Nothing Phone (2a)

Detailed Product Specifications

Design and Build

The Nothing Phone (2a) has been officially announced with a focus on a bold design and budget-friendly pricing. It features new Glyphs and a dual-camera system. It has a distinctive design includes 3 Glyph strips, one of which acts as a progress bar for certain apps. The handset comes with a plastic back and sides, while the power button and volume rockers are made out of aluminum. Dimensionwise, it measures 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.34 in) and weighs 190g. The center camera module placement allows the phone to rest flat on the surface without wobbling. Indeed, the Nothing Phone (2a) seems to be a promising option for those looking for a unique design and solid features at a more accessible price point.

Other notable on the uniquely designed handset are:

• Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
• Large bright glass screen display
• IP54 – splash, water and dust-resistant rating
• 3 LED lights on the back (notifications, camera fill light)
• Colorways: Black, White, and Milk.

Nothing Phone (2a) Display

The device boasts a 120Hz AMOLED display, providing a smooth and vibrant visual experience. It features a 6.7-inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, ensuring sharp and clear images. This display is one of the highlights of the device, offering high-quality visuals that are quite impressive for a mid-range smartphone. The always-on-display feature ensures you get all notifications and time even when the handset is idle. A Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protects the immersive screen from scratches, finger smudges, and breaking from accidental falls.

Camera Set up

The Nothing Phone (2a) features a dual-rear camera setup which includes a 50MP main sensor. The camera system is designed to deliver high-quality images and supports various photography modes to enhance the user experience. The phone’s camera setup is one of its standout features, offering a balance between performance and affordability. If interested in mobile photography, you will find the Nothing Phone (2a)’s camera capabilities a compelling choice for the mid-range smartphone market. Besides shooting high-quality pictures, it records 4K and 1080p videos and comes equipped with gyro-EIS for image stabilization.

Performance

To ensure top performance, the Nothing handset comes equipped with:

Operating System

It runs on Android 14, complemented by Nothing OS 2.5. Nothing OS 2.5, which is based on Android 14, brings a variety of new features and improvements to enhance your user experience on the Nothing Phone (2a). Some of the key features include:

• Customization: A redesigned home screen and lock screen customization page, new wallpaper effects like Atmosphere and Glass, and a monochrome color theme synonymous with Nothing Phone (2a).
• Glyph Interface: Integration with Google Calendar for the Glyph Progress bar, time presets for the Glyph Timer, and the ability to access the Glyph Timer directly from the lock screen.
• Widgets: the OS provides new widgets for the pedometer, media player, and screen time, which can be updated through the Nothing Widgets app on the Google Play Store after installing the firmware update.

These uniquely defined features aim to provide a sleeker, more customizable experience, and make the Glyph interface more functional and interactive. The OS update also includes general performance enhancements and bug fixes to ensure a smoother operation. Overall, Nothing Phone (2a) offers a better user experience compared to Nothing Phone (1), which runs on Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, Nothing OS 2.5.2

Processor

The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset. The MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset is a significant component of the Nothing Phone (2a), providing it with powerful performance capabilities. Some fundamental details about the chipset include:

• Architecture: the chipset is built on TSMC’s advanced 4nm process technology, which offers a balance of power efficiency and performance.
• CPU: It features an Octa-core CPU with two high-performance Cortex-A715 cores clocked at 2.8 GHz and six efficient Cortex-A510 cores. Such an advanced CPU makes high-level tasks and multi-tasking across multiple open apps seamless through increased and improved processing efficiency.
• GPU: a Mali-G610 MC4 is integrated into the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset, and it effectively supports high-quality graphics and gaming experiences.

Notably, this chipset has been co-engineered with MediaTek to ensure better software and hardware integration, leading to optimal power consumption and performance. Specifically, the Dimensity 7200 Pro is designed to deliver a performance that is 18% more powerful and 16% more efficient in terms of battery consumption compared to its predecessor Nothing Phone (1), making the Nothing Phone (2a) a strong contender in its price segment.

Storage Capacity

Nothing Phone (2a) comes in 3 storage variants:

• 128GB 8GB RAM;
• 256GB 8GB RAM
• 256GB 12GB RAM.

These components (RAM and internal storage) come together to provide a smooth and efficient user experience, whether for everyday tasks or more demanding applications. Indicatively, this is a high performance based on its RAM, ROM capacities, robust installed Chipset, and 5G network configurations. Although it does not support additional memory (no MicroSD), the installed storage specifications on each model are sufficient to get the job done as far as the storage of apps, software, downloaded files, and multimedia file storage is concerned.

Network, Connectivity, and Communication Support on Nothing Phone (2a)

The Nothing Phone (2a) offers a comprehensive range of network, connectivity, and communication features. They include:

• Network Support: It supports a variety of 5G bands including n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n39, n40, n41, n66, n77, and n78, as well as multiple 4G (FDD and TDD), 3G, and 2G bands. HSPA, LTE-A, 5G network speed provide you with the much-desired superfast uploading and downloading of large files at record speed. also, 5G guarantees seamless video communications across various video platforms such as Google Video, Zoom, Facebook, and other supported platforms.
• Wireless Connectivity Options: The device includes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6), Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC for near-field communications.
• Wired Connectivity: it comes with USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, which is a letdown considering there are upgraded and more efficient USB variants that are faster, safer, and more efficient in data transfer and power charging.
• Communication Features: Nothing Phone (2a) comes with dual Nano SIM support and is equipped with multiple antennas for improved signal reception. The phone also features GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS for location services.

Overall, these highlighted features ensure that the Nothing Phone (2a) can provide robust connectivity and communication capabilities across various networks and regions. However, it is important to note that compatibility with certain network bands may vary based on regional availability and local carrier support.

Power and Battery Consumption

Nothing Phone (2a) is packed with a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 45W wired fast charging. The large-capacity battery is designed to provide extended usage times, and the fast-charging capability allows for quick power-ups, making it convenient for users on the go. Specifically, the 45W wired unit provides 1-50% fast charging in 23 min, and 1-100% in 1 hour which is quite impressive.

In terms of power management, the Nothing Phone (2a) includes features to optimize battery life and ensure efficient power consumption. The MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset, which powers the device, has been co-engineered with MediaTek to deliver better software/hardware integration, leading to optimal power consumption. Additionally, the phone is reported to maintain at least 90% of its original battery capacity for at least 1,000 full charge cycles, indicating a focus on longevity and sustainability.

Moreover, the device’s power management system is designed to balance performance and battery life, providing a smooth user experience without compromising on the phone’s endurance. With these specifications, the Nothing Phone (2a) will surely offer a reliable and efficient power solution to you, no matter how hard you push it on usage.