Nothing Phone 2a Review: Nothing Phone 2a is the latest mid-range device from the London-based smartphone brand, Nothing. The recently launched device has made waves in the smartphone market with an affordable price tag and top-of-the-notch features. But is this much hype worth it for this device or is this a result of the ad strategy of the brand? In this article, we will review Nothing Phone 2a, considering all the competitors and features of the device.
Nothing Phone 2a: Design
The Nothing Phone 2a gets the Nothing’s signature transparent back design just like its predecessors. The offered Glyph lighting makes Nothing Phone 2a a standout device from its competitors. The Glyph interface offers multiple customization options to the users as it can be synced with the notifications. But, some people find this feature useless and gimmicky in the Nothing Phones
According to my experience with Nothing Phone 2a, I’ll say that the device feels quite good in the hand and it has a premium build quality. But for me also the Glyph lighting feature was not so useful, but interesting.
Nothing Phone 2a Review: Power
Nothing Phone 2a comes equipped with a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro processor which is specially designed in collaboration with MediaTek for the Phone 2a. Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro is a mid-range device that allows the smartphone to smoothly perform multi-tasking and light gaming. After using the device for around 10 days, I can say that Phone 2a is a multi-tasking master, but it struggles to maintain temperature during high-performance tasks. The reason is simple, it is not made for such tasks.
Nothing Phone 2a Software: An Apparent Gamechanger
After Apple’s iOS and Samsung’s OneUI, Nothing OS has emerged as one of the best operating systems in the smartphone. Nothing OS is a very clean and bloatware-less operating system that provides users with a smooth experience. Apart from this, Nothing OS offers multiple customization features. Talking about the Nothing Phone 2a, the device runs on Nothing OS.
Nothing Phone 2a Pros and Cons
| Feature | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Unique and eye-catching transparent back | The camera app might lack features for some |
| Software | Clean and bloatware-free Nothing OS | Competitors might offer more powerful hardware for a similar price |
| Performance | Capable MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro for everyday tasks | Not the most powerful option in its price range |
| Camera | Decent photos in good lighting | Low-light performance and zoom capabilities could be better |
| Battery Life | Good battery life with fast charging | Not the absolute best, but holds its own |
| Price | Good value for clean software and unique design | Competitors might offer more powerful hardware for similar price |
Nothing Phone 2a Price and Competitors
Nothing Phone 2a is positioned in the fiercely competitive mid-range segment in India. The device starts with a price tag of Rs. 23999 and goes up to Rs. 27999. The device competes with devices such as Motorola Edge 40 Neo, Edge 40 and IQOO Neo 7 Pro. According to me, Nothing Phone 2a is a good device in its price segment. Although some of its rivals offer better value for money, you should always hear your own voice while making buying decisions.
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