UK smartphone maker Nothing will officially unveil its new Phone (4b) on July 7, 2026. The company has already revealed the handset's design, and just ahead of the launch, live images believed to show a retail unit have surfaced, exposing much of the key specification from the processor to the battery. Positioned as an affordable model in Nothing's lineup, the Phone (4b) keeps the brand's signature see-through look, and the question now is how far its internals have been improved.

Global Launch on July 7, Alongside New Earbuds

Nothing has announced on its official site that the Phone (4b) will be revealed on July 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. BST. New Nothing Ear (3a) wireless earbuds are set to be announced the same day, pointing to a combined rollout of a phone and earbuds. At the same time, overseas media report that the Phone (4b) will not be sold officially in the United States. It appears to be aimed mainly at markets such as Europe and India, and no official availability has been announced for Japan so far.

A Transparent Design and the Glyph Bar Carry Over

Nothing has already shown the Phone (4b)'s exterior officially. The back uses a two-zone layout that pairs a semi-transparent upper panel, which reveals the camera area, with a clean lower panel, inheriting the familiar look of deliberately exposing internal structures and screws. For its rear lighting, the phone continues to use the slim Glyph Bar introduced on the Phone (4a). A row of LEDs arranged vertically beside the camera signals notifications, incoming calls, and recording status through light. With a metallic-style frame, rounded corners, and a smooth-touch finish, the build feels considered for the price. The phone is expected to come in several colors.

Key Specs Revealed by Live Images

Ahead of the official reveal, live images said to show the handset's settings screen have appeared, bringing finer details into view. These are pre-announcement details and should be treated with caution, but they point to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Nothing itself had already acknowledged that the Phone (4b) would use a Snapdragon chip.

The display is a 6.7-inch class AMOLED and is expected to support a 120Hz refresh rate. The battery is the standout: the live images list a 6,000mAh capacity, which, if accurate, would be the largest ever in a Nothing Phone. That is larger than the roughly 5,400mAh reported in earlier leaks, promising better battery life.

For cameras, the rear is a dual setup with a 50MP main sensor (with OIS optical stabilization) and an 8MP secondary camera believed to be an ultrawide, while the front camera is 16MP. The software is Nothing OS 4.1, based on Android 16.

Pricing and Positioning

Nothing has said it will price the Phone (4b) below the higher-tier Phone (4a). Since the Phone (4a) sells for around 399 EUR (about 75,000 yen) in Europe, the Phone (4b) is expected to come in below that as a more affordable option. ※1 EUR = approx. 187 JPY (as of July 3, 2026)

For the Indian market, a limited collaboration edition with the popular cricket team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has also been teased. It features a matte red finish and is expected to sell in limited quantities for a limited time.

Summary

The Phone (4b) arrives as an affordable model that keeps Nothing's signature transparent design and Glyph Bar while adopting the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 and a reported, class-leading 6,000mAh battery. It is built around keeping the price down while boosting battery life and core performance, making it a strong option for anyone looking for a distinctive smartphone at an accessible price. The final specifications and pricing will be confirmed at the July 7 announcement.