The Nothing Phone (4b) arrives at €329, emphasising performance and battery life over flashy aesthetics, appealing to budget-conscious consumers seeking reliable features and a modern experience.
Nothing’s latest budget phone arrives with a familiar pitch: a big screen, a modern chip and a design language that tries to stand apart, all for €329. In a review for PhoneArena, the Nothing Phone (4b) is described as a large-screen mid-ranger built around a 6.8-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor, IP64 protection, 50-megapixel main camera and 5,200mAh battery. The publication says that, despite clear compromises, the handset still makes a strong case for buyers on a tighter budget.
The appeal is not in raw glamour. PhoneArena says the (4b) has moved away from the eye-catching transparency and playful hardware flourishes that helped define earlier Nothing phones, replacing them with a plainer look and a simpler Glyph light system. The review notes that the back is made from matte plastic that feels good in the hand but attracts fingerprints quickly, while the enlarged bottom bezel and generic styling make the phone look more ordinary than Nothing fans may expect. Still, the device is large without feeling awkward, and the IP64 rating adds a useful layer of everyday protection.
On the front, the 6.8-inch AMOLED panel is described as solid rather than exceptional. PhoneArena measured peak brightness at 1,119 nits, which is adequate for the price but not class-leading, and said the optical fingerprint reader is fast and accurate, even if it sits a little low on the screen. The camera system is similarly modest on paper, pairing a 50-megapixel main sensor with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, yet the review says it delivers consistent results with decent sharpness and realistic colours, if little in the way of standout image quality.
Performance appears to be one of the phone’s stronger areas. According to PhoneArena, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is good enough for everyday use and outpaces rivals such as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G and Motorola Moto G Power (2026) in benchmark testing. Gaming is possible, though not ideal for heavy sessions, and the publication says the phone can run demanding titles at respectable frame rates with some heat and throttling. Battery life, however, is a highlight: the site says the 5,200mAh European model lasted well in its tests, making the phone capable of stretching to two days with lighter use.
Software is another part of the package that helps Nothing stand out. PhoneArena says the device runs Nothing OS 4.1 based on Android 16, with the company’s monochrome visual style, custom widgets and features such as Essential Space, Essential Voice and AI-generated wallpapers. The phone is also due to receive three major Android updates and six years of security patches, which adds meaningful longevity. Even so, the review’s verdict is cautious: the Nothing Phone (4b) is not the most exciting or most polished option in its class, but for shoppers who want something different without spending much more, it remains worth a look.
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