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Why Are Nothing's New 'B' Series Phones So Much Cheaper?
bgr.com • • general
Key Points:
- Nothing launched the Nothing Phone 4(b) in July 2026, introducing its b-series with a distinctive design and a starting price of £299 ($399), cheaper than the 4(a) model released earlier that year.
- The price reduction is due to several downgrades, including a plastic back instead of glass, lower screen resolution and brightness, a less powerful Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip versus the 4(a)'s Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, and slower UFS 2.2 storage.
- The camera setup on the 4(b) is less versatile with only two lenses, missing a telephoto lens present on the 4(a), though the battery capacity is slightly increased to 5,200 mAh but with slower 33W charging compared to 50W on the 4(a).
- Despite the lower price, the 4(b) offers less value compared to the 4(a), which has better hardware and features, making the older model a more attractive option for buyers willing to pay a bit more.
- The Nothing Phone 4(a) was previously praised as "easily the best phone in its price bracket," and the 4(b)'s compromises mean it does not provide a compelling alternative despite its lower cost.
