Overview
- Carl Pei confirmed that some products arriving before the end of March will feature UFS 3.1 storage, with the Phone 4a series widely expected to be among them though final specs are unannounced.
- Pei said RAM prices tied to AI data center demand are pushing brands to either raise prices by as much as about 30% or scale back hardware features.
- Nothing’s previous Phone 3a models used UFS 2.2, a choice the company framed as prioritizing software, battery life, and display over storage speed.
- Reports indicate a first-quarter launch window for the Phone 4a lineup, potentially in March, with India expected to be an early market.
- Unconfirmed leaks point to standard and Pro models with a Snapdragon 7s-series chip, 12GB/256GB, a 6.8–6.82-inch AMOLED up to 144Hz, a 64MP main camera with 8MP ultrawide and 50MP telephoto, four color options, and an India price near Rs 29,999.