Nothing Phone (4a) Series, Headphones (a) Now in the Philippines, Priced

Nothing has officially announced the arrival of the Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, and Headphones (a) in the Philippines, with pre-orders now open through select retail partners. The launch brings the brand’s latest midrange smartphones and audio products to the local market, expanding its presence across both categories.

Why it Matters: The Philippine market continues to see strong demand for midrange devices, where pricing, features, and bundled value all play a role. New entries from established brands add more options for buyers comparing devices in similar price ranges.

The Nothing Phone (4a) continues the brand’s transparent design identity, paired with its Glyph interface at the back. This lighting system functions as a visual notification tool for calls, messages, and app alerts, allowing users to get updates without turning on the display. It also supports customizable patterns for different contacts and functions, adding a layer of personalization to daily use.

Nothing Phone (4a) Specs:

• Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, up to 4500 nits, 2720 x 1224 resolution
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm)
• RAM: 8GB / 12GB
• Storage: 128GB / 256GB (no expansion)
• Rear Cameras: 50MP (main, OIS) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 50MP (telephoto)
• Selfie Camera: 32MP
• Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C
• Other Features: In-display fingerprint, IP64 rating, Glyph Interface
• OS: Android 16 with Nothing OS 4.1
• Battery and Fast Charge Tech: 5080mAh, 50W wired, reverse wired charging
• Colors: White, Blue, Pink, Black

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro builds on this design and introduces a more advanced Glyph Matrix system. Compared to the standard version, this expands the lighting interface into a more detailed grid, enabling richer visual cues for notifications, timers, and app-specific alerts. The Pro model also brings upgrades in display and camera, positioning it as the higher-tier option in the lineup.

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Specs:

• Display: 6.83-inch AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, up to 5000 nits, 2800 x 1260 resolution
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
• RAM: 8GB / 12GB
• Storage: 128GB / 256GB (no expansion)
• Rear Cameras: 50MP (main, OIS) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3.5x zoom)
• Selfie Camera: 32MP
• Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C
• Other Features: In-display fingerprint, IP65 rating, stereo speakers, Glyph Matrix
• OS: Android 16 with Nothing OS 4.1
• Battery and Fast Charge Tech: 5080mAh, 50W wired, reverse wired charging
• Colors: Silver, Pink, Black

The Nothing Headphones (a) expands the brand’s audio lineup in the Philippines, focusing on wireless listening with active noise cancellation and extended battery life. It follows the same transparent design direction seen in other Nothing products, while adding support for high-resolution audio codecs and multi-device connectivity for users switching between different devices.

Nothing Headphones (a) Specs:

• Driver: 40mm dynamic driver
• Audio Codecs: AAC, SBC, LDAC
• Noise Cancellation: Active Noise Cancellation (up to 40dB), Transparency mode
• Microphones: 4-mic setup
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4, dual-device connection
• Other Features: Hi-Res audio support, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
• Battery and Charging: 1060mAh, up to 75 hours (ANC on) / up to 135 hours (ANC off), USB-C charging
• Durability: IP52 rating
• Colors: Black, Pink, Yellow, White

In the Philippines, the Nothing Phone (4a) is priced at PHP 21,990 for 8GB/128GB, PHP 24,990 for 8GB/256GB, and PHP 28,990 for 12GB/256GB. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is priced at PHP 34,990 for the 12GB/256GB variant, while the Nothing Headphones (a) is priced at PHP 10,490.

Pre-orders run from March 28 to April 6. Customers who pre-order the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro will receive a one-year extended warranty, a Nothing phone stand, a Nothing phone lanyard and keychain, a Nothing backpack, and a pair of Nothing Ear (a). Meanwhile, those who pre-order the Nothing Headphones (a) will get a Nothing sports cap, a Nothing backpack, and audio and watch discount vouchers worth PHP 1,500. Offers are available through Digital Walker and open_source stores nationwide.

With these additions and bundled offers, Nothing is strengthening its presence in the Philippines across both smartphones and audio. Will these new devices find traction among local buyers?