Nothing Phone 4a To Launch Without Glyph Lights?

Nothing has officially confirmed the global launch of the Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro for March 5, 2026. Contrary to early rumors suggesting the removal of the iconic lighting system, Nothing has revealed that the “Glyph lights” are simply evolving into a new format called the Glyph Bar.

This redesign represents a strategic shift for the (a) series, moving away from the full-matrix approach seen in the flagship models to a more compact, high-precision bar.

The “Glyph Bar” Explained

The Tech: The new Glyph Bar features nine individually controllable mini-LEDs divided into six square lighting segments.
Brighter Glow: Nothing claims the bar is 40% brighter than the previous (a) series models.
Refined Lighting: It uses patented technology to ensure a “bleed-free” and more natural glow, designed to be functional for notifications without being overly distracting.
Functionality: It is expected to retain core Glyph features, such as timer progress bars, volume indicators, and flip-to-silent notifications.

Expected Specifications: Phone (4a) vs. (4a) Pro

Leaks suggest that the standard and Pro models will be more similar this year than in previous generations, with both likely running on Nothing OS 4.0 (Android 16).

Feature	Nothing Phone (4a)	Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Processor	Snapdragon 7s Gen 4	Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (or 8s Gen 3*)
Display	6.7″ AMOLED, 120Hz (1.5K)	6.8″ AMOLED, 144Hz (1.5K)
RAM/Storage	8GB/12GB	128GB/256GB
Main Camera	50MP (OIS) + 8MP (UW) + 50MP (Tele)	50MP (OIS) + 8MP (UW) + 50MP (Tele)
Battery	5,400mAh (50W Charging)	5,400mAh (50W Charging)
IP Rating	IP65	IP65
Colours	Black, White, Blue, Pink	Silver, Black, Pink (Exclusive)

Note: Some reports suggest the Pro may carry the higher-tier Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 to justify its price gap, though recent leaks point to a shared 7-series chipset for both.

Price and Availability

India Launch: Confirmed for March 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM IST on Flipkart.
Estimated Price: Due to rising component and RAM costs, prices are expected to start around ₹30,000 to ₹33,000 for the base model and ₹40,000 to ₹45,000 for the Pro variant.