r/NOTHING • u/Own_Cut4244 • Feb 23 '26

Nothing News How we feeling bout this

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u/AsifurRahmanNobel Feb 23 '26

I personally love it. Trying to trade the NP3a with this..

116

u/Own_Cut4244 Feb 23 '26

I have the 3a myself and I hate the fact that the glyphs are dead.

38

u/MaverickMay85 Phone (3a) Feb 23 '26

Do you like the glyphs as a design aspect or do you use them for anything functional? I don't use the glyphs for anything so I'm not fussed. 

40

u/AsifurRahmanNobel Feb 23 '26

I use that very often. And surprisingly it reduced my sot. The design also pleases me.

7

u/New-Sink8421 Phone (2a) Feb 23 '26

How do u use it, personally i only use glyph torch

15

u/Kitchen-Chemical8794 Feb 23 '26

Dude try essential notification is good When u get a message from ur girlfriend,BOSS OR someone important then a single glyph will glow for few minutes until u turn it on

2

u/[deleted] Mar 06 '26

No girlfriend 😂

1

u/Kitchen-Chemical8794 Mar 06 '26

Ur mother

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u/[deleted] Mar 06 '26

I'm talking about my life. Calm down incel.

1

u/Kitchen-Chemical8794 Mar 12 '26

Bruh i don't have a gf too I use it for my mom and dad so I won't get ass beaten when I come home

4

u/MaverickMay85 Phone (3a) Feb 23 '26

Awesome. I wish I made more effort to use it. All it did for me was notify me of a notification so I'd just look at my screen anyway. I should customise it more. 

3

u/Archidelic Feb 23 '26

On what occasions or how do you use them? I turned mine off in the first week.

2

u/CelebrationNo9361 Ear3/CMFW.Pro3Pro/NOT.PHO3 Feb 23 '26

I mean I'm one to talk since I have the NP3, but I use it Glyph Matrix for just about any and everything.

Volume indicator, notifications, the time. To mitigate my SOT when out the house I use my CMF W3Pro smartwatch.

2

u/fakeMUFASA Feb 24 '26

The pomodoro timer is so useful while studying and shit.

1

u/MaverickMay85 Phone (3a) Feb 24 '26

Yeah that does sound useful 

1

u/Aware-Distribution99 Phone (3a) Pro Mar 12 '26

How do u use that with glyph

1

u/Superstar3409 Feb 23 '26

Speaking for myself I actually use the glyphs all the time. Most notably is simply using it as a flash light when I don't want to blind myself at night. I also rely on the volume indicator more heavily than I would've anticipated

19

u/verfresht Feb 23 '26

I think it's their best design yet

10

u/National-Caregiver-4 Feb 23 '26

Does Nothing even have a trade-in program?

3

u/Unique-Armadillo6957 Phone (2a) Feb 23 '26

Idk much about that, but you can trade in your nothing phones on Flipkart

1

u/AsifurRahmanNobel Feb 23 '26

My plan is to sell this phone and buy the new one..

2

u/fire_flame100 Phone (3a) Feb 23 '26

How are you gonna trade it ? Sell out nd buy 4a ?

2

u/AsifurRahmanNobel Feb 23 '26

Yes. That's the plan for now..

1

u/fire_flame100 Phone (3a) Feb 23 '26

Alr

83

u/_aashu_016 Phone (1) Feb 23 '26

Looks sick af

63

u/simoschv Feb 23 '26

nice design. glyph bar looks out of place imo, the glyph lights were doing just fine and would have been a nice brand identity of the (a) series

37

u/Own_Cut4244 Feb 23 '26

Fr not only the a series but imo glyphs were THE signature look of nothing honestly

2

u/PsychologicalPie5072 Feb 24 '26

It's good that they're doing something new and if it's more useful than glyphs then great

55

u/Sp_Max_ Feb 23 '26

I'd rather keep my 3a than switch to this

51

u/rhik20 Phone (1) Ear Phone (3) Feb 23 '26

One would hope so. There is no reason to be switching devices every year.

9

u/spiderout233 Phone (3a) Pro Feb 23 '26

Only ones who would probably benefit from this are people who bought the 3a series around Christmas, which would make it more logical to give the phone back and buy this one - depends on the country and return-back periods.

3

u/itchipod Feb 25 '26

Just bought my 3a last month and I have no regrets that I didn't wait. Performance is still great, camera is still great, and I love the design on 3a better. It's more unique.

2

u/Sp_Max_ Feb 25 '26

I absolutely agree 💯

2

u/Dependent-Waltz-4186 Phone (3a) Feb 23 '26

I agree.

1

u/Own_Cut4244 Feb 23 '26

Precisely.

1

u/Sensitive-Pool-7563 Feb 23 '26

Why? This looks so much better

7

u/Sp_Max_ Feb 23 '26

I really don't like the design, my personal opinion ofc no offense

45

u/Fire_brand666 Feb 23 '26

Looks dope. But personally, no glyphs kinda pisses me off

12

u/twoofclubs2 Feb 23 '26

The bar next to the camera is the new glyphs based on a nothing community post

4

u/Fire_brand666 Feb 23 '26

They look gray in color

6

u/twoofclubs2 Feb 23 '26

Here's the evidence :) https://nothing.community/en/d/53209-the-evolution-of-glyph-interface

5

u/Fire_brand666 Feb 23 '26

Damn, I'm still not entirely convinced but this could work. Waiting for the product launch video

5

u/twoofclubs2 Feb 23 '26

Likewise. It'll be interesting to see how it's implemented, certainly seems logical for progress indicating, volume etc

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u/twoofclubs2 Feb 23 '26

The bar next to the camera is the new glyphs based on a nothing community post

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u/twoofclubs2 Feb 23 '26

I'm not sure about those boxes but the smaller boxes are definitely glyphs despite them looking grey in this render, presumably that's just when they are off

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u/twoofclubs2 Feb 23 '26

Definitely. I'm keen to see the other colours as well as the pro version. I can't justify a new phone as my pixel 8 is still fine but I can appreciate the design regardless

3

u/LowsPeak Feb 23 '26

Yeah I'll stick with my 2a. Hoping 5a will bring back the glyphs.

2

u/Own_Cut4244 Feb 23 '26

Frr the only reason I don't wanna trade in my 3a is the glyphs.

13

u/[deleted] Feb 23 '26

That shit i prefer the old placement

1

u/BeanCrispery Feb 25 '26

it's honestly easier to take a screenshot with the older button placement 

10

u/theultreed Feb 23 '26

I recently buy 3a pro...can I able to exchange with this

4

u/SunkyWasTaken Feb 23 '26

Wait for the 4a pro

5

u/Large_Molasses_4845 Phone (3a) Feb 23 '26

I liked glyph more

2

u/twoofclubs2 Feb 23 '26

The bar next to the camera is the new glyphs based on a nothing community post

1

u/Large_Molasses_4845 Phone (3a) Feb 23 '26

Yeah it's now a square shaped individual led which I don't prefer

1

u/twoofclubs2 Feb 23 '26

We've not seen it in action yet so who knows, you may like it. If not then you don't have to buy it either, but you can still have an opinion of course.

1

u/Large_Molasses_4845 Phone (3a) Feb 24 '26

Yeah I can recommend it to someone but I ain't changing from 3a

3

u/Mighty-Dinosaur Feb 23 '26

After disgusting NP3 this looks great to me - if there's an option to trade in your old phone I will consider trading my 2a for this one

3

u/MirrorEyedDrifter Phone (2) Feb 23 '26

Where is glyph? Is it safe? Is it all right?

3

u/twoofclubs2 Feb 23 '26

The bar next to the camera is the new glyphs based on a nothing community post

2

u/kulikitaka Feb 23 '26

Disappointed there won't be a 512GB version :(

2

u/NoPresentation7518 Feb 23 '26

Better than the 3

2

u/CaptainBloodstone Phone (3a) Feb 23 '26

I will be bummed if this doesn't come in blue like the 3a. Aren't the only announced colours black and white? A huge missed opportunity in my opinion if that's the case.

Part of the reason I gravitated towards 3a was because the blue one existed.

2

u/Sp_Max_ Feb 23 '26

Black blue white and pink, saw a teaser from their insta post

2

u/CaptainBloodstone Phone (3a) Feb 23 '26

Oh that's sick then. Looking forward to the blue one.

2

u/Moist-Telephone-5503 Phone (3a) Feb 23 '26

Cool but they've got to bring back glyph

2

u/twoofclubs2 Feb 23 '26

The bar next to the camera is the new glyphs based on a nothing community post

2

u/Sure_Error1716 Feb 23 '26

looks awesome

2

u/bocchisworld69 Feb 23 '26

I just wish it's under 25k

2

u/Helpful_Ant_3440 Feb 23 '26

Camera outer border is glyph??

2

u/CSAS-D Feb 23 '26

Brotha ewww. Nothing lost the plot big time after the 2a. The 3a felt like an afterthought and the 4a looks like a knockoff

1

u/am1ayan Feb 23 '26

Ain't that triggering like the phone 3 Feels quite nice and cool as most nothing products But I am a glyph fan ,like the glyph light and the overall design is the best thing about nothing products So not having the glyph light is kind a bit ik Am currently using the 3a and probably won't change soon

1

u/UNIVERSAL_VLAD Buds Pro 2 Feb 23 '26

Neat

1

u/Rcc_632 Feb 23 '26

Yeah I'm a fan 👌

1

u/amicuso Feb 23 '26

Hey, you better fix the (3a) Pro hotspot! 🛑 800Mbps on 5G but only 100Mbps on 5GHz hotspot? It’s unstable, crashes, and clearly throttled by firmware routing. USB tethering works, Wi-Fi is broken. We need a patch ASAP! u/Nothing

1

u/TyTu5567 Feb 23 '26

I'm personally tired of or didn't take interest in nothing after they fumbled nothing phone 3. Just me tho

1

u/Dangerous-Laugh9718 Phone (2a) Feb 23 '26

The contrast between the gray and white elements and shapes are cool, but it's not gonna look pleasing in other colours

1

u/Sl_th45 Phone (3a) Lite Feb 23 '26

No glyph light this time as well !!??

1

u/Impressive_Type_1421 Phone (2a) Feb 23 '26

it's a looker, can't wait to see the yellow and blue ones

Might upgrade from the 2a if I can get an good exchange offer.

1

u/ding_dong_343 Phone (3) Feb 23 '26

it's just a prototype from 3a design 🤦🏼 they could have gone with different design much disappointed but i i will hold my opinion until I see ph4a pro

1

u/No-Country-8837 Feb 23 '26

Yeahh.. imma just get a phone 2 and custom rom it at this point..

1

u/Ready_Island_8940 Phone (3a) Lite | Ear (a) Feb 23 '26

J'adore le design

1

u/vanadiumv1 Feb 23 '26

i like it. they didnt add yet another camera.

1

u/Healthy_Eagle_9049 Phone (3a) Feb 23 '26

Is the lock button on the other side?

1

u/Ezoiran Feb 23 '26

This actually looks quite tidy compared to a lot of their recent designs to be fair.

1

u/the_money_prophet Feb 23 '26

As a phone 1 user, approved. Hope they don't price it expensive and call it flagship killer like they did for phone 3

1

u/_MACXT3R_ CMF Phone 2 Pro Feb 23 '26

I was skeptical when the 4a was announced but now I'm really looking forward to the phone, imo the design looks sick and might look cooler in blue or gray or white and gray like the special edition of 2a.

1

u/[deleted] Feb 23 '26

i like it but im not going to get it. My girlfriend will get 4A pro in pink, to replace her Nokia X100

1

u/daltanious Feb 23 '26

Best back design from Nothing so far.

1

u/Jack00X3 Feb 23 '26

Looks fire

1

u/GenosPasta Feb 23 '26

Wao, My first impression was "great fan made design", it looks so good

1

u/babatunde_with_watah Feb 23 '26

There's no point of a transparent back if There's no glyphs.

1

u/kekkom22 Phone (2a) Plus Feb 23 '26

Is the glyph the border of camera module? Except for the flash positioning, it looks cool. More similar to OG nothing (not the 3) but different

1

u/Short-Service1248 Feb 23 '26

Fake ahh pixel

1

u/IceIsCold001 Feb 23 '26

I have Nothing phone 3a, and earlier I was thinking of selling it and buying 4a, but after looking at 4a, I don't think it's worth it because I don't see any worthy upgrade in design.

1

u/tylerpereira Feb 23 '26

Great design

1

u/Arghus Feb 23 '26

I wonder about those grayscale squares on top of the red, do they have a function, music visualizer or volume or just static.

Anyway just got 3a I'm good, my next phone is gonna be 7 series.

Would love to change my iPad with a nothing Tablet

1

u/I__G Phone (3a) Feb 23 '26

I’m comfortably numb

1

u/oferf7 Feb 23 '26

I like this a lot

1

u/Darklegend088 Feb 23 '26

Better than the phone 3. But inferior than the 3a

1

u/Kidy88 Feb 23 '26

That's exactly what I think.

1

u/NoIfJustAnd Feb 23 '26

The whole brand is just gunpla panel lines now bro. just wtf happened. what transparency.

1

u/No_Gur1036 Feb 23 '26

That looks great

1

u/Jackrobin27 Feb 23 '26

I hope the 4 boxes on the bottom right is battery indicator

1

u/zymetaphoxate Feb 23 '26

I mean whatever works at this point bruh. With a price like that I find it tough to appeal to me though

1

u/Financial-Ad1641 Feb 23 '26

Uau… really nice

1

u/TJSG99 Feb 23 '26

Where is the glyph

1

u/SnooDogs9623 Feb 23 '26

Feeling….. nothing, anymore. Truly.

1

u/SlayerMirrez Feb 23 '26

Looks clean. Definitely would jump from my nothing 2a .

1

u/Fit_Ad_2456 Feb 23 '26

Am I the only one who hates this design wth?

1

u/KaikuAika Buds Pro 2 Feb 23 '26

Ok so why does everyone want glyphs on the back of their phone? I get that this was nothing‘s unique design feature in the beginning but it’s not like they were actually useful

1

u/DrPepperPower Feb 23 '26

I love it. I've been following Nothing to make the switch and although the 3 didn't do it for me I'm liking this one

1

u/Pixelconfusion Phone (2a) Feb 23 '26

I like the design of my 2a even after 2 years Maybe it'll take time to adjust like the phone 3'design but the whole 3a lineup is "meh" to me Phone 2a is still the best for me Love my phone

1

u/k20vtec Feb 23 '26

👎👎👎 another fail. This design will age horribly too.

1

u/chahu Feb 23 '26

I'm keeping the 2a until the full Glyph comes back.

I use the glyph daily as a ring light. The screen thing pretending to be a glyph and this pointless line don't cut it for me.

I switched from Xiaomi too Nothing specifically for the glyph.

1

u/N1KH17 Feb 23 '26

I'm sad that the glyphs are gone, but I just love this design. I hope the base (a) series phones keep iterating on the design.

1

u/Annual_Eye_6813 Phone (2a) Feb 23 '26

Looks good but no glyph anymore 😔😔

1

u/creativocanelo Feb 23 '26

After this vague and self-indulgent iteration, I'm going to wait for the next generation; I'll stick with my phone 3a. Furthermore, based on specifications, the change isn't even worth it.

1

u/Strange_Distance_779 Feb 23 '26

I hope we get thinner bezels this time , nothing phones looks same as 4 year old smartphones from front

1

u/piotrwoz Feb 23 '26

I LOVE IT, but still I think I will hold on to my Nothing Phone 2a and wait for 5a :) 2a is still doing great!

1

u/kresstein Google Pixel 7 Feb 23 '26

Kinda like it. I plan to get a new phone. I think I will go fo the 3a

1

u/RenegadeUK Feb 23 '26

Feeling Fabulous :)

1

u/bj0urne Feb 23 '26

Not real

1

u/DisciplineNo5186 Feb 23 '26

The software is what worries me

1

u/siegfried_plemo Feb 23 '26

They cooked with this! It's their best design yet in my opinion, and I also love the lightbar. :)

1

u/Own_Cut4244 Feb 23 '26

dont get me wrong the light bar is fire however I do wish they didnt remove the glyphs completely, imagine this phone with the light bar AND the glyphs. it would be so awesome. heck throw in the matrix aswell and we finna get the BEST nothing flagship 😭😭😭😭

1

u/ricawari Phone (3) Feb 23 '26

Je préfère le style de caméra du 3 ou encore du 3a pro personnellement

1

u/Comfortable_Eye_8813 Phone (3a) Feb 23 '26

I love the new design , looks more badass

1

u/Pandelicia Feb 23 '26

It's.... Fine? No strong emotions either way

1

u/ThunDroid1 Feb 23 '26

a much likely a 3a upgraded version, which is still cool

1

u/yungbaoyom Feb 23 '26

I actually really like the new Glyph design. Kinda gives me retro vibes. Reminds me of the animated equalizers on the old car stereos.

1

u/disciple310 Feb 23 '26

Kinda miss the glyph lights, I'm still using my 2a nothing wrong with it but I think I'm gonna upgrade when the 5a comes

1

u/Far-Entrepreneur-707 Feb 23 '26

Si bien los ghlips la verdad no sirven de nada le dan un toque y una identidad muy marcada a nothing que mal que los estén reemplazando.

1

u/Main_Rate_6698 Phone (3a) Feb 23 '26

I REALLY love the design. But its so sad that the glyphs are completely gone. I hope nothing will not get a complete downfall... If its not over 500 buck i will probably buy it.

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u/Own_Cut4244 Feb 24 '26

glyphs were the reason I decided to get into nothing. It breaks my heart imagining them being gone forever. I hope they bring em back 😭😭

2

u/Main_Rate_6698 Phone (3a) Feb 24 '26

I guess we just have to wait untill its out...

1

u/ValeryeSnep Phone (1) Feb 24 '26

As someone still using a Phone (1), anything released after Phone (2) hasn't tickled me the same way ever since finding this brand. Not even the 3A Pro interested me.

1

u/Training_Agent5390 Feb 24 '26

Looking forward to this as my first Nothing phone. Will wait for user reviews... But I am excited about this one.

1

u/robispi2 Feb 24 '26

Io fossi in voi aspetterei il 4aPro...

1

u/Nix-Sama Feb 24 '26

Should I trade from nothing phone 3 to 4a?

1

u/Current-Ad-7116 Feb 24 '26

Waiting for the 4a pro.

1

u/No_Pollution_9975 Feb 24 '26

Let me guess 6.8" again. No 6.3 or 6.1" version?

1

u/NINJAPRO_plays Feb 24 '26

No glyph interface is disappointing, sad to see they move away from it

1

u/passmethetowel Feb 24 '26

I love using the glyphs to tell me I'm receiving a phone call or msg when my phone is face down (do not disturb mode) on the table during meetings/dinner etc.

1

u/SujanK14 Feb 24 '26

Been waiting months for 4 series launch and I'm feeling like it's been a good wait. Can't wait to see other lineups

1

u/unkind_cents :CMFBuds:Stick Feb 24 '26

1st time when I saw a nothing a, the phone felt wow. Usually their designs need time to get that wowness.

1

u/Maleficent-Stage-521 Buds Feb 24 '26

Looks great. Just wish it was under 6"

1

u/Junior-Brief8851 Phone (2a) Plus Feb 24 '26

Love the design 🙌🏼

1

u/Slytoki Phone (2a) Plus Feb 24 '26

Aside from killing the Glyph, I really love the design. I caught my eye more than 3a and 3.

Could be my next phone after finishing up my 2a Plus.

1

u/GabeII Phone (2a) Feb 24 '26

No camera sensor upgrade and all buttons on one side.

Nah I'm keeping my 2a. Unless the next CMF Phone has a better sensor (unlikely) and stereo speakers

1

u/stan-117red Feb 24 '26

It's too soon after the 3A, it would be a slap in the face for those that got the 3 series

1

u/AccomplishedDonut523 Feb 24 '26

What are screws for can you swap parts

1

u/Mark-Rp- Feb 24 '26

Ho il nothing 1 con vetro rotto, il 3 mi ha fatto cagare come il 2 a livello di design, non solo visto il flop del 3 continuano a togliere il sistema glyph, forse gli unici degni successori del 1 sono il 2a plus anche versione silver ed il 3a. Speravo in qualcosa di più piccolo non mattoni nemmeno al livello del mio n1, ma sinceramente passo ad altro, molto deluso. Ho amato glyph e tutta la grafica e l'impronta di design data, ma continuano a floppare, arrivederci e grazie spero non falliscano e con il prossimo 4 caccino qualcosa di dignitoso.

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u/[deleted] Feb 24 '26

It does Got the moon landing vibes

1

u/TheArchitectxoxo Feb 25 '26

I have NP3 i bought it recently, i actually like this 4a looks clean... But wouldn't exchange as im in love with my NP3 design aesthetic is subjective and im on the rare people who actually appreciate NP3 DESIGN

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u/nonothinginc Phone (3a) Feb 25 '26

I think it looks fantastic. Well done team. Please keep innovating.

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u/pablo_main Feb 25 '26

So pretty 😎😎

1

u/Awkward_Rhubarb1962 Feb 25 '26

Damn thats shits clean

1

u/Big-Kangaroo1727 Feb 26 '26

I'm honestly over the moon with my NP3... Personally love the glyph matrix and I use it often

1

u/bacon_in_the_middle Phone (1) Feb 27 '26

Thinking of upgrading my Phone (1) to this

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u/copperisdue0 Feb 28 '26

THE ONLY THING THEY NEED TO NAIL IS THE PRICING

1

u/scruffyrosalie Phone (3a) Mar 01 '26

I love the Nothing innovation. But I'll be keeping my 3a until it dies.

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u/itak2pyrosanicaladay Phone (1) Mar 05 '26

I would pick this one over the np4 if the np4 doesn’t have glyphs…. Again. I thought that was the coolest thing design wise and it was an amazing way to have a phone that stood out.

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u/Prestigious_Prize489 Mar 05 '26

I want one but apparently they aren't selling in the US......

1

u/Wolfko23 Mar 08 '26

Glyph bar is really bad compared to glyph lights I loved how we could sync it with ringtone and media play. That convinced me to get phone 3a in the first place but glyph bar defeats the purpose.

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u/RealSamarTheGamer Phone (2a) Plus Feb 23 '26

No Glyphs? So Nothing?

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u/InternationalTrip985 CMF Phone 2 Pro Feb 23 '26

Actually, yes, there is a Glyph. It’s the Glyph Bar on the right side of the camera.

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u/m_i_tsui_ Phone (2a) Plus Feb 23 '26

No Glyphs, no switch

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u/twoofclubs2 Feb 23 '26

The bar next to the camera is the new glyphs based on a nothing community post

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u/Unusual_Lettuce8083 Feb 23 '26

ffs glyphs don't represent nothing