Nothing confirmed earlier this week, they will not launch any flagship smartphone in 2026. Instead, the focus will be on the comparatively affordable Phone (4a) series. A new leak now suggests that Nothing could also announce a cheaper pair of over-ear headphones. 

According to a report from Dealabs, the company is working on a new model called the Nothing Headphone (a). As the name suggests, this is expected to be a more affordable alternative to the company’s existing premium headphones, the Nothing Headphone 1. 

The leak claims the headphones will be available in four color options: Black, Pink, White, and Yellow. 

Nothing Headphones (a) could launch in March

The report also outlines a possible launch timeline. The Nothing Headphone (a) is tipped to be officially announced on March 12, with pre-orders opening a week earlier on March 5. The headphones are expected to launch in Europe first, alongside other global markets, though there’s no word yet on an India launch timeline.

Pricing is where this leak gets particularly interesting. The Nothing Headphone (a) is reportedly priced at EUR 159 in Europe and GBP 149 in the UK. The Nothing Headphone 1, in comparison, launched at EUR 299 globally and arrived in India in July 2025 with a price tag of Rs. 21,990. 

According to previous rumors, the Headphone (a) might simply be a rebranded Headphone 1 with a plastic build. However, the reported pricing makes that seem unlikely. At this point, there’s no concrete information about specifications or features, but it’s safe to expect some compromises compared to the Headphone 1 to hit the lower price point.

For reference, the Nothing Headphone 1 features an over-ear design with a transparent body, 40mm dynamic drivers, and active noise cancellation rated up to 42dB, along with a transparency mode. It supports Bluetooth 5.3, multiple codecs including LDAC, dual-device connectivity, and up to 80 hours of battery life without ANC.

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