Nothing Phone (2a) Plus was launched as a mid-range phone that offers a well-rounded experience with some unique features. Just like the Nothing smartphones, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus maintains the DNA of the previous smartphones and features a transparent back design. Moreover, it also has some upgrades including the Dimensity 7350 Plus processor. Let’s look at each aspect of the phone in detail below.
Design
Nothing is famous for incorporating a unique design language into its smartphones. Well, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is no exception. It has a transparent back cover that reveals the insides of the smartphone. It provides a unique look compared to standard smartphones.
Additionally, there is a Glyph interface that lights up based on different situations such as notifications, phone charging, etc. The combination of the transparent back and the LED flashlight on the Glyph interface gives the device an aesthetic look. The phone is available in two colour options including Black and Gunmetal Grey. For added peace of mind, the phone also offers an IP54 rating.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus specifications and features
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus features a 6.7-inch OLED panel with an FHD+ resolution. It offers a smooth touch experience thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate. The display may not be the brightest in the segment, as it features a peak brightness of 1200 nits.
The smartphone is powered by the Dimensity 7350 Pro chipset. This is a MediaTek chipset that features 8 cores and is based on a 4nm architecture. Previously, the Nothing Phone (2a) used the Dimensity 7200 Pro. For comparison, the Dimensity 7350 Pro chipset is 10 percent faster in terms of CPU and 30 percent faster in terms of GPU performance compared to the 7200 Pro. Additionally, the company has also implemented a liquid cooling system to help the phone deliver maximum performance without getting hot.
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He Nothing (2a) Plus comes with a dual camera setup at the rear with a 50MP primary lens and a 50MP ultra-wide lens. On the front, there is a 50MP shooter for selfies and video calling. The phone has sophisticated camera features including 4K capture, Ultra XDR, motion capture, and night mode.
The smartphone comes with a massive 5,000mAh battery capacity with support for 50W charging. In the same segment, there are devices that offer faster charging speed, such as 90W on the POCO F6. However, 50W is not the slowest speed either. Nothing has also added a battery health feature that helps users check the battery status.
On the software side, the phone runs on NothingOS based on Android 14. The customized NothingOS has some interesting features. For instance, there is a News Reporter Widget that reads news in the voice of Nothing CFO Tim Holbrow. NothingOS also integrates ChatGPT, which improves the user experience.
The phone makes no compromises in the connectivity segment as it comes with dual 5G and WiFi-6. For more information, check out There is no official Nothing website.
Prices
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage costs $399/£399 in the US and UK markets. Meanwhile, in the Indian market, the phone costs INR 27,999 ($334) for the 8/256GB variant and INR 29,999 ($358) for the 12/256GB variant.
The phone will go on sale in London on August 3, while the US and India will get it from August 7. Availability in other regions is not yet confirmed.
Conclusion
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a mid-range smartphone that brings a unique design language to the market. This design will appeal to tech enthusiasts. Moreover, it also has impressive specs like its Dimensity processor and 50MP dual camera setup. While it may not have the brightest display or the fastest charging in the segment, it still has potential in the market. What do you think of Nothing’s latest smartphone? Let us know in the comments below.