Nothing Phone (4b) Teased Ahead of India Launch: Could Come with a Single Rear Camera

A few days after Nothing teased the debut of a new "b" series product without revealing what it actually was, the company has now given us a clearer picture. A new teaser on X shows the outline of an upcoming handset with a "4b" pencil appearing at the end of the clip, strongly suggesting the first b series device is a smartphone.

A dedicated microsite is also now live on Flipkart, confirming India availability through the platform.

What We Know About the Design

The teaser reveals a few things about the Phone 4b. It appears to carry a single rear camera unit, which would make it a step down from the dual-camera Phone 4a series. The signature transparent rear panel with exposed screws and internals is present, and the design shows a flat back with rounded corners, consistent with the rest of Nothing's current lineup.

No specs, pricing, or official launch date have been confirmed yet.

How This Connects to the Earlier Teaser

Last week, Nothing had posted a teaser showing the letter "a" transforming into "b", sparking speculation about whether the b series would be a smartphone or an audio product. Tipster Yogesh Brar had at the time suggested Nothing was planning a new smartphone, with CMF having reportedly transferred its ongoing phone projects to Nothing after deciding not to launch new handsets this year. The Phone 4b now appears to be the outcome of that transition.

CMF has separately confirmed it won't launch a new phone in 2026 and has delayed the successor to the CMF Phone 2 Pro, which makes Nothing taking over that launch slot make sense.

Where It Sits in the Lineup

Carl Pei had confirmed earlier this year that Nothing won't be launching a flagship in 2026. The company instead launched the Phone 4a (review) and Phone 4a Pro in India in March, starting at Rs 37,999 and Rs 49,999, respectively, for the 8GB + 128GB variants (latest prices). The Phone 4b is expected to sit below both of those, targeting the entry-level end of the market.

More details are expected in the coming days. Stay tuned.