"Not delaying it, not soft-launching it later, just straight up not making one. The Phone (3) holds down the flagship spot through all of 2026, which Carl Pei spins as a refusal to follow industry conventions for their own sake. He's got a point about meaningful upgrades mattering more than arbitrary annual cycles, but the timing feels less like strategic patience and more like acknowledging that last year's flagship push didn't quite land the way they hoped."
"Pei describes a "complete evolution" that pushes the A-series toward flagship experiences through premium materials, upgraded displays, enhanced cameras following the 3A Pro's periscope success, and better overall performance. Design-wise, expect new colors and continued polish on Nothing's transparent aesthetic, aiming to stay distinctive while appealing broader. But here's where things get complicated: RAM prices have gone absolutely wild thanks to AI demand, forcing Nothing to raise prices across their smartphone portfolio."
Nothing is not producing a Phone (4) in 2026 and will keep the Phone (3) as its flagship throughout the year. The Phone (4a) will be the sole new release, marketed as a 'complete evolution' that brings premium materials, improved displays, enhanced cameras influenced by the 3A Pro's periscope, and stronger performance. Design updates include new colors and continued transparent aesthetics. Surging RAM prices driven by AI demand force component-cost increases, pushing Nothing to raise smartphone prices. The (4a) must justify higher pricing, differentiate in a crowded mid-range market, and shoulder the company's 2026 smartphone expectations.
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