- Nothing Phone (2a) is expected to be the brand’s first device to be launched under the Rs 30,000 range.
- The device will borrow a few features from its bigger sibling which includes a glyph lighting system, a 50MP ultrawide camera and 45W fast charging.
- Nothing Phone (2a) is expected to be unveiled at MWC 2024 in Barcelona on February 27th.
Nothing is gearing up to release its third smartphone by the end of next month. This device is expected to be a more affordable version of the Nothing Phone (2). The London-based company could call it the Nothing Phone (2a).
As the launch of the smartphone nears, we’ve seen it on multiple certification websites already. However, this time, the phone has appeared in a TUV listing, which has confirmed a specification that it will retain from its bigger sibling.
Nothing Phone (2a) launch nears, TUV-certified
Nothing Phone (2a) has passed the TUV certification website with model number A142. The listing has confirmed that the phone will retain a 45W fast charging speed similar to the Nothing Phone (2a). This is certainly good news, as slow charging speeds are not the norm in the segment in which the phone is expected to be unveiled.
Further, what differentiates Nothing’s fast charging tech is the use of the universal USB Power Delivery standard. This standard is also used by iPhone, Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices. On the other hand, Chinese phones opt for a proprietary fast charging standard that is incompatible with phones from other brands.
If the Nothing Phone (2a) indeed supports 45W USB-PD charging, the phone might not have a charger in the box like Nothing’s previous devices. USB-PD chargers tend to be more expensive but can charge a range of products, from laptops to iPads and phones. Wireless charging is not expected to be available on the Nothing Phone (2a).
Nothing Phone (2a) specifications (rumoured)
- Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7200
- RAM and storage: 8GB + 128GB, 12GB+ 256GB variants
- Cameras: 50MP Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN9 primary camera + 50MP ISOCELL JN1 ultra-wide angle lens, 16MP front camera for selfies
- OS: Nothing OS 2.5 based on Android 14
- Battery: 4,290mAh battery, 45W fast charging
As the Nothing Phone (2) currently retails at Rs. 39,999 for its base variant in India, the Phone (2a) is expected to be priced under the Rs. 30,000 range. It is rumoured to be unveiled at MWC 2024 in Barcelona, Spain, on February 27th.
