First look at Nothing Phone (2a): Leaked image showcases design and alleged specs،
The cover image shows Nothing Phone (2)
Rumors of a more budget-friendly companion to the Nothing Phone (2) have been circulating recently. Just a few days ago, an image revealed the new Glyph interface and camera placement on the Nothing Phone (2a). Now, a new image gives a first look at the upcoming smartphone. Yogesh Brar, a reliable tipster, shared photos of the Nothing Phone's late-stage Production Validation Test (PVT) unit (2a), along with the claimed specifications. Nothing's next smartphone could feature a 120Hz OLED panel, a Dimensity 7200 chip, and 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage. The more affordable counterpart to the Nothing Phone (2) will come with Android 14 out of the box.
Nothing telephone 2a PVT
Gets:
– 120 Hz OLED panel
– Size 7200
– 8/128 GB
– 50MP dual camera setup
– Comes with Nothing OS 2.5
-Android 14
– New back design
– Redesigned Glyph
– Glyph controls similar to Phone 2MWC launch, good for $400 pic.twitter.com/WNCoJoRMhW
– Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) December 16, 2023
As seen in the image, the Nothing Phone (2a) will sport a dual camera setup. The rear of the phone (2a) will apparently house a 50MP dual-camera setup, with the second sensor likely being ultra-wide. The design of the Phone (2a) with its reduced Glyph lights differs significantly from its more expensive sibling, the Phone (2), as seen in the PVT unit in the photo.
PVT units, a subset of pre-production devices, are used to thoroughly test the functionality and quality of a product before mass production. They are usually made in small batches and are not intended for public sale. Although PVT units don't usually show exactly the final design of a device, this time around they confirm the new horizontal camera layout.
The simplified specs, including, for example, a more affordable chipset than phone (2)'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, could position phone (2a) at a reasonable $400. At this price point, the device will stand out with its distinctive design and a clean Android experience. The Nothing Phone (2a) could compete effectively with budget smartphone options like the Google Pixel 7a and Samsung's Galaxy A54.
Previous speculation, as well as the current one, points to a possible introduction at MWC (Mobile World Congress). MWC, one of the largest and most attended mobile industry events in the world, will be held from February 26 to 29, 2024 at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. However, there is still no official confirmation on whether the Nothing Phone (2a) will be revealed at the event, so stay tuned for updates.
