Nothing Phone (2a) is finally officially launched. It is Nothing's second mid-range phone that replaces the Phone (1) but also comes with many of the flagship features of the Phone (2). Therefore the transparent design, the Glyph Interface lighting system and the Nothing OS operating system remain offered on this device.
Nothing Phone (2a)
6.7″ AMOLED screen, 1084 x 2412 (394 PPI)
Gorilla Glass 5, 30Hz-120Hz, 1300 nits
MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chip (4nm)
2x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
6x 2.0 Cortex-A510
Mali-G610 MC4 GPU
Rear Camera 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS & EIS
50MP, f/2.2
4K 30fps, 1080p 60fps
1080p 120fps (Slo-Mo)
TrueLens Engine, Ultra XDR,
Portrait Optimizer
Front Camera 32 MP f/2.2
Audio Stereo speakers
Biometrics Under-screen fingerprint scanner
IP54 protection
5000mAh battery
Price RM1,699 12/256 GB
As previously reported, Phone (2a) was developed to focus on core features and functionality within the Nothing ecosystem. This device also targets Phone (1) users to switch to a new device because Nothing guarantees that Phone (2a) is 13% more powerful and 16% more efficient than their old device.
Nothing is also starting to follow the trend of Chinese device manufacturers to include user-controllable virtual memory features. RAM Booster adds another 8GB to a device that already uses 12GB of RAM memory. In addition, Nothing is not left behind with other smart features such as;
Smart Clean
File fragments are reorganized with AI to remain operational as fast as day one use.
NTFS Optimizations
File transfer from device to computer is faster and smoother.
HyperEngine 5.0
Ensures the first frame stays fast and saves battery up to 18%.
AI Wallpaper Generator
Like the Pixel 8 series and the Galaxy S24 series, can generate background images with AI.
The Glyph Interface is also retained on this device. Only this time it is limited to three LED strips only. Although the amount is short, it uses the same components as the LED on the Phone (2). So features such as moving lights according to voice or timer can be used.
Nothing Phone (2a) is offered in three colors namely Black, Milk or White. Three variants are offered namely 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB and 12/256 GB. In Malaysia only black and milk colors are limited to 12/256 GB only at the price of RM1699.
This device will be officially sold in Malaysia starting tomorrow at Crossover, Sunway. Those who purchase on March 6 will receive a bundle with an official protective case with Kuala Lumpur city print, CMF Watch Pro and an exclusive bag. The open sale will start on March 9.