Nothing, known for its visual aesthetics and transparent craftsmanship, officially launched its newest force in the trend ecosystem in Taiwan today (March 26th)—Nothing Phone (4a) and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro smartphones,as well asNew Headphones (a)This time, Nothing has made a major shift in its design language. The flagship Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has abandoned the iconic all-transparent back cover for the first time, and adopted a unibody all-metal body. It also introduces a periscope lens system with up to 140x multi-reflective prisms. The Headphone (a) launched at the same time aims to establish a foothold in the wearable device market with an extreme battery life of up to 135 hours.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: All-metal body and 140x zoom "concert essential"
The high-end Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was the most anticipated feature of the event. To achieve superior build quality and heat dissipation, Nothing opted for a 7.95mm thick unibody metal design in the Pro model, pushing display and imaging to new heights.
• Top-tier imagery:Equipped with a Sony LYT700c sensor, the main camera lens features a 5000-megapixel periscope lens system with a multi-reflection prism design, offering 3.5x optical zoom and up to 140x digital zoom, clearly targeting a broad audience of stargazers and outdoor photographers.
• Peak brightness:The 6.83-inch AMOLED screen delivers an amazing 5000 nits peak brightness, ensuring clear readability even in midday sunlight, setting a new record for Nothing's product line.
• Evolved Glyph Matrix:Although the back cover has been changed to metal, the iconic Glyph lighting effect has not disappeared. Instead, it has been upgraded to a dot matrix system composed of 137 mini-LEDs, with the brightness increased to 3000 nits.
Nothing Phone (4a): The Continuation of Transparent Aesthetics and the Evolution of AI Imaging
In contrast, the Nothing Phone (4a) retains the brand's signature transparent back cover element and has evolved in the details:
• The all-new Glyph Bar:Composed of 63 mini-LEDs, it boasts 40% higher brightness than its predecessor, resulting in a cleaner and more uniform notification display.
• AI Image Engine:Equipped with TrueLens Engine 4 and Ultra XDR technology, it features 70x zoom and an AI photo eraser, emphasizing the natural rendering of light and shadow.
• Nothing OS 4.1:Developed based on Android 16, it is deeply integrated with Nothing AI. Among them, the "Essential Search" and "Essential Memory" functions can provide personalized information access suggestions based on the user's activity behavior.
Nothing Headphone (a): A battery life monster with 135 hours of playtime
In addition to the phone, Nothing also launched its first over-ear headphones, the Nothing Headphone (a). These headphones continue the playful design of the Ear series and boast astonishing battery life:
• Five days without charging:With ANC active noise cancellation off, it can play continuously for 135 hours (about 5.6 days) on a single charge, while with noise cancellation on, it still has 75 hours of battery life.
• High-resolution audio quality:It supports LDAC encoding and Hi-Res high-resolution audio, and also includes a "camera shutter mode" for creators, allowing them to remotely control their phones for shooting.
Listing and pricing information
• Nothing Phone (4a) (12GB RAM/256GB storage):NT$14990, available in black, white, blue, and pink.
• Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (12GB RAM/256GB storage):NT$17990, available in black, silver, and pink.
• Nothing Headphone (a):NT$5990, available in black, white, pink, and yellow.
• Telecommunications solutions:Taiwan Mobile's 5G plan is NT$1399 (30 months), the Nothing Phone (4a) plan is NT$0, and you'll also get a free Nothing Headphone (a) and wrist strap.
