Highlights
- Anticipated launch of Nothing Phone 2a in Q1 2024, followed by Nothing Phone 3 in July.
- Rumored specs of Phone 2a include a 6.7-inch AMOLED display and 120Hz refresh rate.
- Expected camera setup: 50MP primary and ultra-wide lenses, 32MP front camera.
- Expansion in audio with CMF Nothing Buds 2 Pro, advancing hearable technology.
Nothing is set to enhance its product lineup with the launch of two new smartphones – the
Phone 3 and Phone 2a, as well as an addition to its audio product range.
According to recent leaks, the Phone 2a is expected to debut in the early months of 2024, potentially between January and March.
This will be followed by the release of the premium Nothing Phone 3 in July.
Very little is known about these devices and even little is known in the way of specs.
Apart from all that the company is making moves to expand its audio offerings with the CMF Nothing Buds 2 Pro.
These earbuds are speculated to be a continuation of the CMF’s Buds Pro series, signifying an advancement in their hearable technology.
There are some rumors which suggest that the Phone 2a will feature a robust 6.7-inch AMOLED display, boasting a 120Hz refresh rate for a smooth visual experience.
Processor-wise the device is likely to harbour a mid-range offering perhaps something akin to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2.
The camera setup is expected to be impressive, with a 50MP primary camera and a 50MP ultra-wide lens, alongside a 32MP front-facing camera for high-quality selfies and video calls.
Apart from that basically nothing is available in terms of leaks for the Nothing Phone 3, till now although we will be updating you as soon as we get something in the way of rumours or potential leaks.
These upcoming launches from Nothing indicate a strong and innovative approach to expanding and diversifying its tech portfolio, marking its presence in the highly competitive smartphone and audio markets.
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 are the Nothing Phone 3 and Phone 2a expected to launch?
The Phone 2a is rumored for release between January and March 2024, while the Nothing Phone 3 is anticipated to launch in July 2024.
What are the expected features of the Nothing Phone 2a?
The Phone 2a may feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, possibly powered by a mid-range processor like the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2.
What camera specifications can we expect from the Nothing Phone 2a?
The device is rumored to have a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 32MP front-facing camera.
What is known about the CMF Nothing Buds 2 Pro?
These earbuds are speculated to be part of the CMF’s Buds Pro series, indicating an advancement in Nothing’s hearable technology.
What recent tease has Carl Pei shared about the Nothing Phone 2a?
Carl Pei has sparked intrigue with a cryptic Twitter post featuring a silhouette, leading to speculation about the upcoming Nothing Phone 2a, possibly inspired by the Chinese Year of the Dragon.
What are the expected price and variants of the Nothing Phone 2a?
The Nothing Phone 2a is rumoured to be a budget-friendly option, nearly half the cost of the Nothing Phone 2, with two variants: 8GB RAM with 128GB storage and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage.
What camera specifications are anticipated for the Nothing Phone 2a?
Speculations suggest the Phone 2a will feature a dual rear camera system, including a 50MP ISOCELL primary sensor and a 50MP ultrawide sensor, positioning it well in the mid-range market.
What can be expected in terms of performance and software in the Nothing Phone 2a?
The device is rumoured to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset and run Nothing OS 2.5 based on Android 14, potentially offering an enhanced user experience over previous models.
Is the Nothing Phone 2a expected to be released in the US and Indian markets?
The Nothing Phone 2a is rumoured to enter the US market priced under $400 and the Indian market under Rs 25,000, though official announcements are yet to be made.
What are the display specifications of the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is expected to come with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, offering a resolution of 1084×2412 pixels.
The display also features a 120Hz refresh rate, providing a smooth visual experience, and is manufactured by BOE and Visionox.
Can you detail the camera specifications of the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) boasts a dual-camera setup, including a primary 50MP camera with a Samsung S5KGN9 sensor, featuring a 1/1.5″ sensor size and 1.0micron pixel size.
It also has a secondary 50MP ultra-wide lens using a Samsung S5KJN1 sensor, with a 1/2.76″ sensor size and 0.64micron pixel size. A 32MP Sony IMX615 sensor powers the front-facing camera.
What processor does the Nothing Phone (2a) use, and what are its performance capabilities?
The device is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7200 SoC, an octa-core processor that includes a Mali-G610 MP4 GPU.
This setup is expected to deliver efficient and powerful performance, suitable for various smartphone applications.
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