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Nothing Phone 4b: Industrial Design Meets Retro Futurism
7 Jul
Summary
- The Phone (4b) boasts a striking industrial, retro-futuristic design.
- It features an IP64 rating for dust-tight and splash-resistant capabilities.
- The Glyph Bar offers customizable lighting for alerts and tracking.
The Nothing Phone (4b) captivates with its cold, utilitarian, and industrial design, reminiscent of sci-fi hardware. Available in powder blue, black, and white, its rear panel showcases an oversized camera island with screw-like accents and sharp geometric paneling for a retro-futuristic look. Inheriting a smooth unibody from the Phone (4a) Pro, it aims to resist fingerprints. The squared-off edges enhance its aggressive industrial appearance.
Measuring 6.47 by 3.08 by 0.34 inches and weighing 7.4 ounces, the Phone (4b) is slightly larger than the Phone (4a) Pro. It holds an IP64 rating, signifying dust-tight and splash-resistant properties, though less robust water resistance than the Phone (4a) Pro's IP65 or the Galaxy A37's IP67. The left side features an Essential Key for screenshots and accessing the Essential Space AI-hub.
The Glyph Bar on the rear panel provides customizable lighting for alerts, charging progress, weather notifications, and ride tracking. While visually appealing, its practical utility is noted as more cosmetic than essential for daily use. The phone includes a volume rocker, power key, SIM card slot, USB-C port, and speaker grille on its bottom edge.
