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Nothing Phone (4a) Pro drops to its best price yet at just $400

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Nothing Phone (4a) Pro drops to its best price yet at just $400

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has dropped to a low price of $400. This discount, amounting to $100 off, is reported by 9to5Google.

According to Android Police, OnePlus has exited the US market, potentially creating an opportunity for Nothing to gain traction.

The discounted price of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is available on Amazon, as noted by 9to5Google and Android Authority, who both highlight the deal.

Brief written by urgent.news from Android Police, 9to5Google, Android Authority — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — it may contain errors, so check the original before relying on it.

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