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Nothing Phone 4b launch and expanding smartphone lineup

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Nothing Phone 4b: launch, specs, 4b launch and expanding smartphone lineup expansion

The budget‑mid‑range Nothing Phone 4b, the first model of the new “b‑series”, was announced in late June 2026 and officially unveiled on 7 July 2026. Design teasers showed a transparent rear with a new colour option and an expanded Glyph Bar. The handset ships with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC, 8 GB RAM, 128‑256 GB storage, a 6.77‑inch Full‑HD+ AMOLED panel (120 Hz, up to 2 000 nits) and a dual‑camera module headed by a 50 MP sensor. Battery capacity varies by market – 5 400–6 000 mAh – with 33 W fast charging. Pricing is positioned around €329/$299 in Europe and roughly ₹35 000–₹40 000 in India, where it launched with EMI options via Bajaj Finance and later appeared at a discounted ₹29 999. A limited “RCB‑edition” with a matte‑red finish was released for the Indian IPL market. The launch coincided with the introduction of the Nothing Ear (3a) earbuds, priced at €/£/€99. Reviews in July confirmed the 4b’s specifications and highlighted the absence of NFC and eSIM, a trait shared with the newer 4a and 4a Pro models. By the end of July the company’s portfolio comprised six phones across budget, mid‑range and premium tiers. In early August, co‑founder Akis Evangelidis announced that Nothing will double its 2027 This lineup to six new models, adding to includes the 4a, 4a flagship Nothing Phone (3) with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and 4b released in 2026. The plan targets with a 50 % volume increase despite rising memory‑chip costs Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and includes opening two additional retail stores in India periscope telephoto lens, and the entry-level CMF Phone 2 Pro. In August 2026, Nothing expanded its reach by Q1 2027, expanding on launching the Bengaluru outlet opened earlier Phone (4a) series in the year. Vietnam. The move counters speculation that the firm might shift Phone (4a) Pro features a 7.95 mm metal frame, a 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED display, and a 50MP periscope lens with up to an AI‑first focus or reduce its smartphone range. 140x digital zoom. The standard Phone (4a) utilizes a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip and Nothing OS 4.1.

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  1. 2026-08-20 14:34 UTC Nothing Phone 4b launch and expanding smartphone lineup
  2. 2026-08-07 17:56 UTC Nothing Phone 4b: launch, specs, and lineup expansion
  3. 2026-08-06 14:24 UTC Nothing Phone 4b: launch, specs, and lineup
  4. 2026-07-31 05:30 UTC Nothing Phone 4b & 4a: specs, Indian launch, lineup

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