Highlights
- Carl Pei teases a new addition to the Nothing smartphone series.
- Nothing Phone 2a expected to offer affordability with top-tier features.
- Rumoured dual 50MP camera setup and MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset.
- Anticipated price point under $400 in the US and below Rs 25,000 in India.
In a recent Twitter post, Pei, known for his knack for stirring excitement, has fueled further speculation about the upcoming (rumoured) Nothing Phone 2a.
His cryptic post, featuring a silhouette that fans speculate is a nod to Aerodactyl, a Pokémon resembling a dragon, ties in with 2024 being the Chinese Year of the Dragon.
However, the significance of this Pokémon in relation to the phone remains a mystery, but it adds an exciting layer to the anticipation.
Nothing Phone 2a: Budget-Friendly, Feature-Packed
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That hasn’t stopped the rumour mill with information swirling around the Nothing Phone 2a, a device expected to bring the unique design flair of its predecessors, the Nothing Phone 1 and 2, into a more budget-friendly package.
This new entrant is speculated to be priced at nearly half the cost of the Nothing Phone 2.
Tech analyst Roland Quandt hints at two variants: an 8GB RAM with 128GB storage option and a more upscale 12GB RAM with 256GB storage model.
Nothing Phone 2a: Other Specs
The Nothing Phone 2a is rumoured to boast dual rear cameras, including a 50MP ISOCELL S5KGN9 primary sensor and a 50MP JN1 ultrawide sensor.
This camera setup, mirroring those found in flagship devices, can position the Phone 2a as a formidable player in the mid-range smartphone market.
Under the hood, leaks suggest the inclusion of a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset, ensuring decently robust performance.
Regarding software, the Phone 2a is expected to ship with Nothing OS 2.5 based on Android 14, offering a slew of features over the Android 13-based OS 2.0.
While it’s unclear if the Phone 2a will inherit the exclusive features of the Phone 2, such as glyph progress or additional addressable LEDs, the fact that it’s part of the Nothing lineup promises a unique user experience.
The anticipation for the Nothing Phone 2a is high, and if it enters the US market under $400 as rumoured, it’s poised to be a game-changer.
Of course, Nothing will also likely announce the device for the Indian markets as well and it is rumoured to cost somewhere under Rs 25,000.
We will keep you updated as we learn more about this new intriguing offering from Nothing.
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
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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