The upcoming Nothing Phone 4a has appeared on a new regulatory listing, suggesting that its official launch may be just around the corner. Early pricing leaks indicate the device could start at around RM2230, positioning it as Nothing’s next mid-range smartphone offering for 2026.
The device was spotted on the UAE database
For your information, the device was recently spotted on the United Arab Emirates Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) certification database. The listing, dated 22 January 2026, confirms the model number A069, which is believed to correspond to the standard Nothing Phone 4a. Certification listings like this usually appear shortly before an official announcement, hinting that release dates may not be far off.
Moreover, this sighting follows earlier appearances of the same model in the global IMEI database, reinforcing speculation that Nothing is preparing multiple variants for different markets. Based on past releases, Nothing is expected to continue its familiar naming strategy, with both a Phone 4a and a higher-end Phone 4a Pro likely in the pipeline.
Early leaks suggest the Nothing Phone 4a could be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Colour options are expected to include Black, White, Blue, and Pink, staying in line with Nothing’s minimalist design approach. The Pro variant is also rumoured to include eSIM support, which may not be available on the standard model.
Expected tech specs for the Nothing Phone 4a
Based on current disclosures, here are the expected features and tech specs for the Nothing Phone 4a:
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
- RAM: Up to 12GB
- Storage: Up to 256GB
- Colours: Black, White, Blue, Pink
- Variants: Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro
- Model number: A069
- Software: Expected to run Nothing OS 4.0 based on Android
In terms of pricing, the standard Phone 4a is tipped to start at around USD475, which converts to approximately RM2230. Meanwhile, the Phone 4a Pro could be priced closer to USD540, or about RM2530. Final pricing in Malaysia may vary depending on taxes, import duties, and official regional announcements.
Additionally, Nothing has yet confirmed exact release dates, but based on certification timelines and previous launch patterns, the Phone 4a series is expected to debut sometime between February and March 2026.
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