Nothing Phone (2a) launched at Rs. 24,000: Check specs
What's the story
Nothing's highly anticipated mid-range smartphone, the Phone (2a), has made its global debut in India. Excitement is high for this smartphone as its starting price is under Rs. 25,000, making it a good option in the mid-tier range. Besides the Phone (2a), the company has broadened its product range with two new audio devices: CMF Neckband Pro and CMF Buds. Here are the complete specifications and pricing of the devices.
Design philosophy
Phone (2a) boasts unique design and camera setup
The Phone (2a) sports a unique design featuring a dual rear camera setup. This camera arrangement, resembling a pair of eyes amid transparent strips, gives the device a distinct personality. A standout feature of the Phone 2a is its glyph interface, which allows users to customize glyphs (lights) for calling, analyzing volume levels, and tracking food delivery.
Display and cameras
It features dual 50MP rear cameras
The Phone (2a) features a top-centered punch-hole cutout and an under-screen fingerprint sensor. It has a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,300 nits of peak brightness, HDR10+, and 240Hz of touch sampling rate. The dual camera setup at the back includes 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN9 (primary) and 50MP ISOCELL JN1 (ultra-wide) sensors. Up front, there is a 32MP camera. The TrueLens Engine algorithm onboard does all the image processing.
Performance
Custom-tuned MediaTek processor handles tasks
Under the hood, the Phone (2a) houses a custom-tuned, 4nm Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset, with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. You can expand RAM virtually up to 8GB. A 5,000mAh battery provides dependable performance to users, with support for 45W wired fast charging. On the software front, it boots Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5. There's also a vapor chamber to keep thermals under check during load-intensive tasks. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC.
Price and availability
What about the pricing and availability?
The Phone (2a) costs Rs. 23,999 for the base 8GB/128GB variant. The 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB models cost Rs. 25,999 and Rs. 27,999, respectively. Nothing is promising to deliver three Android upgrades and four years of security updates for the Phone (2a). A flash sale for 100 units is set for tomorrow on Flipkart. Open sale will begin on March 12. On the first day of the open sale, the base 8GB/128GB variant will be available at just Rs. 19,999.
Neckband
CMF Neckband Pro: Costs Rs. 1,999
Meanwhile, the Neckband Pro boasts 50dB Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Equipped with 13.6mm drivers, the IP55-rated wearable should offer good audio quality. It packs five microphones featuring AI noise cancellation for improved call clarity. Users can adjust bass levels using the ultra-bass technology available within the Nothing X app. The neckband offers Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, dual device pairing, and spatial audio effect. It lasts 37 hours per charge with ANC off.
Earbuds
CMF Buds: Priced at Rs. 2,499
On the other hand, the CMF Buds feature 42dB of ANC. They have 12.4mm drivers, in contrast to the 10mm drivers in the Neckband Pro model. Like the Neckband Pro, the IP54-rated Buds also include ultra-bass technology, allowing users to customize their listening experience. They include Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and dual device connection. As for the battery details, you can enjoy up to 35.5 hours of playback.
Information
Buyers can get audio wearables starting tomorrow
The CMF Neckband Pro and Buds come in black, orange, and white color variants. Both will be available for sale from Wednesday via Flipkart and Myntra with some bank deals/discounts.