Alleged Nothing Phone (2a) test unit reveals design and specifications

HIGHLIGHTS

• The PVT (production validation test) unit of Nothing Phone (2a) reveals the design and specifications.
• The animation video of Phone (2a) schematics reveals the Glyph lighting design.
• Nothing Phone (2a) could be priced at around Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 in India.

Nothing is reportedly working on a new mid-range phone, reportedly dubbed the Nothing Phone (2a). The phone has started appearing online where it received the BIS certification. Tipster Yogesh Brar claims to have seen the prototype of the phone and revealed some key design elements. He has also shared the images of the PVT (production validation test) unit.

Separately, Dylan Roussel, an Android app developer on X (formerly Twitter), has shared an animation video showcasing the Nothing Phone (2a) via schematics and the chipset details.

Nothing Phone (2a) prototype

• Yogesh saysthe Nothing Phone (2a) in a post on X says that he has seen the prototype of the phone.
• The images of PVT units showthe phone all covered up but reveal the ‘About Phone’ section and the rear design.
• As per the images, the handset will be equipped with a centre-positioned punch-hole cutout to house the selfie camera and flat edges.
• The rear of the phone will sport dual cameras, which will be placed horizontally instead of vertically like the other two Nothing phones.
• The Glyph LED lights are hidden under the case but the schematic animation video shows the design.
• Yogesh says the design elements will be borrowed from Nothing Phone (1) and Phone (2).

Nothing Phone (2a) specifications (tipped)

• The PVT images reveal the Nothing Phone (2a) will sport a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, probably with a 120Hz refresh rate.
• The processor section is hidden but rumours are rife that it would be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC.
• The chipset could be paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage but there might be other options at launch.
• The handset is likely to boot Nothing OS 2.5 out of the box.
• There could be a 16MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.
• The phone might have a 50MP primary camera and a 50MP ultrawide sensor.
• The battery section mentions 1,000mAh but this is just a placeholder.
• The Phone (2a) could house the largest battery cell on any Nothing phone with a 4,920mAh battery.
• The handset is likely to boot Android 14 out of the box.

Nothing Phone (2) animation

• The animation videoshows the Phone (2a) also retains symmetrical bezels around the screen and this should elevate the viewing experience.
• The rear panel has dual cameras placed horizontally in the centre, probably in a circular housing.
• This is a fresh new design compared to the vertical camera placements at the top-left corner.
• We also see three LED glyphs surrounding the camera island and the arrangement of these also looks fresh.
• Dylan Roussel says the Nothing Phone (2a) will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset paired with Mali-G610 MP4 GPU.

The Nothing Phone (2a) might debut around MWC 2024, which could be around February. We should know more details about the phone soon. Yogesh says the Nothing Phone (2) could be priced between Rs 25,000- Rs 30,000 in India.

• Nothing Phone (2) price in India has been discounted permanently.
• The handset will now be available at Rs 39,999 for the 8GB/128GB model, Rs 44,999 for the 12GB/256GB, and Rs 49,999 for the 12GB/512GB.
• Th new price discount is already reflecting on Flipkart for customers to grab

Nothing Phone (2) price in India has been permanently dropped in India and this makes the phone much more affordable than before. The handset debuted in the country back in July this year and ships with premium specifications such as the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 50MP dual camera sensors, and a 120Hz AMOLED display. This price discount is already reflecting on Flipkart for customers to grab.

Nothing Phone (2) price after discount

• The Nothing Phone (2) launched at Rs 44,999 for the 8GB + 128GB, Rs. 49,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model and Rs 54,999 for the 12GB + 512GB model.
• The handset will now be available at Rs 39,999 for the 8GB/128GB model, Rs 44,999 for the 12GB/256GB, and Rs 49,999 for the 12GB/512GB.
• These prices are excluding any bank discounts.
• The handset is exclusively available via Flipkart and Croma stores.

Nothing Phone (2) specifications

• Display:The Nothing Phone (2) sports a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 1,600 nits of peak pixel brightness, HDR10+, and Corning Gorilla Glass protection on top.
• Processor:The handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor paired with Adreno GPU.
• RAM and storage:The chipset is paired with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM + 512GB storage.
• Camera: There is a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with OIS and EIS and a 50MP Samsung JN1 ultra-wide sensor. There is a 32MP shooter on the front for selfies and video chats.
• Software:Android 13-based Nothing OS 2.0 out-of-the-box.
• Battery:The handset packs a 4,700mAh battery, 45W wired fast charging, and 15W wireless charging support.

Should you buy the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a premium offering and can still be considered at the new price. The handset offers a premium 120Hz AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, which is a capable enough processor to handle your day-to-day tasks with ease and the Adreno GPU can handle gaming with ease. There is a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with OIS support.

The phone can click decent to good pictures in bright lighting conditions and for low light, OIS kicks in and improves the results significantly. The large 4,700mAh battery can last an entire day without any trouble. However, you need to buy a charger separately. All in all, the Nothing Phone (2) is a good buy in the segment.