Smartphone startup Nothing recently launched its budget Phone 2a in India last month, and now the company is teasing an unspecified new product, calling it an “industry first.”
In a video posted on X, Nothing co-founder Carl Pei and content manager Julie Duan briefly discussed the upcoming mystery launch. While details are scarce, Duan called the product “a bit of an industry first,” asking Pei why other companies haven’t done something similar yet. Pei gave a vague response about it being “quite difficult,” before the conversation abruptly ended, enticing viewers.
This isn’t Nothing’s first cryptic teaser campaign. In the past, they’ve built hype for apparel, beer, and other items before officially disclosing them. Company has created custom uniforms for employees focused on quality and timeless aesthetic. This latest tease has people curious what exactly Nothing has up its sleeve this time.
Nothing Phone 2a Specifications
Nothing Phone 2a launched on March 20. Here is an overview of the newly released Nothing Phone 2a:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | 20th March 2023 |
| Price | Starts at ₹23,999 |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro |
| RAM | 8GB + 8GB extended |
| Rear Cameras | Main: 50MP Ultrawide: 50MP |
| Front Camera | 32MP |
| Display | 6.7″ OLED 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution 120Hz refresh rate |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Charging | 45W fast charging |
| Charger | Not included |
Processor and Camera
The Phone 2a runs on MediaTek’s speedy Dimensity 7200 Pro chip with 8GB RAM out of the box, plus an extra 8GB extended RAM for demanding apps and multitasking. This brings the total usable RAM up to 20GB for smooth performance.
It has an excellent camera system for its price, with 50MP main and ultrawide lenses. Photos come out sharp and colorful, even in low light. The 32MP selfie camera captures nice portraits as well.
Display and Battery
The large 6.7″ OLED display is bright and smooth at up to 120Hz. It also has very slim bezels for an immersive viewing experience. You can comfortably see the screen outdoors too thanks to high 500 nit peak brightness.
A sizable 5,000mAh battery keeps the Phone 2a powered on for over a day of use. When you need to top up, 45W wired charging can take it from 0 to 50% in just 30 minutes. Do note that Nothing does not include a charger in the box though.
WRAPPING UP
Nothing Phone 2a delivers speedy performance, versatile cameras, and long battery life at an affordable price point. Now the question is what this “industry first” product Nothing is teasing could be. But knowing Nothing’s knack for hype and unconventional tech, it’s likely something we haven’t quite seen before. What you think about this phone?