Nothing Phone 4b Launches with Longest-Lasting Battery Yet

Nothing just rolled out the Phone 4b with a clear focus on giving people longer battery life and reliable daily performance at a price that stays practical. The new model blends design ideas from recent Nothing phones into a single device that feels familiar yet refined in the areas that matter most for real use.

Nothing went with a polycarbonate shell for the Phone 4b’s unibody, which not only looks excellent but also delivers a reasonable level of durability and an IP64 classification against dust and splashes. To be more exact, its build resists bending about 20% better than the previous Phone 3a Lite, maintains a clean texture that doesn’t soak up fingerprints, and weighs 210 grams and 8.6 millimeters, so the phone doesn’t feel like a brick in your hand even after lengthy usage. To top it off, certain models come with a pre-installed screen protector and case.

Glyph notifications are now delivered to the phone via a brighter bar on the back, which now supports live updates from mapping and delivery services and allows you to choose bespoke light patterns for various callers. This bar has been upgraded with 45 tiny LEDs, making it much brighter than before. The Essential Key on the left edge now provides a one-touch shortcut to AI features, allowing you to rapidly access search, voice interactions, and other shortcuts without having to tap around. There are four color variations in all, with black, white, and blue appearing almost everywhere, as well as a unique Red RCB model available only in India.

At the heart of this device is a massive 6.77-inch Super AMOLED screen that offers silky smooth 120 hertz scrolling and is bright enough to be viewed outside. The max output is 2000 nits, while everyday use is around 1200 nits, which is ideal for checking navigation or seeing photos in direct sunshine. The resolution is 2344 by 1080, with support for HDR content and a touch sampling rate of 1000 hertz, making the entire experience feel quick and responsive.

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset is combined with 8 gigabytes of RAM and 128 or 256 gigabytes of storage, depending on the version you choose. A customized 4400 square millimeter vapor chamber has been installed to help manage heat during extended periods or light games. Nothing states that this device has approximately 15% faster CPU performance and 25% better graphics results than the Phone 3a Lite, so it should suffice for most people without being a powerhouse like the flagships.

Most versions have a substantial battery capacity of 5200 mAh, and in India, the highest-end model sports 6000 mAh, the largest pack Nothing has shipped with one of their phones phone. Both versions feature 33 watt wired charging, which takes you to 50% in less than half an hour, as well as 7.5 watt reverse wired charging, which allows you to charge your accessories while you’re on the road. Nothing claims that this device may last up to two days on a single charge for most users, and the battery will still be at 90 percent capacity after approximately 1200 full charge/discharge cycles.

The camera setup begins with a 50 megapixel sensor that is stabilized and paired with a superb 8 megapixel ultrawide lens that offers a rather wide field of view of roughly 119 degrees, nearly a full panorama, while the front camera is 16 megapixels. Video recording is accessible in 4K at 30 frames per second, and one of the cool features is the ability to shoot from both the front and rear lenses at the same time. To name a few, the camera has Ultra XDR mode (developed in collaboration with Google for a more natural dynamic range), a 360-degree rear light sensor for achieving the perfect exposure, some new filters such as disco and DV, and a variety of other tools such as a reflection remover and pro controls to help you get the shot.

Nothing OS 4.1, built on Android 16, brings the lock screen and status bar to life with live Glyph notifications, which are both useful and not too intrusive. Depth effects and new audio widgets add individuality to your phone experience. The Essential Key even works with some of the AI alternatives, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Circle, to assist with search. You get three years of major OS updates and six years of security patches, and the software already supports the new Android 17, but what really stands out is that the entire experience feels nice and smooth, with thoughtful touches that make daily use feel fun rather than complicated.

For the 128 GB variant, the price starts at 299 pounds in the UK and 329 euros in parts of Europe. In India, things are a little more tricky, as the effective launch price is roughly 29999 rupees when all of the deals are taken into account, which is slightly higher than the official MRP. Unfortunately for those in the US, there will be no release for the new market. You can pre-order right now, but the larger variety should be available by mid-July depending on where you are in the world, and India will receive the phone a little earlier through Flipkart.