined with durable construction and sustainable materials to support everyday productivity, entertainment, and photography needs in a modern mobile device.