Nothing Phone (4b) Launched: Specs, Price, and Why You Can't Buy It in the US

• 8GB + 128GB: ₹29,999 (standard price ₹34,999 according to some sources) ^AH
• 8GB + 256GB: ₹33,699 ^H
• Colors: Black, White, and Blue ^H

The phone goes on sale in India starting July 14, 2026 via Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales ^HI. Nothing's India division handled the announcement, and the phone is being marketed as a global launch — but the company has explicitly stated there will be no North American release ^G9. UK availability has also not been announced ^G.

Key Specifications

Design and Glyph Bar

The Phone (4b) retains Nothing's signature transparent aesthetic but introduces a redesigned, compact horizontal Glyph Interface on the rear ^GIP. Official renders published by Nothing on June 25 show a blue, transparent-inspired rear panel with a dual camera layout — a shift from the triple-camera setups on the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro ^P. The display features an in-display fingerprint sensor under the 6.77-inch Super AMOLED panel ^I.

Performance and Battery

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip, confirmed directly by Nothing in teasers, marks this as a true budget processor rather than a flagship one ^BT. Paired with 8GB of RAM, it targets smooth everyday performance rather than gaming prowess. The 6,000mAh cell is the headline upgrade: it's the largest battery Nothing has ever put in a phone, and it supports 33W wired charging ^GHI.

Why Won't the Phone (4b) Come to North America?

Nothing has been clear from the start: the Phone (4b) is an India-first and select international markets release, with North America explicitly excluded ^9Y. Nothing confirmed in June 2026 that "this phone won't be launching in North America, including the US, in any capacity" ⁹. Analysts suggest the decision reflects Nothing's strategy to focus on markets where its design-forward, mid-range pricing strategy has the strongest traction. The phone's regional exclusivity mirrors earlier Nothing devices that skipped the US market entirely.

Bottom Line

The Nothing Phone (4b) brings a distinctive design, a massive battery, and a clean Android experience at an entry-level price. For buyers in India and select global markets, it's one of the most compelling budget phones of 2026. For anyone in North America, the wait for Nothing's next phone continues.