Nothing giveth, and Nothing taketh away. The brand just announced new 6GB+128GB variants for both the Phone (4a) and Phone (4b) in India, dropping the entry price for both models. Sounds great on paper. But here’s the catch: the original base configurations had more RAM, and Nothing recently raised prices on those. So these new variants aren’t exactly a generous move. They’re more of a repositioning play to keep the lineup looking affordable after a quiet price hike.
Still, for buyers who want into the Nothing ecosystem without spending big, these new options are real. The Phone (4a) with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage comes in at a lower price point than the previously cheapest version, and the same goes for the Phone (4b). Nothing hasn’t abandoned the higher-spec configurations either. Those stick around, and if you want the extra RAM, you can pay for it.
Let’s talk about what you’re actually getting. The Phone (4a) is the more compact option, and it’s been one of Nothing’s stronger mid-range performers. The Phone (4b) steps things up with a 6.77-inch Full HD+ Samsung Super AMOLED display running at 120Hz, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset, and a 6,000mAh battery. That’s a serious battery for a mid-ranger. Both phones keep the Glyph Bar interface, which is genuinely one of the more interesting hardware features in this price bracket, not just a gimmick for social media demos.
Both models run Nothing OS 4.1 based on Android 16, support dual-SIM, and come in Black, Blue, and White. The Phone (4a)’s higher-tier variants also get a Pink colorway, which is a nice touch if you want something that stands out in a sea of identical-looking mid-range phones.
Why does any of this matter? Because the mid-range smartphone market in India is brutally competitive right now. Redmi, Realme, Samsung, and others are all fighting for the same buyers in this price range, and every few hundred rupees can swing a purchase decision. Nothing knows this. Adding a 6GB entry point isn’t about expanding specs, it’s about making sure the Phone (4a) and Phone (4b) stay visible in search filters and comparison tools where buyers set a maximum budget.
The trade-off is real though. Going from 8GB to 6GB RAM isn’t a dramatic drop for casual users, but if you’re multitasking, keeping a lot of apps open, or planning to hold onto the phone for three-plus years, that extra RAM does matter. Nothing is betting that most buyers at this price point won’t notice or won’t care. They’re probably right about a lot of them.
The new variants are available now in India. If you’re eyeing one, the honest advice is this: stretch for the 8GB model if you can. But if the 6GB version is what fits your budget, it’s still a solid phone with genuinely good software and hardware that doesn’t look like everything else on the shelf.