Nothing launched the Phone (4b) globally on July 7, 2026, via livestream, introducing a new budget “b-series” positioned below the existing a-series lineup. The phone starts at £299 in the UK, €329 in parts of Europe, and ₹34,999 in India, according to regional pricing confirmed by Nothing.
What Is the B-Series, and Why Does It Exist?
Until now, Nothing’s most affordable line was the a-series. The Phone (4b) creates a new tier beneath it, aimed at buyers who want the brand’s signature transparent design and Glyph lighting without paying a-series prices.
It’s a strategic bet: Nothing is the London-based startup founded by Carl Pei, known for phones with see-through backs and glowing LED strips, and the b-series is its attempt to widen that design language to a lower price bracket rather than compete purely on specs.
Confirmed Specs
According to Nothing’s official announcement and corroborated by multiple regional launches:
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4nm)
- RAM/Storage: 8GB RAM, with 128GB and 256GB storage options
- Display: 6.77-inch Super AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
- Rear camera: 50MP main sensor with OIS, in a redesigned pill-shaped module
- Design: A slimmer, horizontal Glyph Bar replacing the segmented lighting layout of earlier Nothing phones
- Software: Android 16 with Nothing OS 4.1, backed by 3 years of Android version updates and 6 years of security patches
- Battery: 6,000mAh in the India variant, with 33W charging; battery capacity for other regions was not confirmed at launch
The extended 6-year security update commitment stands out at this price point — it matches or exceeds support windows typically reserved for more expensive phones.
Regional Pricing and Availability
The rollout is staggered by region rather than simultaneous everywhere:
India: Goes on sale July 14, 2026, priced at ₹34,999 (8GB/128GB) and ₹38,999 (8GB/256GB), through Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales. A limited-edition Royal Challengers Bengaluru variant is exclusive to Nothing’s Bengaluru store.
UK: Priced at £299, launched alongside the global reveal.
Europe: Confirmed pricing in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland at €329, though exact per-country sale dates weren’t detailed at launch.
US: Nothing has not confirmed a release date or pricing for the US market. [NEEDS VERIFICATION: any US availability should be confirmed directly with Nothing before reporting a date.]
The launch also coincided with Nothing’s new Ear (3a) earbuds, which debuted in the same livestream event.
What This Means for Nothing’s Strategy
Positioning the Phone (4b) below the a-series suggests Nothing is betting that its transparent design and Glyph lighting — not raw specs — are what drive purchases in the budget segment. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is a step down in raw performance from the Phone (4a)’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, which means this phone is explicitly not chasing benchmark leadership.
For more on how the Phone (4b) compares to the rest of Nothing’s current lineup, see our Nothing Phone family comparison guide, or check our best budget phones of 2026 roundup for how it stacks up against other options in this price bracket.
What Happens Next
US and additional European pricing/availability remain unconfirmed as of this writing. We’ll update this article once Nothing announces further regional rollout details.
Key Takeaways
- Nothing launched the Phone (4b) globally on July 7, 2026, creating a new budget b-series below the a-series.
- It runs a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip, 8GB RAM, a 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, and a 50MP main camera.
- Pricing is confirmed at £299 (UK), €329 (parts of Europe), and ₹34,999–₹38,999 (India).
- It ships with Android 16 and a 6-year security update commitment — longer than typical for this price tier.US release date and pricing have not been announced.
