Nothing Technologies, the company by Carl Pei, has launched its latest smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2a Plus. This new device serves as an incremental upgrade to the Phone 2a, which debuted earlier this year in March. While maintaining the distinctive transparent design aesthetic of its predecessor, the Phone 2a Plus brings subtle enhancements to its hardware specifications.
Phone 2a Plus Pricing And Availability
The Phone 2a Plus comes in two configurations: 8GB RAM / 256GB storage: Priced at Rs 29,999 and 12GB RAM / 256GB storage: Priced at Rs 31,999.
Consumers can choose between Black and Grey colour options. The smartphone will be available for purchase on Flipkart beginning August 7.
Extra power, extra pixels, extra unique.
Phone (2a) Plus. Our most popular smartphone, now amplified. pic.twitter.com/YCqDHowR2q
— Nothing (@nothing) July 31, 2024
Phone 2a Plus: Key Features And Specifications
Display: The device features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1,080×2,412 pixels. It offers a 120Hz refresh rate, 394ppi pixel density, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The display boasts a peak brightness of 1,300 nits and a 240Hz touch sampling rate.
Operating System: Running on Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.6, the company commits to providing three years of Android updates and four years of security patches.
Processor: At its core, the Phone 2a Plus is powered by an octa-core 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G SoC, coupled with a Mali-G610 MC4 GPU. This marks an upgrade from the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro SoC found in the original Phone 2a.
Camera: The device sports a dual rear camera setup, featuring a primary 50-megapixel Samsung GN9 sensor with OIS and EIS, alongside a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 ultra-wide sensor. For selfies, it employs a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 front-facing camera, a significant upgrade from the 32-megapixel sensor on the Phone 2a.
Connectivity and other features: The Phone 2a Plus supports 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC. It includes an in-display fingerprint sensor, IP54-rated dust and water resistance, and Nothing’s signature Glyph Interface for visual notifications.
Battery: A 5,000mAh battery powers the device, supporting 50W fast charging and 5W reverse wired charging. Nothing claims the battery can provide up to 40.6 hours of music playback on a single charge, with the fast charging capability filling the battery from 0 to 100 per cent in 56 minutes.
Dimensions and weight: The Phone 2a Plus measures 161.7×76.3×8.5mm and weighs 190 grams.
