Nothing Phone 2a Plus

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus was a midrange phone from Nothing with a see-through back and a Glyph light design. It had a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro chip. Moreover, it came with a 50MP main camera with OIS and a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging. Please note that this phone is now discontinued and is no longer sold in Nepal.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: An Overview

Design and build

The Phone (2a) Plus had a look that was easy to spot. According to the source, the back had an owl-like design, similar to the Phone (2a). As a result, it stood out from other phones in its price range. The back also showed the Glyph pattern that Nothing is known for. In addition, it came in a sleek metallic grey colour.

The phone was 8.6mm thick and weighed 190g. Therefore, it felt light and easy to hold. It also had an IP54 rating, which meant it could handle dust and light splashes of water.

Display

The phone had a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a Full HD+ resolution. Because of this, text and photos looked sharp and colours looked rich. The 120Hz refresh rate also made scrolling feel smooth. Moreover, the screen reached a peak brightness of 1,300 nits, so it stayed readable outdoors. Gorilla Glass 5 protected the display, and the in-display fingerprint sensor let you unlock the phone with one touch.

Performance

The phone was powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro chip, built on a 4nm process. It used two Cortex-A715 cores and six Cortex-A510 cores. As a result, it handled daily tasks like social media, videos and light gaming without trouble. It came with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 256GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage. However, there was no memory card slot.

This phone suited students, office workers and everyday users best. Particularly the 12GB model was a good choice for people who liked to keep many apps open. It also came with Nothing features like TrueLens Engine, Ultra XDR and Motion Capture.

Software

The phone ran Nothing OS on top of Android 14. It was clean and simple, so there were not many extra apps in the way. Instead, users got a smooth interface with a fun dot-matrix style that matched the phone’s look.

Camera

The rear camera setup had two lenses. The main camera was a 50MP sensor with OIS. Because of this, photos stayed clear and steady, especially in low light. Next to it was an upgraded 50MP ultra-wide camera, which was great for group photos and big views.

The front camera was also 50MP. Therefore, selfies came out sharp and detailed. In terms of video, the rear camera could record in 4K and the front camera in 1080p. In addition, 1080p slow-motion recording was available.

Battery

The phone had a 5,000mAh battery that was made to last a full day of normal use. Moreover, it supported fast charging, so it filled up quickly when the battery ran low. However, a charger did not come in the box, so users needed to buy a compatible adapter.

Connectivity

• Dual SIM (Nano)
• 5G
• Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band)
• Bluetooth 5.3
• GPS and NFC
• USB Type-C

Who Should Buy It?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus was a good pick for people who wanted a unique-looking phone under NPR 60,000. It was a great fit for students and young professionals. In particular, the OIS camera, the 120Hz screen and the 12GB RAM option gave it good value. Since it is now discontinued, anyone looking for a similar phone should check the newer Nothing phones.