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Nothing Phone (4a) Pro launched with 140x zoom, new camera design
The Phone (4a) Pro is said to sport the world’s first 140x ultra zoom according to the brand.
Nothing has announced Phone (4a) Pro with a redesigned camera bump and metal frame today on Friday, March 6, 2026 alongside the standard Phone (4a) model. It brings a renewed visual identity to the mid-range duo with a distinctive circular glyph interface on the Pro model and a glyph bar on the latter.
The new handset from the British smartphone maker also highlights its addition of the 140x ‘ultra zoom’ which is said to be industry’s first according to the brand.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro launched
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro sports a 6.83-inch display in an AMOLED panel. It has a 144Hz refresh rate with a resolution of 1260 x 2800, backed by a Gorilla Glass 7i for added toughness.

In terms of cameras, the Phone (4a) Pro uses a triple-camera setup, consisting of a 50MP main, 50MP periscope, and 8MP ultra-wide sensors, while at the front is a 32MP selfie camera.
Underneath the Phone (4a) Pro is a 4nm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage, joined by a 5,080mAh battery that charges at 50W via USB-C (with 7.5W speed for reverse wired charging).
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Specifications
- DISPLAY: 6.83-inch AMOLED, 144Hz refresh rate, 1260 x 2800 resolution
- PROCESSOR: Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
- GPU: Adreno 722
- ROM: 128GB or 256GB
- RAM: 8GB or 12GB
- OS: Android 16 (Nothing OS 4.1)
- FRONT CAMERA: 32MP
- REAR CAMERA: 50MP main (f/1.88 aperture; OIS), 50MP periscope (f/2.88; OIS), 8MP ultra-wide (f/2.2)
- BATTERY: 5,080mAh with 50W wired and 7.5W reverse wired charging
- BIOMETRICS: Fingerprint
- COLORS: Silver, Black, Pink
- CONNECTIVITY: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC
- OTHER FEATURES: 10-bit color, Gorilla Glass 7i, 5,000-nits of peak brightness
- PRICE: EUR 480 (8GB + 128GB), EUR 550 (8GB + 256GB)
Pricing & Availability
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is priced at EUR 480 (~roughly PHP 32.8K) for the 8GB + 128GB model and EUR 550 (~roughly PHP 37.6K) for the 8GB + 256GB one. Global pre-orders start on March 13 and will be up on shelves on March 27.
There is no word yet regarding its Philippine release but a local listing is now available in the country.
News
Nothing Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro launched in PH via Digital Walker
After its global debut early March, Nothing Phone (4a) and (4a) Pro makes its way in the Philippines.
Digital Walker, the official distributor of Nothing phone products in the Philippines, has finally announced the arrival of both the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro in the country, bringing the brand’s newest mid-range duo on Friday, March 27, 2026, at an exclusive launch event held at Whitespace Manila in Makati.
Announced globally in early March 2026, the Nothing Phone (4a) duo introduces a redesigned camera layout in the lineup.

Retaining the similar glyph interface the Nothing brand was known for, the Phone (4a) features a glyph bar with mini-LEDs on the right, while the Phone (4a) Pro sports a more distinctive glyph interface in a circular layout.
Running on the latest Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.1 out of the box, both the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro are promised to receive three (3) major OS upgrades and six (6) years of security patches, further expanding the longevity of the mid-range duo in terms of software updates.

Both devices also carry the same battery capacity (5,080mAh) and a similar camera configuration (dual 50MP sensors + an 8MP ultra-wide), but differ in terms of display: Phone (4a) has a 6.77-inch screen with 120Hz refresh rate, while the Phone (4a) Pro opts for a larger 6.83-inch display with 144Hz refresh rate.
Nothing Phone (4a) Specifications
- DISPLAY: 6.77-inch Flexible AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution
- PROCESSOR: Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm)
- GPU: Adreno 810
- ROM: 128GB/256GB UFS3.1
- RAM: 8GB/12GB LPDDR4X
- OS: Android 16 OS (NothingOS 4.1)
- FRONT CAMERA: 32MP
- REAR CAMERA: 50MP f/1.88 SAMSUNG GN9, OIS (main) + 50MP /2.88 SAMSUNG JN5, OIS (telephoto) + 8MP Sony IMX355 120° FoV (ultrawide)
- BATTERY: 5,080mAh
- BIOMETRICS: Optical fingerprint scanner
- COLORS: White, Black, Pink, Blue
- CONNECTIVITY: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC
- OTHER FEATURES: 10-bit color, Gorilla Glass 7i, 4500nits of peak brightness
- PRICE: PHP 21,990 (8GB + 128GB), PHP 24,990 (8GB + 256GB), PHP 28,990 (12GB + 256GB)
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Specifications
- DISPLAY: 6.83-inch AMOLED, 144Hz refresh rate, 1260 x 2800 resolution
- PROCESSOR: Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
- GPU: Adreno 722
- ROM: 128GB or 256GB
- RAM: 8GB or 12GB
- OS: Android 16 (Nothing OS 4.1)
- FRONT CAMERA: 32MP
- REAR CAMERA: 50MP main (f/1.88 aperture; OIS), 50MP periscope (f/2.88; OIS), 8MP ultra-wide (f/2.2)
- BATTERY: 5,080mAh with 50W wired and 7.5W reverse wired charging
- BIOMETRICS: Fingerprint
- COLORS: Silver, Black, Pink
- CONNECTIVITY: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC
- OTHER FEATURES: 10-bit color, Gorilla Glass 7i, 5,000-nits of peak brightness
- PRICE: PHP 34,990 (12GB + 256GB)
Pricing & Availability
Pricing information of the Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro are as follows:
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 8GB + 128GB: PHP 21,990
- 8GB + 256GB: PHP 24,990
- 12GB + 256GB: PHP 28,990
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 12GB + 256GB: PHP 34,990
Pre-orders are now open for both devices until April 6, 2026, in authorized Digital Walker outlets nationwide, with the following freebies (for a limited time):
Nothing Phone (4a)
- CMF Buds 2
- Nothing Phone Stand
- Nothing Phone Lanyard with Keychain
- One (1) year extended warranty
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Nothing Ear (a)
- Nothing Phone Stand
- Nothing Phone Lanyard with Keychain
- Nothing Backpack
- One (1) year extended warranty
News
Samsung launches Galaxy A37, A57 with slimmer bezels, Ambient Island
Both the Galaxy A37 and A57 sport an even slimmer design and bezel compared to previous models.
Smartphone giant Samsung has announced both the Galaxy A37 5G and A57 5G in the Philippines, bringing a brand-new mid-range duo to the Galaxy A family, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
The two new devices from Samsung introduces a redesign of the camera layout called the “Ambient Island,” embracing a translucent aesthetic for the camera bump. Backed by Gorilla Glass Victus+, both the Galaxy A37 and A57 sport an even slimmer design and bezel compared to previous models.

Meanwhile, Samsung’s advanced AI capabilities can also be found on the two new models, including the enhanced Circle-to-Search (for quick Google results), Awesome Voice Transcription (for automated transcription of audio recordings), and Awesome Visual Editing (for AI-guided photo editing).

Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Specifications
- DISPLAY: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,900-nits peak brightness
- PROCESSOR: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)
- GPU: Samsung Xclipse 530
- ROM: 128GB, 256GB
- RAM: 8GB
- OS: Android 16 (OneUI 8.5)
- FRONT CAMERA: 12MP
- REAR CAMERA: 50MP primary with OIS, 8MP ultra-wide, and 5MP macro
- BATTERY: 5,000mAh with 45W charging
- BIOMETRICS: Fingerprint
- COLORS: Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Graygreen, Awesome White, Awesome Lavender
- CONNECTIVITY: Wi-Fi 6
- OTHER FEATURES: IP68 certification
- PRICE: PHP 25,990 (8GB + 128GB), PHP 27,990 (8GB + 256GB)

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Specifications
- DISPLAY: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,900-nits peak brightness
- PROCESSOR: Samsung Exynos 1680 (4nm)
- GPU: Samsung Xclipse 550
- ROM: 128GB, 256GB
- RAM: 8GB, 12GB
- OS: Android 16 (OneUI 8.5)
- FRONT CAMERA: 12MP
- REAR CAMERA: 50MP primary with OIS, 12MP ultra-wide, and 5MP macro
- BATTERY: 5,000mAh with 45W charging
- BIOMETRICS: Fingerprint
- COLORS: Awesome Gray, Awesome Navy, Awesome Icyblue, Awesome Lilac
- CONNECTIVITY: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0
- OTHER FEATURES: IP68 certification
- PRICE: PHP 28,990 (8GB + 128GB), PHP 30,990 (8GB + 256GB), PHP 37,990 (12GB + 512GB)
Pricing & Availability
Pricing information of the newly-announced Samsung Galaxy A37 and A57 are as follows:
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 8GB + 128GB: PHP 25,990
- 8GB + 256GB: PHP 27,990 (PHP 26,490 introductory price)
Samsung Galaxy A57
- 8GB + 128GB: PHP 28,990
- 8GB + 256GB: PHP 30,990 (PHP 29,490 introductory price)
- 12GB + 512GB: PHP 37,990
Both devices are now available in authorized Samsung stores nationwide, with freebies include a travel adapter (worth PHP 1,190) and a phone case (worth PHP 990), alongside a Samsung Care+ warranty for two (2) years.
Meanwhile, 256GB variants for both models come with an additional PHP 1,500 off for a limited time.
Gaming
Black Shark launches Ice Cooling Back Clip 6 Pro Magnetic Edition in China
Included in the cooler is a 0.71-inch HD display for real-time stats like cooling, power, temperature, and fan speed, with customizable wallpapers, and 16 RGB LEDs.
Xiaomi gaming sub-brand Black Shark has launched the Ice Cooling Back Clip 6 Pro Magnetic Edition in China.
The specs of the Ice Cooling Back Clip 6 Pro Magnetic Edition include a 40x40mm custom TEC chip with 35W cooling power, achieving a maximum temperature drop of 50°C in a 25°C environment.
Included in the cooler is a 0.71-inch HD display for real-time stats like cooling, power, temperature, and fan speed, with customizable wallpapers, and 16 RGB LEDs.
The Ice Cooling Back Clip 6 Pro Magnetic Edition also features a 2N magnetic attachment, soft silicone padding and fully supports app integration through the Black Shark Equipment Box app.
Black Shark recommends using a 40W or higher charger to use in tandem with the cooler. The Ice Cooling Back Clip 6 Pro Magnetic Edition is on pre-order for CNY 249 (~roughly US $36; PHP 2.1K) in China.
Via: Gizmochina
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