Nothing Phone (4b) review: specs, battery & used prices

Summary

The Phone (4b) is Nothing's entry point for 2026: a 6.77-inch 120 Hz OLED, a 5,200 mAh battery, and the Glyph design language from $329. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 sets clear expectations — everyday 54/100, gaming 18/100 — and three years of OS support apply here too. This is the design-forward budget phone: buyers accept entry-level silicon in exchange for a screen and software experience that feel a class above the price.

Display and design

The 6.77-inch OLED at 120 Hz with 1,200 nits peak scores 66/100 — fluid and punchy, respectable outdoors, and far above typical entry-tier panels. The transparent Glyph back remains the segment's most distinctive design; IP64 covers splashes. At 210 g the body is chunky (compactness 74/100), a fair trade for the battery inside.

Performance

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 manages everyday 54/100 — messaging, streaming, and navigation run acceptably with visible limits under load. Gaming 18/100 is casual-titles territory. Three years of updates and Nothing's clean, ad-free software are the strongest long-term arguments at this price.

Camera

The dual camera — 50 MP OIS main plus an 8 MP ultrawide, no telephoto — scores 25/100. Daylight snapshots are social-ready; low light and zoom are not use cases to buy this phone for. 4K30 video is supported. The camera is the tier's honest floor, present and functional.

Battery and charging

The 5,200 mAh cell scores 44/100 — a reliable full day — while 33 W charging (15/100) is slow, needing nearly two hours for a full refill. Overnight habits suit it; road-warrior top-ups do not.

Verdict

At $329, the (4b) is for buyers who want the Nothing experience at the floor price and whose usage is messaging, media, and endurance. If the budget stretches even slightly, the Phone (4a) adds a better screen, faster charging, and a genuinely useful ultrawide — the better long-term buy for most people.