A look at the Nothing Phone (4b) shows that the brand has managed to offer an attractive option for users seeking a different look from the repetitive Samsung and Motorola phones, at a price of £299.
According to ITNA via TechAdvisor, the unique design with a transparent back panel, visible screws and the Glyph light interface sets this phone apart from competitors. The 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate provides a smooth visual experience, and the 5200mAh battery with 33W fast charging supports up to a day of heavy use.
The 50-megapixel main camera with optical image stabilization captures high-quality photos in daylight and enables 4K video recording. However, the ultra-wide camera has lower quality, the lack of expandable storage (only 128GB) and only three years of software support (versus Samsung's six years) are among its weaknesses. The Essential Key, although designed for voice notes and screenshots, is not customizable, and the under-display fingerprint sensor is also placed awkwardly.
The clean, bloatware-free Nothing OS 4.1 (based on Android 16) offers a different experience and AI is not mandatory in it. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor delivers smooth performance, though scrolling in Google Discover sometimes shows stutter.
Overall, if you are looking for a well-built phone with good battery life and an acceptable main camera and can overlook limited storage and shorter software support, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a smart choice, but rivals like the Galaxy A27 and moto G37 are also notable options.