Nothing Phone (2a) price in India discounted by Rs 6,000: should you buy?

Published On: 28 Mar, 2025Last Updated On: 27 May, 2025

Launched at Rs 23,999 in March 2024, the Nothing Phone (2a) is now selling at its lowest-ever price of Rs 17,999 on Flipkart. This comes just weeks after its successor debuted in India, making this deal particularly interesting for buyers looking for a stylish mid-range phone. Here’s what the deal includes and whether it’s still a smart choice.

Disclaimer: This deal was live at the time of publishing this article. However, it is subject to be changed by the e-commerce platforms at any time without prior notice.

Nothing Phone (2a) Flipkart deal details

Nothing Phone (2a)’s base variant with 8+128GB memory is currently listed on Flipkart at Rs 17,999, its lowest ever price. That’s after a Rs 6,000 instant discount from the Rs 23,999 launch price.
The same special discount is available on 8+256GB and 12+256GB variants too.

Model	Launch price	Deal price
8GB + 128GB	Rs 23,999	Rs 17,999
8GB + 256GB	Rs 25,999	Rs 19,999
12GB + 256GB	Rs 27,999	Rs 21,999

But, you can also avail of additional bank discounts of up to Rs 2,000 with IDFC and Onecard credit cards.
You also get an exchange offer up to Rs 17,450, subject to certain conditions.
The offer applies to all three colours, viz., black, blue, and white.

Should you buy Nothing Phone (2a)?

At Rs 17,999, the Nothing Phone (2a) remains one of the most eye-catching and balanced smartphones under Rs 20,000. Its transparent back and Glyph lighting still stand out in a crowded market. Paired with clean software, a vibrant AMOLED display, and strong battery life, it’s a good deal for general users.

Here’s how it fares against its competition in this price segment on AnTuTu benchmark:

Nothing Phone 2a

MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro

707,480

realme P2 Pro

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2

670,441

Moto G85

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3

471,687

AnTuTu score AnTuTu assesses a smartphone's CPU, GPU, memory, and overall user experience (higher is better)

realme P2 Pro

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2

2,930

Nothing Phone 2a

MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro

2,454

Moto G85

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3

2,145

Geekbench multi-core score Geekbench assesses the efficiency of the CPU's single and multiple cores (higher is better)

As you can see, the Nothing Phone (2a) performs well in synthetic benchmarks against rivals like Realme P2 Pro and Moto G85 in this segment. That said, here’s why you can consider the alternatives:

Realme P2 Pro: Curved OLED display, striking design, 80W charging speed
Moto G85: Clean software experience, curved pOLED display, 50MP OIS camera