Nothing Phone (2a) is official: Big battery, bold design, budget price،
It's March 5 and, as promised, Nothing has finally unveiled its budget smartphone, the Nothing Phone (2a).
According to Carl Pei's company, the Nothing Phone (2a) is there to “people who love to explore new innovations and designs, but who also know what they want (and don't want) from their smartphone.” Phone (2a) represents Nothing's unique design expression, embodying the first ever internal smartphone design concept created in 2020, just months after Nothing's initial launch.
With the Phone (2a), Nothing introduces a new design icon: the eyes, by intelligently placing the cameras inside the NFC coil. This innovative approach adds a new perspective to the Phone (2a) design, with its 90° angled unibody shell that wraps around the edges to create a unique dimension. Additionally, the dual camera module fits perfectly into this setup.
Sporting an all-plastic build, the phone (2a) comes in three sleek color options: black, white and milk. On the back, it reinvents the iconic Glyph interface, retaining the capabilities of
while adding a distinct aesthetic with a unique trio-light configuration.
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Now let's talk about its display! The phone (2a) features a 6.7-inch flexible AMOLED display, delivering incredibly accurate color reproduction with 1.07 billion colors while taking into account battery consumption. AMOLED technology, with its Active Matrix layer on the OLED screen, ensures precise control of each pixel for premium image quality.
Protected by Gorilla Glass 5, the phone's screen (2a) is more resistant to scratches and cracks, making it durable against accidental drops. With a peak brightness of 1,300 nits, it surpasses Nothing's first phone, the flagship phone (1), which can reach up to 1,200 nits. It's not a big difference, but it's still an upgrade.
The Phone (2a) also benefits from a 120Hz refresh rate, providing ultra-smooth interactions that dynamically adapt to the content displayed. This refresh rate, ranging from 30 Hz to 120 Hz, ensures smooth responsiveness while optimizing battery consumption.
And finally, the phone (2a) features the thinnest bezels in the Nothing smartphone lineup, measuring just 2.1mm symmetrically on all four sides of the screen. This results in an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 91.65%, thanks to the combination of a flexible panel and structural improvements.
Phone camera features (2a)
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The phone (2a) is powerful with its 50 MP dual rear camera, powered by TrueLens Engine. This innovative engine is a powerhouse of advanced computer algorithms, working together seamlessly to ensure that every snap taken on the phone (2a) reflects real life as closely as possible. One of its most notable features is Ultra XDR, a collaboration with Google that ensures accurate rendering of highlights and shadows in every shot. Here's how it works: The TrueLens engine captures eight images at different exposure levels in RAW format, then adjusts the brightness. of each pixel up to five times for true-to-life results.
And for those impeccable selfies, the Phone (2a) has an impressive 32 MP front camera. It uses the same sensor as the Phone (2), offering 27% more light sensitivity compared to the Phone (1), meaning more detail shines through in every selfie, regardless of lighting conditions .
Let's talk about the performance of the Phone (2a)
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Under the hood you'll find the Dimensity 7200 Pro processor, a collaboration between Nothing and MediaTek. It is designed to deliver top-notch performance while being mindful of energy efficiency.
Built on TSMC's latest second-generation 4nm process technology and paired with a generous 20GB RAM with RAM Booster technology, this 8-core chip accelerates up to 2.8GHz. Thanks to the Dimensity 7200, the Phone (2a) claims a 13% increase in power and a 16% improvement in efficiency compared to the Phone (1), according to the company.
As for the storage options, you can choose between 8GB RAM with 128GB storage or 256GB storage (India exclusive) or go for the variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage space.
Phone software (2a)
The phone (2a) is equipped with Nothing OS 2.5, based on the latest Android 14. Additionally, the company is committed to providing three years of software updates and four years of security updates, ensuring that your device stays up to date and secure. for years to come. With Nothing OS 2.5, Nothing has expanded its widget library, offering more customization options. These widgets feature swipeable views and animations, adding depth to your home screen and improving interactions.
A notable addition is the new Recorder widget, allowing users to effortlessly create voice memos on the go. Additionally, Nothing introduces an AI-powered Wallpaper Studio, offering unlimited custom wallpaper options for your home screen and lock screen.
Nothing Phone battery and charging (2a)
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According to the company, the phone (2a) goes above and beyond, offering up to two days of use on a full charge. It's not just bigger; it works better too. Nothing claims to have increased battery longevity by more than 25% compared to the Phone (1). This means that the phone (2a) can maintain more than 90% of its maximum capacity even after 1,000 charging cycles, which is equivalent to more than three years of daily charging.
For those times when you need a quick boost in power, the phone (2a) supports 45W fast charging, promising 50% power in just 20 minutes.
Nothing Phone (2a) pricing and availability
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As already mentioned earlier, the Phone (2a) offers a choice of three stylish colors: Black, White and Milk, with three distinct models to suit your preferences:
- 8 GB of RAM / 128 GB of storage: €329 EURO
- 8 GB RAM / 256 GB storage (available in India only): INR 25,999
- 12 GB of RAM / 256 GB of storage: €379 EURO
For most international customers, pre-orders will begin at 12:30 GMT on Tuesday March 5 via nothing.tech. The phone will then be officially available in most global markets on Tuesday, March 12, both through Nothing.tech and its partners.
If you're in the US, you can buy the phone (2a) in black with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for $349. This option is available through the Developer Program and you will be able to sign up through Nothing.tech on March 12. Once accepted, you will receive a link to purchase the phone (2a).
