Nothing Phone (2a) is finally official and here’s what we know and our initial thoughts on it!
Nothing Phone (2a) Intro
The brand-new Nothing Phone comes out to the world today — after months of teasing, the company has finally spilled the beans and is opening up sales on it. What is it? The Nothing Phone (2a) is the third Nothing Phone, but the first one to be specifically positioned as an affordable midranger.
The Nothing Phone (2) is still the flagship and the best from Nothing that you can buy right now. The Nothing Phone (1) used to be the more „affordable“ version of that, up until now. The Nothing Phone (2a) launches for about $350, and comes with a lot of cool specs, plus that signature design. So, you get something that looks unique, something that runs faster than the old Phone (1), and something that still has that Nothing user interface and overall brand message stamped all over it.
Will it be a good phone for its asking price? Let’s explore further!
Fully plastic build
A new, smaller version of the Glyph
MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro processor, tuned in partnership with Nothing
6.7″ screen with Gorilla Glass 5
5,000 mAh – largest battery in a Nothing Phone so far
Table of Contents:
Specs
Design and Colors
Display
Camera
Performance
Software
Battery and Charging
Audio Quality
Alternatives
Summary
Nothing Phone (2a) SpecsHaving it where it counts
With a midrange phone that costs well below $400, obviously some corners had to be cut. However, the Nothing Phone (2a) specs still look very, very decent, with a good display, great battery, and a processor that sounds promising.
SpecsiPhone 15 Pro Max
Size and Weight 6.37 x 3.01 x 0.34 in (161.7 x 76.3 x 8.55 mm)
6.7 oz (190 g)
Display 6.7″ AMOLED, 1084 x 2412 (394 PPI)
30-120 Hz ProMotion
1,300 nits peak
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
8-core, 2.8 GHz, 4 nm
Software Nothing OS 2.5, Android 14
Cameras 50 MP main, f/1.88 aperture
50 MP ultra-wide, f/2.2
32 MP front , f/2.2
Battery Size 5,000 mAh
Charging Speeds 45 W via cable
No wireless
Prices 12 / 256 GB for $349
The Nothing Phone (2a) is available in a couple different variants across the world, with RAM and storage option tiers. In the States, you need to register for the Nothing Developer Program and you will get to buy the 12 GB / 256 GB model for $349.
Nothing Phone (2a) Design & ColorsUnapologetically plastic
The Nothing Phone (2a) comes with a plastic body, 50% of which is obtained through recycling old materials, including ones from the Nothing Ear (2) production line. But here’s the kicker — the screen is still protected by a Gorilla Glass 5 pane, and the phone is still rated IP54 for limited dust protection and water splash resistance.
The sides are flat, the blending between the back panel and the frame is seamless, and Nothing claims the build is sturdier than what you’d usually see on that class of smartphone. We have to say, the Gorilla Glass 5 front sounds promising, and plastic itself has a history of being better at surviving drops than bendable aluminum.
The camera module on the back will be a divisive subject. It looks a bit odd, but Nothing proudly calls it „the eyes“ of the phone, and points out that the processor is right there next to the camera, acting as „the brain“. And yes, the circular Glyph is — obviously — the head.
But it’s not just quirky design — the camera module has been placed there for two reasons.
