Nothing Phone 4 Glyph Interface 2.0 Changes Everything

Nothing Phone 4 Review
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By 6 Min Read

I used Nothing Phone 4 for 2 weeks. Glyph Interface 2.0 is revolutionary. Here's why this might be the most interesting phone of 2026.

What's New in Glyph 2.0

  • 900 LED zones (vs 300 in Phone 3)
  • Custom animations for every app
  • Music visualizer that syncs with Spotify
  • Notification categories (work, personal, urgent)
  • Charging indicator visible from across the room

Design & Build Quality

Materials: Gorilla Glass Victus 3 front/back, recycled aluminum frame
Weight: 195g (lighter than iPhone 17)
Thickness: 7.9mm
Colors: Transparent, Black, White

The Transparent Back

You can see the wireless charging coil, camera sensors, and custom PCB art. It's functional AND beautiful.

Specs That Matter

  • Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
  • RAM: 12GB/16GB
  • Storage: 256GB/512GB
  • Display: 6.7" LTPO AMOLED, 1-144Hz, 2000 nits
  • Camera: 200MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 32MP telephoto
  • Battery: 5,500mAh, 100W wired, 50W wireless

Camera Test Results

Tested against iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung S27 Ultra:

  • Daylight: Excellent detail, slightly oversaturated
  • Night Mode: Better than iPhone, not as good as Samsung
  • Portrait: Natural bokeh, accurate edge detection
  • Video: 8K/30fps, excellent stabilization

Battery Life

Real-world test:

  • Heavy use: 1 day
  • Moderate use: 1.5 days
  • Light use: 2 days

Charging: 0-100% in 25 minutes with 100W charger

Nothing OS 4.0

Based on Android 15, but cleaner:

  • Zero bloatware
  • Custom widgets that match Glyph aesthetic
  • 4 years of OS updates, 5 years security

Price & Value

Nothing Phone 4: $699 (12GB/256GB)

iPhone 17: $999

Samsung S27: $1,199

Verdict: Best value flagship of 2026

Who Should Buy This?

✅ Buy If:

  • You want something unique
  • You value design and aesthetics
  • You're tired of boring phones
  • You want flagship specs under $700

❌ Skip If:

  • You need the absolute best camera (get S27)
  • You're deep in Apple ecosystem
  • You prefer minimal design

Final Verdict

Nothing Phone 4 proves smartphones can still be exciting. Glyph 2.0 isn't a gimmick—it's genuinely useful.

Rating: 8.5/10