“Nothing Phone 2A : The Next Big Thing in Mobile Tech?”

The Nothing Phone (2a), launched today, March 5, 2024, is the company’s third smartphone offering. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the Phone (1), the Phone (2a) features a distinctive transparent design and a focus on affordability. Let’s dig deeper into the specifics of this exciting new phone.

Nothing Phone 2A

Processor

MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro Clock speed Up to 2.8 GHz Core, count 8-core ,Technology 4 nm Gen 2 TSMC process (N4P)

The custom Dimensity 7200 Pro processor, developed in collaboration with MediaTek, provides optimal performance while consuming minimal power. The new 4 nm Gen 2 TSMC process significantly improves power efficiency. With 20 GB RAM and 12 + 8 GB RAM Booster, you can easily use your favorite apps and remember where you left off.

It has an advanced cooling system. A game changer for performance and longevity.

• 3200 mm Extra large vapour chamber for faster and more even heat distribution.
• 12,000 mm Large cooling area with a thick 0.11 mm graphite layer for rapid heat dissipation.

740,000+ Antutu score for Mediatek 7200 Pro is 741,999.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 (576,890)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G: 651,097

Camera

The Nothing Phone (2a) has a dual rear camera system, with a 50MP primary sensor and a 50MP ultrawide sensor. While not the most advanced setup on the market, it should be capable of producing acceptable photos in good lighting conditions. The front-facing camera for selfies is 32 MP.

• Main camera -50 MP F1.881/1.56″OIS & EIS Auto focus
• Ultra-wide camera -50 MP F2.21/2.76″114° FOV
• Front camera -32 MP F2.21/2.74″

• Video recording -4K 30fps (rear cameras)1080p 60fps1080p 120fps (Slo-Mo)Action Mode
• TrueLens Engine -Ultra XDRMotion CaptureNight ModePortrait OptimiserAction Mode

Display

The Nothing Phone (2a) inherits its siblings’ signature transparent back, which allows a glimpse into the phone’s internal components. This time, however, the design is a little more subtle, with a white color option alongside the classic black. The phone has a large 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, providing a visually immersive experience.

• DisplaySize 6.7”Display
• technologyFlexible
• AMOLED

• Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 5
• Resolution 1084 x 2412 (394 PPI)
• Color depth10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
• Contrast ratio 5,000,000:1
• Peak brightness 1300 nits
• Outdoor brightness 1100 nits
• Typical brightness 700 nits
• Adaptive refresh rate 30 – 120 Hz
• Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
• PWM frequency 2160 Hz

Design

Integrating a phone’s components into its external design allows us to highlight key functions in novel and innovative ways. By placing the cameras inside the NFC coil, Phone (2a) creates a new product icon: the eyes. Behind these is the phone’s intelligence hub, which functions similarly to a brain. This is also where Phone (2a) connects to the outside world. The camera records visual information, the Glyph Interface transmits data via video and audio, and the NFC coil sends and receives digital data. The elements are precisely positioned using a circular grid system. It extends all the way to the phone’s edge, resulting in more rounded corners. Creating a consistent and softer overall appearance and feel.

To pique interest, we’ve created a sense of symmetrical imbalance in which the lower half of Phone (2a) is purposefully designed to disrupt the flow of the top. The phone houses the battery, additional internal components, and a series of flexible printed circuits that connect the motherboard to the display, SIM card, and USB type C port. This part was inspired by Massimo Vignelli’s New York subway map, which was a graphical exercise that transformed an intricate chart into something simple and elegant. It turns out that the complexity of routing trains is comparable to that of routing electronics.

Nothing Phone (2a) introduces an industry first: a 90° infinity back cover. Adds a dynamic new dimension to our iconic transparent design while maintaining the phone’s structural rigidity and overall durability. To assemble, we used an innovative dual compression and injection process that allows for a thickness ratio of 2.2:0.8 (thickest to thinnest), compared to the industry standard of 2:1. Engineered by iterating the mould dozens of times with thousands of samples and testing it with over 180 different materials.

Functional customisation

Streamline your smartphone usage with customizable options that make sense to you. For a faster, more intuitive experience. Whether it’s a monochromatic theme that reduces the distracting nature of colorful branded icons or removing app labels for a less cluttered appearance, Nothing OS gives you control over your smartphone navigation.

Capacity

Under the hood, Nothing Phone (2a) is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro processor, a custom-built chipset specifically designed for the phone. This octa-core processor, coupled with RAM options ranging from 8GB to 12GB, promises smooth performance for everyday tasks and even light gaming. Storage options include 128GB and 256GB, catering to different user needs.

• Memory8 GB / 12 GBStorage128 GB / 256 GB

Connectivity

• SIM
• Dual SIM Yes
• SIM size Nano-SIM (4FF)
• Gigabit LTE 4×4 MIMO
• Gigabit 5G Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4×4 MIMO

• 5G NR band sn1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
• 4G LTE bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66
• 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
• 2G GSM850/900/1800/1900
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac or ax (Wi-Fi 6), 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band, 2×2 MIMO and MU-MIMO

• Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot

• Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, BLE

• NFC Yes, supporting Google Pay

• GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)

Operating System

The Phone (2a) runs on a “custom-built” version of Android 14, offering a clean and intuitive user experience. Nothing promises continued software optimization for faster app launches and refined animations. The software also includes a selection of unique Nothing widgets that complement the phone’s aesthetic.

Nothing OS 2.5 Powered by Android 14

Fast and smooth

We’ve continued to optimize our software for Phone (2a), with the goal of providing a fast and smooth user experience. As a result, app opening speeds are up to twice as fast as those of Phone (1), and over 500 transitions and animations have been refined.

Battery Capacity

• The Nothing Phone (2a) packs a decent 5000mAh battery, which should offer good endurance on a single charge. Additionally, the phone supports 45W fast charging, allowing you to quickly top up the battery when needed.
• 5,000 mAhCharging speed charging speed45 W 0 – 100% charge time 59 minutes 0 – 50% charge time 23 minutes

The phone also features the signature “glyph” lighting on the back, which can be customized for notifications and other functions.

Nothing Widgets

Little windows into your apps allow you to do more directly from your home and lock screens. With Nothing OS 2.5, we’ve expanded our library with more Nothing-designed widgets, including swipeable views and animations for deeper levels of information and interaction.

Dimensions

• Dimensions Height 161.74 mm
• Width 76.32 mm
• Depth 8.55 mm
• Weight 190 g

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In the box

• In the box Nothing Phone (2a)Nothing Cable (c-c)Phone (2a) Screen Protector (pre-applied) SIM tray ejector Safety information and warranty card

For more information and detailed specifications, you can visit the official Nothing website:https://in.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2a

Phone (2a)

Price and Availability:

The Nothing Phone (2a) starts at Rs 23,999 in India for the base variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The higher-end model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage will cost you Rs 27,999. Pre-orders for the phone have already begun, with official sales starting later this month.