Is the Nothing Phone (2a), with These Epic Features, Worth Buying?

Soon after introducing the Nothing Phone (2), which was highly praised by the audience, Nothing has launched its latest smartphone, the Nothing Phone (2a), with a generous price range of below 24k, which has significantly added a next-level charm to the Nothing phone lineup. The latest phone (2a) has arrived with several impressive features and specifications; indeed, people might be wondering whether the newest phone (2a) is worth buying or not.

Features that significantly influenced customers to buy the Nothing Phone (2a):

With a minimalistic yet subtle design, the Nothing Phone (2a) flaunts its stunning iconic back panel with its traditional transparent design philosophy, which is infused with the highly-admired Glyph Interface. The phone offers a premium look and feels astonishingly comfortable in hand. The dual rear camera setup within a circular-shaped module looks exactly like two eyes staring from a window panel. 

That’s where the most popular Glyph interface is. Although this time Nothing has packed only three LEDs around the camera module, these LEDs light up when you receive notifications, when an alarm is ringing, when adjusting the volume level, and even when the music is playing. This interesting lighting system significantly attracted customers, as they couldn’t ignore flipping their phones in order to see the LED lighting.

Another feature that forces customers to buy the Nothing Phone (2a) is its impressive performance. The phone is packed with a real-time powerhouse, the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset, that significantly offers excellent performance with better smoothness while scrolling, multitasking, and gaming, which can be easily noticed only by analyzing the Antutu Benchmark score, which came around 741,999. On the flip side, the Phone (2a) runs on the latest Android 14 under the hood, which makes the phone much more pleasant and distinctive. 

Nothing Phone (2a) Full Specifications

Launch

Attribute	Value
Release Date	2024, March 05
First Sale Date	2024, March 12

Design

Attribute	Value
Dimensions	161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm
Front Build	Glass front
Back Build	Plastic
Frame Build	Plastic
Weight	190 g
Thickness	8.6 mm
Dual SIM	Yes
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
IP Rating	IP54
IR Blaster	No
Dual Mic	Yes
Colour	Black, White, Milk
Punch Hole	Yes

Display

Attribute	Value
Size	6.7 inches
Screen to Body Ratio	87.20%
Type	AMOLED
Curved or Flat	Flat
Refresh Rate	120Hz
4K video on YouTube	Yes
HDR10	Yes
Peak Brightness	1300 nits
Resolution	1080 x 2412 pixels
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
AOD	Yes
PPI Density	394 ppi

Performance

Attribute	Value
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro
Chipset Launch Date	March 5, 2024
Platform	4NM
Performance	2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor
CPU	Octa-core
GPU	Mali-G610 MC4
Antutu Score	707,480
CPU Throttle Test	92%
GeekBench	Single-core: 1,068 Multi-core: 2,454
BGMI Setting	HDR
COD Setting	Highest Setting
Genshin Impact	High Setting
4K Video Editing	Yes

Storage

Attribute	Value
Storage Type
RAM Type	LPDDR4X
Card Slot	No
Storage Variant	8GB + 128GB
	8GB + 256GB
	12GB + 256GB

Software

Attribute	Value
Software	Nothing OS 2.5.4
Android Version	Android 14
Latest Security Patch Update
Major Software Update Support	3 Year
Security Update Support	4 Year
Bloatware and Ads	No

Main Camera

Attribute	Value
Camera Type	Dual
Primary Camera	50MP (wide)
Ultra Wide Camera	50MP
Telephoto Lens	No
Macro Camera	No
Other Camera	No
Optical Zoom	No
Digital Zoom	10x digital zoom
LED Flash	Yes
Video Max Setting	4K@30fps
OIS	Yes
EIS	No
Rear autofocus	Yes
Slow Motion	Yes
Panorama	Yes

Selfie Camera

Attribute	Value
Camera Type	Single
Selfie Camera	32MP
Ultra Wide	No
Videography	1080p@60fps

Sound

Attribute	Value
Loud Speaker	Yes
Stereo Speakers	Yes
3.5 Headphone jack	No
Sound Quality

Battery

Attribute	Value
Battery Type	Non-removable
Capacity	5000 mAh
Fast Charging	45W
Charging Time	100% in 1 hour
Wireless Charging	No
Reverse Charging	No

Connectivity

Attribute	Value
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Infrared port	No
Radio	No
USB	Type-C 2.0
NFC	Yes

Sensors

Attribute	Value
Fingerprint sensor	Optical
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Gyro	Yes
Proximity	Yes
Compass	Yes
Barometer	No
GPS	Yes
Ambient Light Sensor	Yes

Network

Attribute	Value
GSM	Yes
HSPA	Yes
4G/LTE	Yes
5G	Yes
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes
5G No. of Band	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA

Box Content

Attribute	Value
Charger	No
Cable	Type-C Cable (supports USB 2.0)
Phone	Yes
Earphone	No
Pre Applied Screen Guard	Yes
User Manual	Yes

Price

Attribute	Value
8/128	Rs 23999
8/256	Rs 25999
12/256
12/512	Rs 27999

Verdict: 

Although the Nothing Phone (2a) is loaded with many interesting features, other distinctive features include its camera hardware, which offers pictures with crisp details and color contrast, a long-lasting battery pack, a stunning AMOLED display, and other software optimizations. It’s worth noting that one might consider buying the Phone (2a) due to its affordable pricing, exceptional performance, bloatware-free UI, and enhanced functionalities.

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