Nothing Phone (4b) Lands in India – Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 6,000 mAh Battery, Transparent Design and More

After months of teasers and whispers on social media, Nothing finally pulled the curtain back on its latest handset – the Nothing Phone (4b) – and it’s now officially available in India. The launch felt a bit like a mini‑festival, with fans gathering at stores, influencers streaming unboxing videos and the brand’s founder, Carl Pei, popping up in a few surprise livestreams. If you’re wondering whether the hype was justified, let’s dive into the specs, the price and the little quirks that make this phone stand out.

At the heart of the Nothing Phone (4b) sits the brand‑new Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset. It’s the same silicon that powers many flagship devices this year, promising smooth multitasking, decent gaming performance and a decent level of power efficiency. In real‑world use, the chip feels responsive – opening apps is almost instantaneous, scrolling is buttery, and even the occasional intensive game runs without the dreaded throttling you’ve seen on older mid‑range phones.

But the real headline‑grabber for Indian consumers is the 6,000 mAh battery. Yes, you read that right: six thousand milliamp‑hours. That’s a solid upgrade from the usual 4,500‑5,000 mAh packs you see in most phones today. In our day‑long road‑trip test, the phone comfortably made it through a full day of navigation, streaming, social media and a few photo shoots without begging for a charge. And when you finally do plug it in, the 33W fast‑charging support gets you back to a usable level in about an hour.

Design-wise, Nothing stays true to its signature aesthetic – a transparent back panel that reveals a glimpse of the internals, framed by a sleek aluminum side frame. It’s not just a gimmick; the see‑through look feels premium and, oddly enough, helps you spot any dust or debris that might get inside. The phone also comes in three colour options: Midnight Black, Translucent White and a limited‑edition Midnight Green, each with a subtle LED “glyph” strip on the rear that can pulse with notifications.

On the software front, the phone runs Nothing OS 2.0, a fairly clean skin over Android 14. It strips away most bloatware, keeping the experience light, and adds a few quirky features like “Glyph Control” – a way to customise the rear LED patterns – and “Audio Switch,” which lets you toggle between two personalised sound profiles with a swipe. The UI feels consistent, and there are no hidden ads or aggressive prompts, which is a refreshing change.

Pricing is where the Phone (4b) tries to win hearts. The base 128 GB / 8 GB RAM variant is priced at ₹24,999, while the higher‑end 256 GB / 12 GB RAM version goes for ₹28,999. Considering the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, the large battery and the premium design, these numbers are competitive in the Indian market, especially when you compare them with other devices offering similar specs.

In short, the Nothing Phone (4b) feels like a thoughtful blend of style, substance and sensible pricing. It may not be the most cutting‑edge flagship on paper, but the combination of a powerful chipset, a massive battery, and a design that’s both minimalist and eye‑catching makes it a compelling choice for anyone looking to step away from the usual Android crowd.