Nothing Phone (2a) First Sale in India: Prices, Offers, and Features

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Highlights

  • Nothing Phone 2a available in 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB variants.
  • HDFC Card holders receive Rs 2,000 instant discount and EMI benefits.
  • Exclusive Flipkart offers include discounts on CMF Buds and CMF GaN Charger.
  • Phone 2a features Dimensity 7200 Pro processor, dual 50 MP cameras, and a 6.7-inch AMOLED display.

Nothing has officially announced the sale of the Phone (2a) in India, marking a significant addition to its product lineup Available for purchase through major retail channels such as Flipkart, Croma, and Vijay Sales, the Phone (2a) is presented in two classic colors: Black and White.

Nothing Phone (2a): Storage, Pricing, and Offers

Nothing Phone (2a): Storage, Pricing, and Offers
Nothing Phone (2a): Storage, Pricing, and Offers

The smartphone is offered in three variants based on memory and storage capacities: 8GB RAM with 128GB storage at a price of Rs 23,999, 8GB RAM with 256GB storage for Rs 25,999, and the highest specification of 12GB RAM with 256GB storage set at Rs 27,999.

An exclusive offer for HDFC Card holders provides an instant discount of Rs 2,000 along with additional non-cost EMI benefits on online transactions.

Nothing phones now lets users record calls discreetly
Nothing phones now lets users record calls discreetly

Flipkart, a primary sales channel for the Phone (2a), is enhancing the buying experience with several exclusive offers.

On the day of launch, an exchange offer of Rs 2,000 reduces the price of the 8GB/128GB variant to Rs 19,999.

CMF and Perplexity Pro Offers

CMF and Perplexity Pro Offers
CMF and Perplexity Pro Offers

Additionally, customers purchasing the Phone (2a) from Flipkart can avail of special discounts on accessories: CMF Buds at Rs 1,999 (reduced from Rs 2,499) and a multiport 65W CMF GaN Charger at Rs 1,999 (discounted from Rs 2,999).

These offers, valid for 30 days from the purchase date, are exclusive to Phone (2a) buyers.

Nothing Phone (2a) Achieves Record-breaking Success
Nothing Phone (2a) Achieves Record-breaking Success

Furthermore, orders placed before 1 PM qualify for same-day delivery in 21 selected cities, providing an added convenience for eager customers.

During the promotional period from March 12th to March 19th, individuals who purchase the Phone (2a) are eligible for a complimentary one-year subscription to Perplexity Pro, a service that can be redeemed five days following the delivery of the device.

Nothing Phone (2a): Features and Specs

Nothing Phone (2a): Features and Specs
Nothing Phone (2a): Features and Specs

The Phone (2a) is powered by the Dimensity 7200 Pro processor, a result of a collaboration with MediaTek, ensuring efficient and powerful performance.

The device boasts a substantial 5,000 mAh battery supporting 45W Fast Charging, enabling rapid replenishment of power.

It is equipped with a high-quality dual 50 MP rear camera system and a 32 MP front camera, ensuring crisp and clear photography.

Nothing Phone 2a available in 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB variants
Nothing Phone 2a available in 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB variants

The 6.7-inch flexible AMOLED display provides an immersive viewing experience with a peak brightness of 1,300 nits and a refresh rate of 120 Hz, offering vivid visuals and smooth navigation.

The Phone (2a) stands out with its unique design, featuring a 90° angle unibody cover and an innovative camera placement, all while running on Nothing OS 2.5 based on Android 14, which offers a seamless user experience with enhanced widgets and AI-powered features.

Nothing Phone (2a): Sales Figures and Call Recording

Nothing to allow discreet call recordings according to Carl Pei
Nothing to allow discreet call recordings according to Carl Pei

Within the first hour of its launch, Nothing announced that 60,000 units of the Phone (2a) were sold across all channels, highlighting the product’s immediate success and high demand among consumers.

A notable feature of the Phone (2a) is the inclusion of a call recording widget within Nothing OS, allowing users to record calls discreetly without notifying the other party.

Nothing Phone (2a) receives Nothing OS 2.5.3 update
Nothing Phone (2a) receives Nothing OS 2.5.3 update

This feature has stirred a discussion on its legality, with varying opinions and legal interpretations in different countries.

While the feature meets the demand of users seeking additional security measures, it also raises questions regarding privacy and legal compliance in call recording practices.

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

Email 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

What are the price variations of the Nothing Phone 2a in India?

The Nothing Phone 2a is offered in three variants: 8GB/128GB at Rs 23,999, 8GB/256GB at Rs 25,999, and 12GB/256GB at Rs 27,999. Prices vary based on memory and storage options.

How can HDFC Card holders benefit from the Nothing Phone 2a purchase?

HDFC Card holders are eligible for an Rs 2,000 instant discount and additional non-cost EMI benefits on online transactions for the Nothing Phone 2a purchase.

What exclusive offers are available for Nothing Phone 2a buyers on Flipkart?

Buyers on Flipkart can avail of special discounts on CMF Buds and the CMF GaN Charger, alongside an exchange offer reducing the 8GB/128GB variant’s price to Rs 19,999.

Can you detail the Nothing Phone 2a’s features and specifications?

The Phone 2a boasts a Dimensity 7200 Pro processor, a dual 50 MP rear camera setup, a 32 MP front camera, and a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. It runs on Nothing OS 2.5 based on Android 14.

What’s new about the call recording feature in Nothing Phone 2a?

The Phone 2a includes a call recording widget within Nothing OS, allowing discreet call recording without notification. This feature’s legality has sparked discussion due to differing regulations across countries.

Nothing Phone (2a) available at Vijay Sales stores and its website www.vijaysales.com. Details?

Vijay Sales, India’s leading omni-channel electronics retail chain, is excited to announce that the newest smartphone from brand Nothing, the Phone (2a), is now available for purchase at its retail stores across the country as well as it ecommerce website www.vijaysales.com

The Nothing Phone 2a is competitively priced with the 8GB / 128GB variant available at INR 23,999, 8GB / 256GB variant available at INR 25,999 and the 12GB / 256GB variant available at INR 27,999. HDFC Bank Card holders can avail additional instant discounts as well

The smartphone which is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset ensures reliable performance for everyday tasks. It houses a powerful 5000mAh battery and features a large 6.7-inch Full HD + AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, ensuring smooth and clear visuals.

The Nothing Phone (2a) features a capable dual camera system on the back and boasts of a 50MP main sensor and a 50MP ultra-wide sensor. One can’t miss the amazing selfie-shots as the smartphone comes equipped with a 32MP front facing sensor.

The smartphone offers a Glyph Interface at the back that allows users to quickly access key information without having to interact with their screen. The smartphone which comes with Android 14, runs on the Nothing OS (2.5), which is designed to reduce distractions and provide a fast and smooth user experience.

Phone (2a) is available in white and black colours, with following variants to choose from: 8GB / 128GB available at ₹23,999, 8GB / 256GB available at ₹25,999 and the 12GB / 256GB available at ₹27,999

Special Offers: HDFC Bank Card Holders can avail instant discount of INR 2,000 on 12th March. This discount gets reduced to INR 1,000 from 13th March onwards.

Has Nothing Phone (2a) Achieves Record-breaking Success – 60K units sold in 60 minutes ?
London-based consumer tech brand, Nothing, has announced the unprecedented success of its latest smartphone, Nothing Phone (2a), with a remarkable 60,000 units sold across channels within just 60 minutes of its launch. The overwhelming demand resulted in the phone being sold out in record time.

Nothing Phone (2a) was introduced with a launch offer price starting at ₹19,999/-, making it an attractive option for tech enthusiasts looking for cutting-edge features at an affordable price point. The phone offers various configurations, including 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB, in black and white color variants.

Featuring a Dimensity 7200 Pro processor co-engineered with MediaTek, Phone (2a) ensures unparalleled power efficiency and blazing speed, enhanced by a 20 GB (12GB + 8GB) RAM with RAM Booster technology. With optimizations like Smart Clean and Adaptive NTFS, Nothing and MediaTek have reduced power consumption by up to 10%.

The device boasts a massive 5,000 mAh battery with improved longevity, supporting 45W Fast Charging for rapid power-ups. Equipped with a flawless dual 50 MP rear camera powered by the TrueLens Engine and a 32 MP front camera, Phone (2a) captures life’s moments with precision.

Its 6.7” flexible AMOLED display delivers stunning visuals with a peak brightness of 1,300 nits and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Phone (2a) showcases Nothing’s unique design expression, featuring an industry-first 90° angle unibody cover and an innovative camera placement.

Running on Nothing OS 2.5 with Android 14, Phone (2a) offers a seamless user experience with enhanced widgets and AI-powered features.

Pricing and Availability

Phone (2a) is available at Flipkart, Croma, Vijay Sales, and other leading outlets in Black and White colors, offering three models: 8GB/128GB (₹23,999/-), 8GB/256GB (₹25,999/-), and 12GB/256GB (₹27,999/-). As a special launch offer, customers using HDFC Cards can avail exclusive benefits, including an immediate discount of ₹2,000/-.

On Flipkart, with an additional ₹2000/- exchange bump up today, the 8/128 GB variant is available for as low as ₹19,999/-. Furthermore, purchasers of Phone (2a) can avail CMF Buds (Pro) at ₹1,999/- and CMF GaN Charger at ₹1,999/- as part of a bundle offer.

Is Nothing Phone (2a) on sale now?
London-based tech company Nothing is today excited to share that Phone (2a) is now available to purchase at Flipkart, Croma, Vijay Sales and other leading outlets. Attached is the press release for your reference.

Featuring a Dimensity 7200 Pro processor co-engineered with MediaTek, Phone (2a) ensures unparalleled power efficiency and blazing speed, enhanced by a 20 GB (12GB + 8GB) RAM with RAM Booster technology.

With optimizations like Smart Clean and Adaptive NTFS, Nothing and MediaTek have reduced power consumption by up to 10%. The device boasts a massive 5,000 mAh battery with improved longevity, supporting 45W Fast Charging for rapid power-ups.

Equipped with a flawless dual 50 MP rear camera powered by the TrueLens Engine and a 32 MP front camera, Phone (2a) captures life’s moments with precision. Its 6.7” flexible AMOLED display delivers stunning visuals with a peak brightness of 1,300 nits and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Phone (2a) showcases Nothing’s unique design expression, featuring an industry-first 90° angle unibody cover and an innovative camera placement. Running on Nothing OS 2.5 with Android 14, Phone (2a) offers a seamless user experience with enhanced widgets and AI-powered features.

Phone (2a) will be available at Flipkart, Croma, Vijay Sales and other leading outlets in Black and White colours – 8GB/128GB (₹23,999/-), 8GB/256GB (₹25,999/-) 12GB/256GB (₹27,999/-). HDFC Card users get ₹2,000/- off instantly plus NCEMI benefits on online transactions.

Additionally On Flipkart, A launch day ₹2000/- exchange offer, 8/128 GB will be available for as low as ₹19,999/-.

Customers who buy Phone (2a) from Flipkart can get CMF Buds for ₹1,999/-, against the usual price of Rs 2,499 and multiport 65W CMF GaN Charger for ₹1,999/- against the usual price of ₹2,999. CMF GaN charger is compatible with Phone (2a). Offer valid for 30 days from the day of purchase.

Orders by 1 PM qualify for same-day delivery in 21 cities.

Additionally, anyone who buys the Phone (2a) from 12th March – 19th March is eligible for up to 1 year of perplexity pro subscription. Please redeem the same at nothing.tech India, 5 days post-delivery of Phone (2a)

Perplexity is growing in popularity because there’s a clear demand for a platform that cuts through the noise of information overload, delivering precise, user-focused answers in an era where time is a premium. Nothing champions this mission and looks forward to bringing this opportunity to Phone (2a) users.

“Perplexity and Nothing are united in a shared commitment to user-centricity, delivering a great product, and the belief that finding information should be simple and efficient. Perplexity is a beautifully designed answer engine and Nothing Phone (2a) is a beautifully designed device, and we are excited to bring Perplexity Pro to Phone (2a) users.” said Perplexity Co-Founder and CEO, Aravind Srinivas.

Elsewhere, further availability has now opened up for the two new CMF products – Buds and Neckband Pro. Please head to cmf.tech for full details.

In India:

Flipkart, Myntra, Croma and Vijay Sales
From March 8 – CMF Buds (₹2,299)
From March 11 – CMF Neckband Pro (₹1,799)

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