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| The pictured Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was offered in blue, white and black |
If you've been waiting for the next affordable offering from Nothing, get ready for a splash of color. New rumors suggest the upcoming Nothing Phone (4a) and Nothing Headphone (a) will break from the brand's typical monochrome palette, offering consumers a vibrant new range of choices.
The news stems from a cryptic teaser image posted by the company itself. The image, which you can see for yourself on the official Nothing X account, shows the characters "(a)" stylized from dots in five distinct colors: classic white and black, alongside more playful pink, yellow, and blue.
This colorful tease has sparked immediate speculation about what products these shades represent. While the Nothing Headphone (a) is already rumored to be launching in white, black, pink, and yellow, the inclusion of blue is a strong indicator that it may be a signature color for the Nothing Phone (4a). This would mark a significant design departure for the phone line, which has so far stuck to a more minimalist, two-tone aesthetic.
You can view the intriguing teaser that started the conversation right here.
Nothing Phone (4a): More Color, But Also a Higher Cost?
The potential for a blue Phone (4a) isn't the only news surrounding the device. Earlier hints from January painted a picture of a redesigned handset that may come with a steeper price tag. Due to ongoing industry-wide DRAM shortages, the Phone (4a) could be up to 30% more expensive than its Nothing Phone (3a) predecessor.
What might you get for that higher price? While Nothing is keeping official specs under wraps, several key details have surfaced through leaks:
- Improved Durability: The mid-range smartphone is expected to boast a better IP rating for dust and water resistance, a major upgrade point for users.
- Powerful Performance: It is rumored to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s-series processor, paired with a generous 12GB of RAM and at least 256GB of base storage.
- Spring Launch: All signs point to a release window in March.
Nothing Headphone (a): A New Budget-Friendly Audio Option
Launching alongside the phone will be the Nothing Headphone (a), positioned as a more accessible over-ear option. With an expected list price of €159, it aims to be a lower-cost alternative to the premium Nothing Headphone (1), which currently retails for around $239.
For the budget-conscious audio fan, this could be exciting news. While specific hardware details are still unknown, industry watchers expect features like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) with a transparency mode and high-quality Sony LDAC codec support. This would place its functionality similar to the well-received CMF Headphone Pro, another product from Nothing's ecosystem.
You can check the current price of the higher-end Nothing Headphone (1) on Amazon to see the potential savings.
The Bottom Line
The move to multiple colors signals Nothing's intention to appeal to a broader, more style-conscious audience with its "(a)" series of affordable products. However, the balance between vibrant new options and a rumored significant price increase for the Phone (4a) will likely be the key topic of discussion as we approach the expected March launch. If the leaks hold true, consumers may soon face a classic trade-off: paying more for a more durable, powerful, and now colorful device.
Stay tuned for more official details as the launch event approaches.
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— Nothing (@nothing) February 9, 2026