THE BEST LOOKING PHONE OF 2026

I would be lying if I said that the Nothing Phone 4a Pro isn't one of the most gorgeous-looking phones I have recently used. Among the features that missed the cut are the lack of a 4K 60FPS video mode. Secondly, a better ultrawide camera would have added immense value. Even so, it is a complete package

- Deep Majumdar

LONDON-BASED TECH hardware company Nothing has doubled down on the Phone 3 aesthetic and created something that comes across as nothing short of beautiful, i.e., the Nothing Phone 4a Pro. The company's thinnest phone yet and the first in the (a) series to feature a metallic body earns every bit of hype it generated before launch. The Phone 4a Pro takes a huge leap while maintaining the same design philosophy that Nothing follows. However, there are things to be addressed, and we will talk about them.

First Impressions: Nothing Phone 4a Pro's Design

The camera island is the first thing that catches the eye. The transparent glass cover houses three cameras, along with a larger and brighter Glyph Interface in a neat and rather eccentric layout. The rest of the phone is unibody aluminium with a matte finish. It looks extremely classy and chic.

One gripe: there is no physical button to control the Glyph Interface this time around, which poses a problem for those of us who have grown used to fiddling with it on the Phone 3.

On the upside, the Essential Key has been moved to the left-hand side, so users will no longer accidentally press it instead of the power button. A welcome change.

Display: Bright, Responsive, 144Hz

The vibrant, bright, and smooth OLED panel is without doubt one of the Phone 4a Pro's USPs. Everyday tasks, i.e., browsing, scrolling, streaming, are entirely effortless. The display does say 144Hz; however, it runs at 120Hz for the most part, with 144Hz reserved for limited apps such as casual games. The bezels are slimmer than on the Phone 4a, symmetrical, and blend beautifully into the overall look.

Camera: A Powerhouse Primary Sensor