Nothing’s next Budget Phones Spotted in IMEI Database

Nothing appears to be prepping two new smartphones to expand its smartphone lineup. The brand has indirectly teased the arrival of the Nothing Phone (4a) series, but a recent leak suggests it has registered two new smartphone models. This signals that development has moved from the prototype stage to commercial launch preparation.

Nothing Phones leaked in IMEI database

Spotted first by Smartprix, two mysterious Nothing Phones bearing model numbers A009 and A009P have appeared on the GSMA IMEI database. The appearance suggests these phones have moved past the concept stage and are undergoing the legal groundwork required for the release.

While official specifications remain unknown, the model numbers offer a significant clue about where these devices might sit in Nothing's portfolio. They appear unrelated to the Nothing Phone (4a) leak, which was previously spotted with the model number A069.

Instead, the A009 SKU suggests a connection to the brand's entry-level offerings. Considering the Phone (3a) Lite carried the model number A001, the similarity in numbering hints that the A009 and A009P could be lower-end, budget-centric smartphones.

The "P" variant could refer to a Plus or a Pro version. If the model number theory holds, Nothing could be gearing up to aggressively target the segment and the best phones under Rs 20,000, expanding its smartphones below the mid-range segment. These phones could launch alongside the Phone (4a) series, which is expected to arrive in March 2026.

To reiterate, the exact specifications or launch date of these models is currently unknown, but we should hear more about them as we transition into February 2026, so stay tuned.