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Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Overview
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a premium mid-range smartphone designed around Nothing's distinctive design language, clean software and camera versatility.
The phone features a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor and up to 12GB RAM with 256GB storage.
Its biggest camera highlight is the 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom, accompanied by a 50MP primary camera and an 8MP ultrawide camera.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Price in Nepal
The latest reported Nepal price is Rs. 93,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant.
Variant | Price in Nepal |
|---|---|
12GB + 256GB | Rs. 93,999 |
The phone was initially launched in Nepal at Rs. 86,999, before receiving a Rs. 7,000 price hike.
Design and Build
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The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro introduces a refreshed design while maintaining Nothing's recognizable aesthetic.
It comes with an aluminium frame and aluminium back, while the front is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. The rear features the new Glyph Matrix, giving the phone a distinctive notification and visual interaction system.
The phone measures approximately 163.6 × 76.6 × 7.9mm and weighs around 210 grams. It also carries an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance.
The Nepal model is available in Black, Silver and Pink.
Glyph Matrix
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The Glyph Matrix is one of the most distinctive features of the Phone (4a) Pro.
It uses individually addressable mini-LEDs on the rear to provide visual notifications and interactive effects. This gives the phone a unique identity compared with conventional smartphones.
Display
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The Phone (4a) Pro features a large 6.83-inch flexible AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution.
Display highlights:
6.83-inch flexible AMOLED
1260 × 2800 resolution
Up to 144Hz adaptive refresh rate
1,600 nits HBM
Up to 5,000 nits peak brightness
HDR10+
2160Hz PWM dimming
Gorilla Glass 7i
10-bit colour depth
The high refresh rate and 1.5K resolution make the display particularly suitable for gaming, video streaming and everyday browsing.
Performance
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The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, built using a 4nm process.
The phone comes with:
Up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM
Up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
5G connectivity
Adreno 722 GPU
No microSD card slot
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 delivers strong everyday performance and handles multitasking, social media, photography and most games comfortably. However, users looking for a dedicated gaming flagship may find more powerful alternatives in this price segment.
Camera
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Camera performance is one of the strongest features of the Phone (4a) Pro.
Rear Camera
50MP primary camera
OIS + PDAF
50MP periscope telephoto
OIS + PDAF
3.5x optical zoom
8MP ultrawide
120° field of view
Front Camera
32MP selfie camera
The 50MP periscope telephoto camera is particularly useful for portraits, distant subjects and optical zoom photography. The primary and telephoto cameras are the strongest parts of the camera setup, while the 8MP ultrawide is comparatively basic.
The rear cameras support video recording up to 4K at 30fps.
Battery and Charging
The Nepal/international version of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro comes with a 5,080mAh battery.
It supports:
50W wired fast charging
7.5W reverse wired charging
No wireless charging
Charger not included in the box
The Indian variant has a larger 5,400mAh battery, while the Nepal/international version uses the 5,080mAh battery.
Software and Features
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The Phone (4a) Pro runs Android 16 with Nothing OS 4.1.
Important features include:
Android 16
Nothing OS 4.1
Essential AI tools
Glyph Matrix
5G
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
USB Type-C
Optical in-display fingerprint scanner
Stereo speakers
IP65 protection
Nothing promises three major Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates for the phone.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Specifications
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
Display | 6.83-inch Flexible AMOLED |
Resolution | 1260 × 2800 pixels |
Refresh Rate | Up to 144Hz |
Peak Brightness | 5,000 nits |
Protection | Gorilla Glass 7i |
Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
Process | 4nm |
RAM | 8GB / 12GB |
Storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 |
Main Camera | 50MP OIS |
Telephoto | 50MP Periscope, 3.5x Optical |
Ultrawide | 8MP |
Front Camera | 32MP |
Battery | 5,080mAh |
Charging | 50W |
Reverse Charging | 7.5W wired |
OS | Android 16 / Nothing OS 4.1 |
Network | 5G |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
Bluetooth | 5.4 |
NFC | Yes |
Fingerprint | In-display optical |
Protection | IP65 |
Weight | 210g |
Colors | Black, Silver, Pink |
Pros and Cons
Pros
Premium aluminium design
Unique Glyph Matrix
Excellent 1.5K AMOLED display
144Hz refresh rate
Up to 5,000 nits peak brightness
Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
50MP main camera with OIS
50MP 3.5x periscope telephoto
Clean Nothing OS experience
5G and NFC
Gorilla Glass 7i
Cons
Gaming performance could be better at this price
8MP ultrawide camera is relatively basic
No charger in the box
No microSD card slot
No wireless charging
IP65 instead of IP68/IP69
Nepal price increased significantly after launch
Expert Verdict
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a strong premium mid-range smartphone for users who value design, display quality, software and camera versatility.
Its 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and especially the 50MP 3.5x periscope telephoto camera make it an interesting option in the Nepal market. The Glyph Matrix also gives it a unique identity that most competing phones do not offer.
At Rs. 93,999, competition is considerably stronger than when the phone launched. Nevertheless, buyers who prefer Nothing's clean software experience, distinctive design and telephoto camera will find plenty to like.