Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Goes on Sale in India: Should you buy the phone ?

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Highlights

* Sales for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus commence on 7th August at 12 PM IST.

* The Phone (2a) Plus is available for purchase across Flipkart, Croma, Vijay Sales, and other retail partners in India.

* Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro SoC with up to 3GHz speed.

* Features a 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate.

* Equipped with dual 50MP rear cameras and 50MP front camera.

* 5,000mAh battery with 50W fast charging and 50W wireless charging.

London-based consumer tech brand, Nothing, has announced the sale commencement of its latest smartphone, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, starting 7th August at 12 PM IST in India.

This highly anticipated device builds upon the success of the Phone (2a), enhancing performance, camera capabilities, and design.

Nothing has once again disrupted the smartphone market with the launch of its Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, an enhanced version of the already impressive Phone (2a).

This fourth offering from the company brings significant upgrades while maintaining the distinctive Nothing aesthetic.

Launched at Rs24999 including all the offers.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus launched at Rs27,999

Phone (2a) Plus is powered by the exclusive MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G processor, ensuring a smoother and faster user experience.

The smartphone is equipped with the TSMC 4 nm Gen 2 technology, an ARM Mali-G610 MC4 GPU, and Nothing’s Smart Clean Technology.

This combination delivers nearly 10% faster CPU performance and 30% faster gaming capabilities compared to its predecessor.

The new 50 MP front camera elevates selfies to new heights and now also captures sublime 4K video at 30 FPS, a hardware upgrade from Phone (2a)’s 32 MP sensor.

The device features two new metallic colorways—have been developed to reflect superior specifications.

The phone offers a metallic finish on the back that uses an innovative fusion of nano-coating
The phone offers a metallic finish on the back that uses an innovative fusion of nano-coating

Its 6.7” FHD+ AMOLED display, with a peak brightness of 1300 nits and a 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate, ensures stunning visuals and smooth interactions.

The device retains Nothing’s biggest smartphone battery to date, a powerful 5,000 mAh unit, delivering up to two days of use on a full charge.

Additionally, the phone features rapid 50W Fast Charging, allowing it to reach a full day’s power in under 20 minutes, nearly 10% faster than its predecessor.

Moreover, the Phone (2a) Plus comes with Android 14 out of the box and promises three years of software updates and four years of security updates.

The Phone (2a) Plus comes with Nothing OS 2.6, offering new functional widgets and AI-powered features like the News Reporter Widget.

Phone (2a) Plus Pricing, Availability & Sale Offers

It retains LEDs for the glyph on the back with 3 separations, and 26 addressable LED lighting zones
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Goes on Sale in India

Phone (2a) Plus is available in Grey and Black, with two models to choose from.

The 8GB RAM with 256GB storage variant will have a price of ₹27,999, but at launch, it will be offered for ₹25,999 with a ₹2,000 discount available through select bank cards.

The 12GB RAM with 256GB storage variant will be priced at ₹29,999, with a special launch price of ₹27,999, including the ₹2,000 bank offer discount.

The device will be available for purchase on Flipkart starting August 7th.

Launch offers include up to Rs. 2,000 instant discount on all bank credit and debit cards, potentially bringing the effective price down to Rs. 24,999.

The phone will be available across Flipkart, Croma, Vijay Sales, and other retail partners in India.

Key Specifications

The phone retains the 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED screen with up to 1300 nits peak brightness
The phone retains the 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED screen with up to 1300 nits peak brightness
  • 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED display (2412×1084 pixels)
  • MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro SoC (up to 3GHz)
  • 8GB/12GB LPDDR4X RAM, 256GB UFS 2.2 storage
  • Dual 50MP rear cameras (main + ultra-wide)
  • 50MP front camera with 4K video support
  • 5,000mAh battery with 50W fast charging
  • Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.6
  • IP54 dust and splash resistance

Nothing Phone (2a ) Plus Features

Phone (2a) Plus comes with Android 14 out of the box
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus comes with Android 14 out of the box

The Phone (2a) Plus brings several notable improvements over its predecessor.

The MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro chipset offers a 10% faster CPU and a 30% faster GPU compared to the 7200 in the original Phone (2a).

The device also boasts an advanced liquid cooling system with a 3,200 mm² vapor chamber for better heat dissipation.

Nothing’s commitment to sustainability, with a carbon footprint of 53.34 kg CO²e
Nothing’s commitment to sustainability, with a carbon footprint of 53.34 kg CO²e

Camera capabilities have been enhanced with a new 50MP front-facing camera supporting 4K video recording.

The charging speed has been bumped up to 50W, promising a day’s power in just 20 minutes.

Nothing has also introduced a metallic finish on the back, achieved through an innovative manufacturing process involving nano-coating and multi-layer printing techniques.

The MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro chipset offers a 10% faster CPU
The MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro chipset offers a 10% faster CPU

With Nothing OS 2.6, Nothing has expanded its library with even more functional widgets for mindful interactions on your home and lock screens.

Complete with swipeable views and animations for more levels of information.

Following on from its ChatGPT integrations earlier in the year, Nothing has developed the News Reporter Widget.

A daily digest that leverages AI technology to aggregate daily news in a simple and intuitive format and read aloud by Nothing CFO Tim Holbrow.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Phone (2a) have the same design, the Glyph Interface is included
It retains LEDs for the glyph on the back with 3 separations

It is available on all Nothing smartphones through the Nothing Widgets app on the Google Play Store.

The widget provides curated news from eight selectable genres, including business, entertainment, general, health, science, sports, and technology.

The AI system then summarises news articles from English-language news sources based on category and converts them to audio.

Each story summary lasts 1 minute with a total of 8 stories per day.

The phone can maintain over 90% of its maximum capacity after 1,000 charging cycles
The phone can maintain over 90% of its maximum capacity after 1,000 charging cycles

Every morning (local time relative), the widget automatically refreshes with a new bank of stories.

To skip a story, head to the Quick Settings Panel or Media Player widget.

News Reporter works instantly with no sign-up required.

Unlike the majority of the devices in this category, Phone (2a) Plus comes with Android 14 out of the box, and an impressive three years of software updates and four years of security updates.

The phone can maintain over 90% of its maximum capacity after 1,000 charging cycles
The phone can maintain over 90% of its maximum capacity after 1,000 charging cycles

Since the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Phone (2a) have the same design, thGlyph Interface is included.

What’s new for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is as follows: A sleep schedule, music visualisation, camera countdown, Glyph Composer, Glyph Torch, Glyph Progress (now supporting Google Calendar), Flip to Glyph, important notifications, a volume indicator, 26 individually addressable zones, ten new ringtones and notification sounds, and a Glyph Timer are all included.

The Phone (2a) Plus maintains the excellent display quality of its predecessor, with up to 1300 nits peak brightness and HDR10+ support.

Nothing claims the device can maintain over 90% of its maximum battery capacity after 1,000 charging cycles, emphasizing longevity.

Phone (2a) Plus continues Nothing’s commitment to sustainability, with a carbon footprint of 53.34 kg CO²e.

Contributing to its sustainable credentials are the use of recycled materials.

5 Reasons to Buy

Camera capabilities have been enhanced with a new 50MP front-facing camera
Camera capabilities have been enhanced with a new 50MP front-facing camera
  • Significantly upgraded processor for better performance
  • Improved front camera with 4K video capability
  • Faster 50W charging with long-lasting 5,000mAh battery
  • Advanced cooling system for sustained performance
  • Unique design with innovative metallic finish and Glyph interface

Nothing 2a Plus Specs

RAM 12 GB
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
Rear Camera 50 MP + 50 MP
Front Camera 50 MP
Display 6.7 inches (17.02 cm)
Operating System Android v14
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
CPU 3 GHz
Graphics Mali-G610 MC4
RAM 12 GB
Screen Size 6.7 inches (17.02 cm)
Bezel-less display Yes with punch-hole display
Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Camera Setup Dual
Resolution 50 MP, Primary Camera
50 MP
Flash Yes, LED Flash
Camera Setup Single
Resolution 50 MP, Primary Camera
SIM Slot(s) Single SIM
Network Support 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE Yes
SIM 1 5G Bands:
FDD N3
TDD N40
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3)
3G Bands:
UMTS 2100 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE
Available

FAQs

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus VS Nothing Phone (2a) – Which One Should You Buy?

While the upgrades aren’t quite noteworthy, Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has gone with enhancements in the front camera, processing power and charging speed.

In the end, the verdict in Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Nothing Phone (2a) can’t be conclusive unless we consider the current price of both models.

Almost 5 months since its launch, Nothing Phone (2a) is currently priced at Rs 23,999 for the 128GB version without any bank offers on Flipkart.

On the other hand, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus starts at the launch price of Rs 25,999 with offers.
The additional Rs 2,000 could be justified by the extra performance, improved selfie camera, and slightly faster charging speed.

So, when you compare the 256GB versions of both models, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus emerges as a better option.

However, it is important to keep in mind that the cost-effectiveness is bound by offers.

If you can’t take advantage of any discounts then Nothing Phone (2a) Plus will cost you Rs 27,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
In this case, the Nothing Phone (2a) might be the more reasonable choice between the two.

What is the difference between Nothing Phone (2a) and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The key points of difference between Nothing Phone (2a) and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus include the following –

Faster MediaTek 7350 Pro chip (10% faster CPU, up to 30% faster GPU)
50MP front-facing camera
50W charging (up from 45W)
02mm shorter in height
Updated design with metal accents (under the plastic)

What colour variants are available for Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Nothing Phone (2a)?

While the Nothing Phone (2a) is available in Black, Blue, Special Edition and White, Nothing has added two new colour variants for the Phone (2a) Plus model – Metallic Grey and an updated Black.

What is the Availability, Pricing and Perks of Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

Phone (2a) Plus is available in Grey and Black, with two models to choose from.

The 8GB RAM with 256GB storage variant will have a price of ₹27,999, but at launch, it will be offered for ₹25,999 with a ₹2,000 discount available through select bank cards.

The 12GB RAM with 256GB storage variant will be priced at ₹29,999, with a special launch price of ₹27,999, including the ₹2,000 bank offer discount.

Nothing Store Soho, London will be the first place in the world where people can buy the new device – from 11:00 AM BST on Saturday 3 August.

India will be the first retail market to see Sales for Phone (2a) Plus which will commence on 7th August across Flipkart, Croma, Vijay Sales and other retail partners in India.

How does Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Sustainability ?

Phone (2a) Plus continues Nothing’s commitment to sustainability, with a carbon footprint of 53.34 kg CO²e.

Contributing to its sustainable credentials are the use of recycled materials.

Phone (2a) Plus contains:

100% recycled aluminium used in the mid-frame
100% recycled tin on 5 circuit boards
100% recycled copper foil on the main circuit board
Recycled steel on 24 steel stamping parts
Over 50% of the plastic parts are sustainably sourced
Plastic waste from the Ear (2) production line is repurposed into Phone (2a) Plus.

How is the Glyph Interface of nothing phone (2a) plus ?

On the back of the phone, Phone (2a) Plus retains the iconic Glyph Interface.

A new way to interact with a smartphone that encourages people to put their screens down and refer to light and sound patterns for key information.

The focused Glyph Interface holds on to all the capabilities of Phone (2a), including the Glyph Timer and Glyph Progress that utilises third party integrations, whilst illuminating the distinct new metallic aesthetic of Phone (2a) Plus.

Also Read: Nothing Phone 2a Plus Set to Launch with Upgraded Features

Also Read: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Launched in India with Dimensity 7350 Pro SoC: Pricing, Features, Specs

Also Read: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus VS Nothing Phone (2a) – A Detailed Comparison

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