Nothing Phone (4b)

Accessories for the Nothing Phone (4b)

The Nothing Phone (4b) belongs to the few phones whose body is part of the device's identity. The upper part of the back reveals the layer underneath together with the Glyph strip, while the lower part has a calm, matte finish. It is worth keeping that in mind when choosing accessories: a poorly thought-out case covers exactly what people buy this model for.

Cases — transparent or opaque

If you care about keeping the original look, the transparent variant makes sense. It is worth choosing ones with a layer resistant to yellowing — cheap covers made of soft TPU take on a dirty shade after a few months, which against a semi-transparent back is far more noticeable than on an ordinary phone. An opaque case makes sense when you focus purely on protection and do not mind covering the panel.

Screen protection

The Nothing Phone (4b) has a 6.8-inch screen protected from the factory by Dragontrail glass. That solution is rarer than the popular Gorilla Glass and, although it handles scratches, an extra layer still comes in useful — especially over such a large surface, which meets keys or sand in a pocket.

Hybrid glass is available — flexible, thinner than classic tempered glass and harder to chip at the edge. The phone weighs around 210 grams, so a drop carries a lot of energy and it is worth combining screen protection with a case that cushions the corners.

Camera protection

A separate and often overlooked category is lens protection. The camera glass stands above the plane of the back, so when you put the phone down on a worktop it is the first thing to touch the surface. Lens covers cost a fraction of the price of repairing the module and do not affect image quality, as long as they match the specific camera layout.

What to look out for when buying

With this model it is worth checking three things. First, whether the case does not cover the Glyph strip, if you use its notifications. Second, whether the cut-out for the camera module has a raised rim — that decides whether the lens glass touches the worktop when you put the phone down. Third, the thickness of the cover, if you charge wirelessly: a thick layer can lengthen charging or interrupt it with a weaker charger.

Other Nothing models

Accessories for the brand's remaining phones can be found in the categories Nothing Phone (4a) and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro. The full range from the brand is gathered in the Nothing category.