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Highlights Camera performance significantly enhanced with Nothing Phone 2a update. Improved stability and compatibility for Bluetooth and charging adaptors. Key bug fixes include fingerprint unlock and static noise elimination. Flagship Nothing Phone 2 users left waiting for similar updates. The Nothing Phone (2a) has recently received an update, now running on NothingOS 2.5.4. This latest software patch, merely 25MB in size, introduces a series of enhancements, particularly focusing on camera improvements and system stability. Update Overview for Nothing Phone (2a) Key Enhancements and Fixes It's update o'clock Camera: ⚡ Enhanced overall camera performance. 👤 Improved Portrait Mode. 🌈 Enhanced camera saturation and tone. General improvements: 🔌 Optimised compatibility with certain charging adaptors. 📡 Enhanced stability and compatibility of Bluetooth… pic.twitter.com/mDXY3aj50u — Nothing (@nothing) March 26, 2024 Camera Upgrades: Users can expect a boost in the camera's performance, with notable improvements in Portrait Mode's quality. The update aims to refine camera saturation and tone, ensuring that photos capture more vivid and true-to-life colors. System and Connectivity: The update addresses stability and enhances the Bluetooth connection's reliability. Additionally, it improves the compatibility with specific charging adaptors, ensuring a more seamless charging experience. Bug Rectifications: A significant focus has been on ironing out bugs, including a fix for the fingerprint unlock feature, which some users found unreliable. Another rectification involves eliminating an occasional static noise heard in the receiver. The "Hey Google" voice command functionality has also been optimized to work more consistently across various scenarios. User Reactions and Flagship Update Status Meanwhile Phone 2 users waiting for update 💀 — Nisarg Prajapati (@TechyNisarg) March 26, 2024 While the Nothing Phone (2a) enjoys these improvements, users of the flagship Nothing Phone (2) express their dissatisfaction due to not receiving a similar update. This has left a portion of the brand's user base feeling overlooked, sparking discussions about the company's update distribution strategy. The Nothing Phone (2a), which launched earlier in the month in India among other markets, marks Nothing's venture into the mid-range smartphone category. Camera performance significantly enhanced with Nothing Phone 2a update The device was annnouneced for a starting price of Rs 19,999 and is the cheapest phone in Nothing’s arsenal. It distinguishes itself as the first Nothing device to incorporate a MediaTek Dimensity SoC, powered by the Dimensity 7200 Pro processor. The handset also features a 120Hz AMOLED display, positioning it as a competitive option in its price segment. Key bug fixes include fingerprint unlock and static noise elimination 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 new features does the Nothing Phone 2a update include? The latest update for the Nothing Phone 2a, NothingOS 2.5.4, focuses on camera improvements, offering better portrait mode, saturation, and tone. It also enhances the phone's Bluetooth connectivity and charging adaptor compatibility, alongside crucial bug fixes that address fingerprint unlock issues and remove static noise in the receiver. How can I download the Nothing Phone 2a update? To download the update, ensure your Nothing Phone 2a is connected to Wi-Fi, then navigate to Settings > System > System Update, and follow the prompts. The update is 25MB in size and should be downloaded and installed in a few minutes. Are there any improvements in system stability with the new update? Yes, the NothingOS 2.5.4 update for the Nothing Phone 2a brings with it enhancements in system stability, ensuring a smoother and more reliable user experience. It addresses several bugs, including issues with fingerprint recognition and static noise in calls. Why hasn't the flagship Nothing Phone 2 received the update? As of the latest Nothing Phone 2a update release, the flagship Nothing Phone 2 has not received a similar update, causing some discontent among its users. The reasons for this discrepancy have not been explicitly addressed by Nothing, leaving flagship device users awaiting further updates. What makes the Nothing Phone 2a unique in terms of hardware? The Nothing Phone 2a is notable for being the company's first venture into the mid-range smartphone market, equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity SoC. It's powered by a Dimensity 7200 Pro processor and boasts a 120Hz AMOLED display, making it a competitive option within its price range. Also Read: Nothing Phone 2a Set for Imminent Launch After Appearing on TUV Certification Also Read: Nothing Phone 2a Officially Confirmed After Being Teased by the Company on X Also Read: Nothing Phone 2a Launch Set for March 5; To Launch in India and UK

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