Nothing Phone (4b) lands in India – price, specs, offers and where to buy

After a series of teasers and a bit of anticipation, Nothing finally brought its much‑talked‑about Phone (4b) to the Indian market. The device is priced from ₹34,999, which puts it squarely in the upper‑midrange segment, competing with the likes of Samsung’s A‑series and the OnePlus Nord line.

On the hardware side, the Phone (4b) sticks to the clean aesthetic the brand is known for. It’s built around a 6.55‑inch OLED panel that offers a 1080 × 2400 resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate – smooth enough for scrolling through social feeds or binge‑watching shows. Under the hood, the phone runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 chipset, paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. In everyday use, the combination feels snappy, handling most apps and light gaming without any noticeable lag.

Storage options are simple: you can choose between 128 GB and 256 GB variants, both of which rely on fast UFS 3.1 memory. There’s no micro‑SD slot, but the 256 GB model should be plenty for most users who keep photos, videos and apps on the device.

Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the dual‑camera setup on the back – a 50 MP main sensor paired with a 12 MP ultra‑wide lens. The software processing is modest, aiming for natural colours rather than heavy HDR tricks. On the front, there’s a 16 MP selfie shooter tucked into the punch‑hole cutout.

Battery life is another talking point. A 4,500 mAh cell powers the Phone (4b) and supports 33 W wired fast charging. In real‑world tests, it comfortably makes it through a day of mixed usage and then some, especially if you keep the refresh rate at 60 Hz when you’re not actively scrolling.

Nothing isn’t just selling a phone; it’s pushing its unique UI on top of Android 13, dubbed “Nothing OS”. The skin is light, with a focus on minimalism and a few quirky gestures – like double‑tap to launch the camera. It’s not a radical overhaul, but it does give the device a distinct feel compared to stock Android phones.

Now, onto the part most shoppers care about: the offers. Several banks have rolled out limited‑time cash‑back schemes for the Phone (4b). HDFC Bank is giving 5 % cash back up to ₹1,750 on purchases made through its net‑banking portal, while Axis Bank offers a flat ₹2,000 discount for card‑linked payments. SBI, ICICI and Kotak also have similar cashback or EMI waivers, usually valid for the first two weeks after launch.

For those who prefer to spread the cost, many e‑commerce platforms are offering 0 % interest EMIs for up to 12 months, often coupled with an additional ₹500 off on the first instalment. Keep an eye on Flipkart and Amazon as they tend to match or beat the bank offers during flash sales.

The official launch window is set for the week of 15 – 21 July. Nothing will be selling the Phone (4b) through its own online store, as well as through authorised partners like Croma, Reliance Digital and the major e‑commerce sites mentioned above. Pre‑orders start this Friday, with a small deposit required to secure your unit.

All in all, the Nothing Phone (4b) presents a compelling package for anyone looking for a stylish, well‑balanced Android handset without breaking the bank. The price of ₹34,999, combined with the bank discounts and EMI options, makes it a fairly attractive buy in the current market.