Ahead of its March 5 launch event, Nothing has revealed the Phone (4a) in an unexpected pink finish, marking the first time the London-based company has offered a smartphone in this color. The company previously showed the device in white earlier this week, but the pink variant represents a deliberate shift toward bolder aesthetics for a brand built on transparent minimalism.
The Phone (4a) will be unveiled alongside a Pro model on March 5, with both devices expected to see price increases compared to their predecessors. According to leaks, the base Phone (4a) could start around €400 in European markets, while the Pro version may reach €479.
This follows warnings from Nothing founder Carl Pei that the new generation would carry higher price tags.
Nothing's design team explained their approach in a video detailing the phone's aesthetics. The pink version maintains silver buttons and camera housing like its white counterpart but arrives in matching pink packaging.
This color expansion comes as Nothing prepares to open new retail locations in London and Bengaluru, where promotional displays have already featured the pink finish.
The Phone (4a) introduces a redesigned "Glyph Bar" lighting system replacing previous Glyph implementations. Composed of nine individually controllable mini-LEDs arranged vertically beside the camera array, this new bar offers programmable alerts and visual effects.
Nothing claims it's 40% brighter than previous versions while delivering a more natural, bleed-free glow.
Specifications leaked alongside pricing details suggest competitive hardware for the mid-range segment. The Phone (4a) reportedly features a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
Display specifications point to a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate, while battery capacity reaches 5,400mAh with support for 50W wired charging.
Camera hardware includes a triple-lens setup arranged in a capsule-shaped module on the rear panel. While some reports mention three 50-megapixel sensors, others suggest an 8-megapixel ultrawide may accompany the main camera. The device runs Android 16 customized with Nothing OS 4.0, maintaining the company's commitment to minimal pre-installed software.
Release timing indicates staggered availability following the March 5 announcement. The base Phone (4a) could reach stores around March 12, with the Pro model potentially delayed until March 26 according to European retailer information.
Color options extend beyond pink and white to include black and blue variants across both models.
Nothing's move into more expressive colors reflects evolving consumer preferences in the competitive mid-range smartphone market. The company has gradually expanded its palette since launching yellow earbuds and blue phone variants, but pink represents its most dramatic departure from signature transparent designs yet.
