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HIGHLIGHTS
* The upcoming Nothing Phone (2a) is said to be a more ‘affordable’ phone from Nothing.
* Nothing Phone (2a) will be announced on March 5.
* The smartphone will have a different design language in comparison to its predecessors.
* Nothing Phone (2a)will feature glyph lighting at the back.
* The handset might come in 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB versions.
* Nothing Phone (2a) will be sold in India via Flipkart.
* A new leak, sourced from Dealabs, has revealed the configurations, price, and color options of the Phone (2a) specifically for France.
Carl Pei recently confirmed that the Nothing Phone (2a) will debut on March 5 in Indian and global markets.
The micro-site of the smartphone is live on Flipkart, confirming the availability of the device.
The handset will come as a slightly cheaper version of the original Nothing Phone (2) and the recent leak has hinted us the price in India.
The device is also expected to be seen at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, scheduled between February 26 and 29 in Barcelona, Spain.
A new leak, from Dealabs, has revealed the configurations, price, and color options of the Phone (2a) specifically for France.
This information comes from developer Dylan Roussel, who previously leaked key information about the chipset, glyph interface, and model number of the device in December 2023.
Tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) claimed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that the Nothing Phone 2a could be priced in India at Rs. 30,000.
He added the phone may also see a limited release in the US, where it is likely to be priced at $400 (roughly Rs. 33,200).
Nothing Phone (2a) Price in France (Leaked)
As per the latest reports citing the trusted source, the Nothing Phone 2a price for base trim with 8GB RAM and 128 GB storage will be around 349 Euros.
It will be available in black and white colours.
The top-end version with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage is expected to be priced at 399 Euros.
It means that Nothing Phone 2a India price may be positioned in between Rs 30,000 to Rs 35,000.
Nothing Phone (2a) Key Specifications (Leaked)
The tipster adds that Nothing will equip the smartphone with a 6.7-inch OLED panel with FHD+ resolution.
The smartphone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC.
The upcoming device will be the first Nothing smartphone to debut with a MediaTek SoC.
The Phone (2a) will run on Nothing OS 2.5 based on Android 14 out of the box.
A sneak peek into the device’s features, courtesy of a TUV Certification portal listing, hints at 45W fast charging capabilities and wireless charging support, promising not just aesthetics but also practicality and performance.
Expectations are high for the Phone (2a)’s display and camera offerings.
The dual rear camera setup of the smartphone will comprise a 50MP primary sensor and a 50MP ultrawide sensor.
Nothing might equip the primary sensor with support for Optical Image Stablisation (OIS).
The device will likely support 45W charging, similar to the vanilla Phone (2) smartphone.
Nothing has started selling the tickets for the launch event of the upcoming Phone (2a) hosting in Delhi.
Interested readers can head to PayTm Insider and purchase the ticket at a discounted price of Rs 200 using the “NOTHING80” coupon code.
The company has also teased the launch of new earbuds and the Neckband Pro, signaling its ambition to broaden its ecosystem of products.
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 will the Nothing Phone (2a) details be officially announced?
Nothing’s CEO, Carl Pei, is set to reveal key details about the Nothing Phone (2a) on February 13, 2024, at 3:30 PM.
What are the expected specifications of the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Phone (2a) is rumored to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset, 120Hz OLED display, 45W fast charging, wireless charging, and a dual 50MP rear camera setup.
Will the Nothing Phone (2a) have different storage options?
Yes, it’s anticipated that the Phone (2a) will come in two configurations: one with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, and another with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
Can we expect any unique design elements for the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Phone (2a) is expected to continue Nothing’s transparent design philosophy, aligning with the aesthetic of its predecessor, the Nothing Phone (2).
Are there any other products expected to launch alongside the Phone (2a)?
Alongside the Phone (2a), Nothing has teased the introduction of new earbuds and the Neckband Pro, expanding its product ecosystem.
What was the controversy around the Nothing Phone (2a) design?
The design controversy stemmed from leaked renders suggesting the omission of the Glyph Interface, which were later proven to be inaccurate depictions of the device.
How was the true design of the Nothing Phone (2a) confirmed?
The true design was confirmed after Evan Blass highlighted discrepancies in the leaked renders, leading to the discovery that the initial leaks showing a circular camera module surrounded by Glyph lights were accurate.
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