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Nothing Phone (4a) launched with new glyph bar, different build
Nothing promised three (3) OS upgrades and six (6) years of security patches for the Nothing Phone (4a) series.
The Nothing Phone (4a) is part of the latest Phone (a) series alongside the Phone (4a) Pro and the latest Nothing Headphone (a).
Nothing Phone (4a) has the same display size of 6.77-inch but now with better glass protection, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, and a new glyph bar with 63 precision mini-LEDs, which is up to 40% brighter.
In terms of cameras, the handset uses a triple-camera setup: a 50MP SAMSUNG GN9 sensor with supporting cast to get close to its subject, a 50MP SAMSUNG JN5 telephoto camera with up to 3.5x optical zoom (up to 70x digital zoom) and a 8MP Sony IMX355 for a wider perspective.

At the helm of the Phone (4a) is a 4nm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, offered in either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of memory configurations. Meanwhile, the phone runs on NothingOS 4.1 based on Android 16.
Nothing promised three (3) OS upgrades and six (6) years of security patches for the Nothing Phone (4a) series.
The 5,080mAh battery has some minor increase from 5,000mAH (compared to its predecessor) with 50W charging and 7.5W reverse charging, but the charging brick is sold separately.
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: EUR 350 (8GB + 128GB), EUR 390 (8GB + 256GB), EUR 430 (12GB + 256GB)
Pricing & Availability
The Nothing Phone (4a) is available four colorways: White, Black, Pink, and Blue, and is being offered in three memory variations. Pricing is as follows:
- 8GB + 128GB: EUR 350 (~roughly PHP 23.9K)
- 8GB + 256GB: EUR 390 (~roughly PHP 26.7K)
- 12GB + 256GB: EUR 430 (~roughly PHP 29.4K)
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
News
Tecno Spark 50 5G launching in India this March
The new smartphone carrying the “Design Ka Tashan” (flare of design) moniker is said to launch this March 27.
Tecno has just showed a teaser of the Tecno Spark 50 5G ahead of its launch on March 27, 2026 in India. Accordingly, Amazon highlights the tagline for the Tecno Spark 50 5G as “Design Ka Tashan” or “flair of design” with a 6,500mAh of battery and 45W fast charging.
Aside from a large battery capacity, the device is also certified with MIL-STD 810H, meaning it can withstand a drop from the height of 1.5m. Under the hood, the device runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 and comes with Android 16 out of the box.

Other features highlighted is the UPS 3.0 signal-boosting technology, the device is said to support 2x faster payments even in weak network conditions via Tecno’s “No Network Communication”. The device is also offered in Fantasy Purple, Mint Green, Ink Black, and Champagne Gold colour options.
The Tecno Spark 50 5G is expected to launch on March 27, 2026 in India and will be first available on Amazon India.
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