Nothing Phone 4a BIS Listing Confirms Imminent India Launch — Big Improvements Expected in 2026

Nothing appears to be gearing up for its next midrange release, as the Nothing Phone 4a has reportedly surfaced on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website. This development strongly suggests that the smartphone could be officially introduced in India in the coming weeks. The listing adds weight to earlier speculation that the brand is preparing an upgraded successor to the Nothing Phone 3a, which launched earlier this year.

While the company has not announced any official details yet, the regulatory listing indicates that the device has entered the approval stage — a key step before launch.

Nothing Phone 4a Appears on BIS: What It Means

Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) uncovered a BIS certification for a new Nothing device carrying the model number A069. Although the listing does not mention the product name, the numbering pattern supports claims that this is indeed the upcoming Nothing Phone 4a.

Nothing’s earlier models follow a similar sequence:

Nothing Phone 3a: A059

Nothing Phone 3a Pro: A059P

With A069 appearing now, the Phone 4a seems to be steadily moving through India’s regulatory pipeline. Certifications typically surface weeks to months before the official launch, indicating that Nothing could reveal the device as early as Q1 2026, possibly alongside a Phone 4a Pro variant.

What to Expect From the Nothing Phone 4a

Although the BIS listing does not disclose any specifications, the Phone 4a is expected to bring meaningful upgrades over the Nothing Phone 3a, which made its debut in March 2025.

The Nothing Phone 3a offered:

Display

6.7-inch AMOLED panel

120Hz adaptive refresh rate

Panda Glass protection

Performance

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC

Up to 12GB RAM

Up to 256GB storage

Camera System

50MP Samsung (1/1.57-inch) primary sensor

50MP Sony telephoto sensor

8MP ultrawide camera

32MP selfie shooter

Battery & Charging

5,000mAh battery

50W wired fast charging

Other Features

Customisable Glyph Interface

IP64 dust and splash resistance

Given this base, the Phone 4a could see upgrades in processing power, enhanced camera performance, improved battery efficiency, and possibly refined Glyph Interface capabilities.

India Launch Timeline

While no specific launch date has been confirmed, the BIS appearance strongly hints that the Nothing Phone 4a is on track for an early 2026 release. Nothing has historically launched its “a” series in the first half of the year, so a Q1 2026 window looks likely.