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