These are the Nothing Phone (2a) prototypes that didn’t make the final cut

Published On: March 2, 2024

Highlights

The prototype designs for the Nothing Phone (2a) have surfaced online.
The prototypes include a design that closely resembles the fake renders of the Phone (2a), which leaked back in February.
The Nothing Phone (2a) will launch in India on March 5th.

The Nothing Phone (2a) is launching globally, and in India on March 5th. The launch event is scheduled to take place at 5pm for Indian viewers. Nothing Phone (2a) did make a lot of waves with its leaks, one especially interesting with fake design renders being leaked. In a new development, it seems the fake renders were actually a rejected prototype for the Nothing Phone (2a) design. Let’s take a look at the details below:

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Nothing Phone (2a) design prototypes

In an interview with Wallpaper, Carl Pei discusses the design and manufacturing process of the Nothing Phone (2a).
The interview reveals the many design prototypes that didn’t make the cut as the final design for the smartphone.

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If you take a look at the pictures, there’s a clear separation when we can observe the brand shifting its focus on the “human eye” design, which is the current final design of the smartphone.
To the left, we can also see a prototype design that closely resembles the fake renders that were revealed earlier.
All together, we now have a look at how the design of the Nothing Phone (2a) came to maturity.

Nothing Phone (2a) specifications (expected)

Display: Nothing Phone (2a) is expected to feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Processor: The brand has confirmed the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset will power the smartphone.
Cameras: The dual-camera setup could include a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens at the back, and a 32MP front camera for selfies.
Software: On the software front, the Nothing Phone (2a) will most likely run NothingOS 2.5 based on Android 14.
Battery, charging: It could house a 4,500mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.