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Carl Pei called the next Nothing phones a "complete evolution." That sounds dramatic until you remember he stopped short of giving a date. Now a fresh leak is filling in the blanks—and it puts the spotlight squarely on the Phone (4a) lineup.
According to tipster Yogesh Brar, Nothing plans a global reveal in early March, with March 5 emerging as the likeliest launch day. Not a rumor you can ignore, especially given how much is riding on these midrange models after Pei’s confirmation that Nothing won’t ship a flagship this year.
So what actually changes? For starters, storage. The (4a) series reportedly jumps from UFS 2.2 to UFS 3.1. Faster app loads and better sustained performance are the usual payoffs. Expect a modest price nudge to accompany that upgrade—UFS 3.1 isn’t the bleeding edge, but it’s a meaningful step up from the previous generation.
Processor-wise, leaks point to Snapdragon 7-series chips for both the standard and Pro variants. Nothing hasn’t named the exact silicon, but Pei hinted at improvements across the board: display, cameras, and general snappiness. In short, this isn’t just a spec bump; it’s a targeted refinement of what mattered most on the 3a models.
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Battery life gets a small but sensible nudge. European certification records show the Phone (4a) Pro packing a 5,080mAh cell rated for 1,400 charge cycles—slightly larger than the 5,000mAh unit in the 3a Pro, and matching the same longevity estimate. Fast charging remains at 50W, so charging times should feel familiar.
Durability improves too. EPREL listings mention an IP65 rating for the Pro model, up from the IP64 protection on its predecessor. That doesn’t make it invincible, but it’s a practical upgrade for everyday resilience.
It all adds up to a pragmatic play from Nothing: upgrades where users notice them, restraint where costs would balloon. If March 5 holds, the Phone (4a) series will be the brand’s most consequential launch of the year. Will those tweaks be enough to keep momentum going? That’s the question both fans and skeptics will be asking as the calendar flips to March.
Source: gsmarena
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