Nothing Phone 4a Pro spotted in certification database with better battery and water resistance
Nothing’s upcoming mid-range phone is starting to take shape through various certification listings that have popped up around the world. The Nothing Phone 4a Pro recently appeared in the European Union’s EPREL database and India’s BIS certification, revealing some important specifications about what the company is planning for its next affordable device. The leaks confirm this will be a modest upgrade over the previous generation rather than a dramatic overhaul, which makes sense for a phone aimed at the budget conscious market.
The battery will get an upgrade
The EPREL listing confirms that the Nothing Phone 4a Pro comes with a 5,080mAh battery. That is a small increase from the Nothing Phone 3a Pro, which had a 5,000mAh cell. An extra 80mAh is not going to dramatically change your battery life, but every bit helps when you are trying to make it through a full day of heavy use. The certification also reveals that the battery can withstand 1,400 charge cycles before its health drops below 80 percent of the original capacity. That is better than the industry standard of 500 to 800 cycles before noticeable degradation sets in.
The listing also states that the phone offers 63 hours and 24 minutes of battery endurance per cycle, which is a metric measured under specific testing conditions. Real world battery life will obviously vary depending on how you actually use the phone, but having over 60 hours in testing suggests this should easily last two full days with moderate use.
No change to the charging speed though
The Nothing Phone 4a Pro sticks with 50W wired charging, which is the same speed as the previous generation. Some rumors from a few months ago suggested the phone might get 80W charging, but the official certification confirms that is not happening. Fifty watts is still respectable for a mid-range device and should get you from empty to full in under an hour. Nothing has not confirmed whether wireless charging will be included, though earlier leaks hinted that it might be part of the package.
For context, flagship phones these days often offer charging speeds of 80W, 100W, or even higher in some markets. But those phones also cost two or three times as much as what the Nothing Phone 4a Pro will likely be priced at. Keeping the charging speed at 50W helps Nothing control costs while still offering fast enough charging that most people will not feel like they are waiting forever to top up their battery.
The Nothing Phone 4a Pro will come with better water reisistance
One welcome improvement is the upgrade to an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. The Nothing Phone 3a Pro had an IP64 rating, so this represents a step up in protection. The second number going from 4 to 5 means the phone now has better protection against water jets and sprays. You still cannot submerge this phone in water like you could with devices that have IP67 or IP68 ratings, but it should survive getting caught in rain or accidental spills without problems.
The dust protection remains top notch at level 6, which is the highest rating available. That means the phone is completely sealed against dust particles. Combined with the improved water resistance, the IP65 rating should make the Nothing Phone 4a Pro durable enough for everyday situations where phones typically get damaged.
We also got a look at repairability and drop test scores
The EPREL certification also includes grades for repairability and drop test reliability. The Nothing Phone 4a Pro scored a C grade on both tests. A C grade for repairability means the phone is moderately difficult to repair, which is pretty standard for modern smartphones with their glued together designs and integrated components. It is not great, but it is not the worst either.
The C grade on the free fall reliability test means the phone has average durability when dropped. Nothing has not revealed what materials they are using for the frame and back panel, but based on pricing expectations and the certification results, this will probably be a plastic frame with Gorilla Glass on the front. Premium materials like aluminum or stainless steel typically do not show up in phones at this price point.
We also got a sneak peek at the processor
Previous leaks have pointed to the Nothing Phone 4a Pro using a Snapdragon 7 series chipset, though the exact model has not been confirmed. Some sources suggest it could be the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while others have mentioned the possibility of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 for better performance. The Snapdragon 7 series chips are designed for mid-range phones and offer solid performance for everyday tasks, decent gaming capabilities, and good power efficiency.
The phone is expected to come with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, which is plenty for most users. UFS 3.1 is not the absolute fastest storage standard available, but it is still quite fast and should make the phone feel snappy when opening apps and loading files. The combination of 12GB RAM and 256GB storage at this price point would be competitive with what other brands offer in the mid-range segment.
How much will the Nothing Phone 4a Pro cost?
Leaked pricing information suggests the Nothing Phone 4a could cost around 475 dollars or roughly 35,000 rupees in India. The Nothing Phone 4a Pro would be priced at approximately 540 dollars, which translates to somewhere around 40,000 to 45,000 rupees depending on exchange rates and local taxes. These prices would position both phones in the competitive mid-range segment where they will face competition from brands like Samsung, OnePlus, Motorola, and various Chinese manufacturers.
The pricing seems reasonable given the leaked specifications. You are getting a large AMOLED display with high refresh rate, decent processor, good amount of RAM and storage, solid battery life, fast charging, improved water resistance, and a unique design with the Glyph interface. Whether that package is compelling enough to stand out in the crowded mid-range market remains to be seen, but Nothing has proven with the Phone 3a series that they can build phones people actually want at this price point.
