Nothing has officially revealed the design of its upcoming budget phone, the Phone 4b, which is the first entry in a new series aimed at making the brand’s smartphone experience accessible to a wider audience. The company shared an official image showing the device in a blue colorway and confirmed it will launch on July 7.
A mashup of two existing designs
The Phone 4b combines the unibody design of the Phone 4a Pro with the Glyph Bar light strip from the standard Phone 4a. Nothing describes the result as a more focused, youthful take on its transparent design language.
However, unlike the Phone 4a, which has a transparent back panel with internal elements visible throughout, the Phone 4b more closely resembles the Pro model with internals visible only in the camera island, while the rest of the back stays solid. The company says the device’s frame blends smoothly into the rear housing, and it features a soft, skin-friendly finish that’s meant to feel comfortable during extended use.
Specs are still under wraps
Nothing has not shared processor, camera, or battery specs for the Phone 4b, but it’s likely to reveal more information in the days leading up to the July 7 launch. The reveal follows a teaser shared last week that hinted at the device’s name and offered a glimpse of its design.
The Phone 4b arrives shortly after Nothing scrapped plans for a CMF Phone 2 Pro successor over rising storage and RAM prices. With the Phone 4b now confirmed, it appears that the lower cost device is making its way to market under the main Nothing brand instead of CMF’s.
Nothing has yet to share pricing or availability details, so it remains unclear how the Phone 4b will be positioned against the rest of the company’s lineup. But the ‘b’ in its name suggests it may slot in below the Phone 4a duo as a more affordable option.