Nothing Phone (4b), a small smartphone that follows the Mini

Nothing is preparing a new smartphone, the Phone (4b). This product is speculated to be an alternative to the 'mini' smartphones that Apple no longer releases. The price is expected to be around $316.

The Phone (4b) is scheduled to be unveiled on July 7. It is known to be the first product in Nothing's entry-level B series. Some reports have introduced it as a 6.3-inch model, but others mention the possibility of a 6.7-inch AMOLED display. Official specifications have not yet been confirmed.

The key is the demand for small smartphones. Apple has not released a new product of the same size since the iPhone 13 mini. The smartphone market has shifted towards large screens and long battery life. Nothing intends to capitalize on this gap through design and price. It is highly likely to differentiate itself by featuring a transparent back, Glyph lighting, and a simple product identity.

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Jongmin Park
From freelancer to head of design at a unicorn startup, I've been creating impact through brand and product design for over 18 years. Currently, as CEO and editor-in-chief of Design Compass, I research design that drives business impact.

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