Highlights
- Launch confirmed for March 5, marking the third smartphone by Nothing.
- Event to feature global debut in the UK and India, available via Flipkart.
- Rumored features include a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chip and Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5.
- Anticipated 50MP dual rear camera setup and distinctive Glyph interface.
Nothing the tech startup spearheaded by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, is gearing up for the launch of its third smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2a.
Touted as a more affordable alternative to last year’s Nothing Phone 2, this upcoming handset has sparked considerable interest over the past few months.
Now the company has confirmed that the launch is scheduled for March 5 at 11:30 GMT (5pm IST), with simultaneous debuts in the UK and India.
Nothing Phone 2a: Event Details and Availability
Fresh. Eyes.
The official Phone (2a) launch event is happening on 5 March 2024, 11:30 GMT. pic.twitter.com/eE6hPjXOeB
— Nothing (@nothing) February 13, 2024
Nothing’s video teaser on X (formerly Twitter), has a cryptic message “Fresh. Eyes.” accompanied by intriguing visual cues.
This could be a major hint to the repositioned camera sensors that have been doing the rounds over the last few weeks.
The event promises to unveil the Nothing Phone 2a in full, with Flipkart confirmed as the official sales partner in India.
Nothing Phone 2a: Speculation and Expectations
It remains to be seen whether the device will carry over the distinctive Glyph interface from its predecessor, a unique feature that has become synonymous with Nothing’s design philosophy.
Earlier reports have speculated that it most likely will and also pack in some additional hardware.
In terms of specifications, we can only guess for now but expect a highly clean NothingOS skin and some good performance metrics from the device.
The expected specs of the Nothing Phone 2a have been listed below;
Anticipated Specs of the Nothing Phone 2a:
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chip, promising top-notch performance.
- Operating System: Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5, offering a fresh and intuitive user experience.
- Display: 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1,084 x 2,412 pixels) AMOLED screen, boasting a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals.
- Camera Setup: A powerful 50-megapixel dual rear camera configuration, ensuring high-quality photography.
- Design Cues: Speculation around the rear panel’s design, including the possibility of the Glyph interface.
- Launch Date: Officially set for March 5, with simultaneous events in the UK and India.
- Pricing: Approx Rs 25,000 starting
Nothing has released “Glyph Developer Kit” for Phone (1) and Phone (2)
The kit is available easily on GitHub and comes with all the necessary tools and instructions for developers to tap into the LED zones on the Nothing Phone (1) and the Phone (2).
For the Phone (1), developers can program 12 individual zones.
The Phone (2) increases customization potential with a total of 33 programmable LED areas.
The Glyph Developer Kit from Nothing allows developers to fully make use of those fancy LED lights.
The kit includes different methods like GlyphFrame, which identifies the Glyph to be used, GlyphFrame Builder and GlyphManager for controlling the Glyph Interface.
Developers can use GlyphManager. Callback to confirm successful connections.
By using the Glyph Kit, developers can create apps with notifications that use unique patterns or for games that involve user participation.
This should add to the experience for users of Nothing phones making it more fun for them.
The Glyph Developer Kit has launched before the release of of the Nothing Phone (2a).
The upcoming device should most likely use the Glyph Interface, with the company likely to add support for it in the Kit after the launch.
Developers who are keen for the toolkit can commence working with it and sign up for notifications to receive API keys as soon as they become available.
Nothing Phone 2a Specs
GENERAL
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 11, 2023 |
DISPLAY
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% |
| Features | 1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, 500 nits Brightness, 1000 nits HBM, 1200 nits Peak Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
MEMORY
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | No |
CONNECTIVITY
| GPRS | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
EXTRA
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Front and Rear Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| Extra | NFC |
| Water Resistance | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes |
| Extra Features | Glyph Interface, Dual stereo speakers |
CAMERA
| Rear Camera | 50 MP 24mm, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 13 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode) |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.45 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
TECHNICAL
| OS | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.63 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xPrime Core@2.63 GHz & 3xPerformance Cores@2.4 GHz& 4xEfficiency cores@1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno GPU |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Java | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 |
MULTIMEDIA
| Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No |
| Document Reader | Yes |
BATTERY
| Type | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 35W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W |
FAQs
When is the Nothing Phone 2a launching?
The Nothing Phone 2a is officially set to be unveiled on March 5 at 11:30 GMT (5pm IST), with events in both the UK and India.
Where can I buy the Nothing Phone 2a in India?
The smartphone will be available for purchase in India exclusively through Flipkart following its launch.
What makes the Nothing Phone 2a different from its predecessor?
Touted as a more affordable version of the Nothing Phone 2, the 2a model is expected to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chip, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and possibly retain the unique Glyph interface.
What are the anticipated specifications of the Nothing Phone 2a?
Speculations suggest a 6.7-inch full-HD+ AMOLED screen, Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5, and a 50MP dual rear camera setup among its key features.
Will the Nothing Phone 2a have the Glyph interface?
While not confirmed, it is widely speculated that the Nothing Phone 2a will continue the brand’s tradition of incorporating the distinctive Glyph interface on its rear panel.
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