Nothing Phone (2a)

Nothing Mar 12, 2024

Overview

The Nothing Phone (2a) is a 2024 smartphone from Nothing. It features a 6.7" AMOLED display with 1084 x 2412 px resolution (395 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and impressive peak brightness of 1300 nits, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 (4 nm process), 8GB LPDDR4X RAM RAM and ARM Mali-G610 MC4 GPU. The camera system features a 50MP Standard main sensor with f/1.88 aperture, accompanied by 50MP Wide Angle + Macro, plus a 32MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery with 45W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 14, upgradable to 17. Available in multiple configurations: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Black, Blue, White, Milk.

Basic Information

Nothing Phone (2a)
BrandNothing
ModelNothing Phone (2a)
Launch DateTuesday, March 12, 2024
Release Year2024
Dimensions161.7 × 76.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight190 g
Volume106.1 cm³
Available Colors
  • Black
  • Blue
  • White
  • Milk

Nothing Phone (2a) was released on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The phone measures 161.7 × 76.3 × 8.6 mm with a volume of 106.1 cm³ and weighs 190g. It features a 6.7" AMOLED display with 1084 x 2412 px resolution (395 ppi pixel density) and 120 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Black, Blue, White, Milk.

Display

Size6.7"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution1084 x 2412 px
Pixel Density395 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate120 Hz
BrightnessHBM: 1100 nits, Peak: 1300 nits
Contrast Ratio5000000:1
HDR SupportHDR10+
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 2160 Hz PWM
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 700 cd/m² (typ)
  • Always-On Display
  • DCI-P3
  • 10 Bits panel
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)

The Nothing Phone (2a) features a 6.7" AMOLED display with 1084 x 2412 px resolution (395 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. The display offers HBM mode reaching 1100 nits, with peak brightness of 1300 nits. It delivers smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and impressive 5000000:1 contrast ratio. The screen supports advanced HDR formats including HDR10+. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, touch sampling rate 240 hz, always-on display, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include 2160 hz pwm, brightnes 700 cd/m² (typ), dci-p3, 10 bits panel, led notifications, 2.5d curved glass screen, capacitive, frameless, ltpo (low temperature polysilicon oxide). Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (under display)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Nothing Phone (2a) features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
TypeLi-Ion
Fast Charging45W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional Info
  • No charger in box

The Nothing Phone (2a) is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery. It features fast charging at 45W. The battery system includes non-removable. Note that the device does not include a charger in the box.

Hardware

ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7200
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 4 nm
  • max freq: 2.8 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUARM Mali-G610 MC4
RAM & Storage8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS Storage 2.2
Nothing Phone (2a) Versions:
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score688,952 (v10)
Additional FeaturesCooling System
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
Audio Features
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5000 mAh

The Nothing Phone (2a) is equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 7200 built on 4 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by ARM Mali-G610 MC4. The device comes with 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 2.2). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 688,952 points. Audio capabilities include Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, 3 microphones. The Nothing Phone (2a) features advanced cooling system. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. The Nothing Phone (2a) is available in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • NavIC System
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Nothing Phone (2a) supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display, MiMO. The Nothing Phone (2a) comes with Bluetooth 5.3 supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), APT-x, LDAC, SBC, AAC. For cellular connectivity, the Nothing Phone (2a) uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Nothing Phone (2a) features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The Nothing Phone (2a) includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Nothing Phone (2a) supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 4K
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 120fps
Video Features
  • EIS

The Nothing Phone (2a) features a 2-camera setup with a 50MP Standard main sensor (f/1.88) of 1/1.56" size and 1.00 µm pixel size. The Nothing Phone (2a) also includes a 50MP Wide Angle + Macro (f/2.2). For selfies, the Nothing Phone (2a) uses a 32MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture featuring 1/2.74" sensor size and 0.80 µm pixel size. The Nothing Phone (2a)'s camera system includes Time-Lapse, 4K Video, Digital zoom.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 50 MP
Aperture: f/1.88
Sensor Model: Samsung GN9
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/1.56"

Resolution: 50 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Samsung S5KJN1
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 0.64 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/2.76"

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 32 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Sony IMX615
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/2.74"

Additional Features

Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 240 fps
Features:
  • Time-Lapse
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version14
Max OS Version17

The Nothing Phone (2a) runs on Android 14 and is upgradable to 17. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 305.99
USD 331.57
256 GB 12 GB
Amazon US USD 349.99
USD 349.99
256 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 297.29
USD 386.77
256 GB 12 GB
Amazon DE EUR 305.99
USD 331.57
256 GB 12 GB
Amazon US USD 349.99
USD 349.99
256 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 297.29
USD 386.77
256 GB 12 GB