Nothing’s most recent teaser indicates that its budget lineup isn’t finished; it’s simply being rebranded.
Nothing has scrapped plans for a new CMF phone due to rising costs, but a recent teaser suggests a similar concept may be reviving under its primary brand.
Shortly after announcing the cancellation of its next CMF phone, Nothing released a teaser indicating a likely substitute under its main brand. The new video posted on X doesn't explicitly name the upcoming device, but a clue towards the end hints it might be referred to as the Nothing Phone 4b.
A design reminiscent of its lineup is showcased
The video displays a hand-drawn depiction of a phone that aligns with Nothing’s typical design style, featuring a transparent back panel showcasing visible internal components and a single rear camera lens. The footage then transitions to a series of sketching pencils, with the 4b pencil noticeably taller than the others.
The accompanying caption reads “(b)usted,” cleverly playing on words linked to the 4b name. If this name proves accurate, the Nothing Phone 4b may fit in as a more budget-friendly option below the existing Phone 4a and 4a Pro.
The cancellation of the CMF phone may clarify the timing
Nothing recently stated it is halting plans for a successor to the CMF Phone 2 Pro due to increasing memory and RAM prices. Co-founder Akis Evangelidis noted that maintaining the original specifications would have resulted in a price exceeding what the brand deems reasonable for that market segment.
In the meantime, the company continues to tease other unreleased products, including one with the codename Blastoise, indicating that the broader lineup is still advancing despite the retreat from the CMF side. A leaker has also suggested that ongoing CMF phone projects have been integrated into the main Nothing brand, helping explain the emergence of a lower-cost device under Nothing’s name rather than CMF’s.
Nothing has not yet revealed further details, so pricing, specifications, and a release timeframe for the Nothing Phone 4b remain undetermined for now.
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Nothing’s most recent teaser indicates that its budget lineup isn’t finished; it’s simply being rebranded.
Shortly after putting a CMF budget phone on hold, Nothing has hinted at a probable successor named the Nothing Phone 4b.