Nothing Phone (4b)

Key Points:

• The Nothing Phone (4b) is a budget smartphone positioned as a step down from the Phone (4a), featuring a 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset, 8GB RAM, and a 5,200 mAh battery (6,000 mAh in India) with Android 16 and solid update support.
• Unlike its predecessor, the Phone (3a) Lite, the Phone (4b) does not include controversial lockscreen ads, marking an improvement in user experience and privacy.
• The device is priced at £299 / €329, which is only slightly cheaper than the Phone (4a), making it a less attractive option given the latter’s better specs such as additional cameras, higher resolution display, and faster processor.
• Due to the competitive pricing and feature overlap, the Phone (4b) occupies a difficult market position, especially in Europe, and will not be sold in the US where the Phone (4a) Pro remains the brand’s entry-level model.
• Despite its challenges, the Phone (4b) is praised for its build quality, appealing design, and overall performance, but its value proposition is hindered by market conditions and pricing strategies.