Nothing Phone 2a Plus

Nothing Phone 2a Plus Unique Selling Attributes

Striking Design and Unique Software:

• The phone’s design is not just eye-catching; it’s a statement. The metallic finish, achieved through innovative nano-coating and multi-layer printing techniques, gives it a unique and premium look.
• Nothing’s Glyph Interface adds a distinct aesthetic and functionality

Impressive Hardware and Performance:

• A more robust MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G chipset than the 7200 chip on Nothing (2a) for smoother and better performance.
• 7-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and over 1 billion colors.
• 50 MP front camera with improved algorithms for true-to-life photos.
• The Nothing Phone 2a Plus is a photographer’s dream. With powerful and capable dual-50MP main cameras capable of 4K video recording and a 50MP front-facing lens for selfies and video chats, it’s ready to capture every moment in stunning detail.
• 8/12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
• 5,000 mAh battery with up to 22 hours of YouTube playback
• Fast charging: 50W-1-50% in 21 min, 100% in 56 min.

Absolutely Nothing OS and Software Experience

• Powered by Android 14 with 3 years of software and 4 years of security updates.
• TrueLens Engine for enhanced photography.
• Voice control integration with ChatGPT for on-the-go assistance

Affordability

Despite its high-end features, Nothing Phone 2a Plus is surprisingly affordable. It’s a budget-friendly option that makes advanced technology more accessible to a wider audience.

Nothing Phone 2a Plus Features, Specifications, and Price in Kenya

Detailed Product Specifications

Design and Build

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has been officially announced, offering a bold design and budget-friendly pricing. Building on the success of the mid-ranger Nothing (2a) model, the Nothing (2a) Plus takes it a step further with more robust features and functionalities, making it a compelling choice for tech-savvy consumers.

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus stands out with its unique design features. It introduces new Glyphs and a dual-camera system. The handset’s design includes three Glyph strips, one of which serves as a progress bar for certain apps. The phone features a plastic back and sides, while the power button and volume rockers are made of aluminum, adding a touch of elegance to the design.

Dimensionwise, it measures 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.5 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.33 in) and weighs 190g. Size and weight are almost similar, with the fewest dimensions variations. A center camera module placement allows the phone to rest flat on the surface without wobbling. Indeed, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, like the 2a model, makes a perfect match for those looking for a unique design and solid features at a more accessible price point.

Other notable examples of the uniquely designed handset are:

• Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
• Large bright glass screen display
•  IP54 – splash, water and dust-resistant rating
• 3 LED lights on the back (notifications, camera fill light)
• Colorways: Black and Grey

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Display

The device boasts a 120Hz AMOLED display, providing a smooth and vibrant visual experience. It features a 6.7-inch screen with a 1080 x 2412 pixels resolution, ensuring sharp and clear images. This display is one of the device’s highlights, offering impressive, high-quality visuals for a mid-range smartphone. The always-on-display feature ensures you get all notifications and time even when the handset is idle. A Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protects the immersive screen from scratches, finger smudges, and breaking from accidental falls.

Camera Set up

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus boasts a dual-rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor. This camera system is designed to deliver high-quality images and supports various photography modes to enhance the user experience. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast or love capturing moments, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus’ camera capabilities are sure to impress. It captures stunning pictures and records 4K and 1080p videos, with gyro-EIS for image stabilization.

Performance

To ensure top performance, the Nothing handset comes equipped with:

Operating System

It runs on Android 14, complemented by Nothing OS 2.6. Nothing OS 2.6, based on Android 14, brings various new features and improvements to enhance your user experience on the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus. Notably, the Android 14 on the 2a Plus model will get up to 3 Android upgrades, which is commendable. Some of the key features of the OS and UI include:

• Customization: The home screen and lock screen customization page have been redesigned and improved. New wallpaper effects, such as Atmosphere and Glass, have been added, and the monochrome color theme is synonymous with Nothing Phone (2a) Plus.
• Glyph Interface: Integration with Google Calendar for the Glyph Progress bar, time presets for the Glyph Timer, and access to the Glyph Timer directly from the lock screen.
• Widgets: the OS provides new widgets for the pedometer, media player, and screen time, which can be updated through the Nothing Widgets app on the Google Play Store after installing the firmware update.

Compared to the Nothing 2.5, the Nothing 2.6 improves User Interface.

• Game Mode: Both versions have this feature, but 2.6 offers improved gaming performance.
• Pop-up View: Available in both, but 2.6 enhances multitasking with floating app windows.
• AI Vivid Mode: Introduced in 2.6, it enhances image quality for a more vibrant display.
• Battery Health: Monitors and optimizes battery usage in both versions.

Overall, Nothing continues to refine its software, with the latest upgrade on Nothing Phone (2a) Plus offering a better user experience compared to Nothing Phone (2a), which runs on Android 14, Nothing OS 2.5, and (1), which runs on Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, Nothing OS 2.5.2.

Processor

The MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro chipset powers the device. The MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset on Nothing 2a is inferior to the more robust Dimensity 7350 Chip on Nothing (2a) Plus, providing it with more robust performance capabilities. Some fundamental details about the chipset include:

• Architecture: the chipset is built on TSMC’s advanced 4nm process technology, which offers a balance of power efficiency and performance.
• CPU Configuration: Octa-core (2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510). Such an advanced CPU makes high-level tasks and multi-tasking across multiple open apps seamless through increased and improved processing efficiency.
• GPU: The MediaTek Dimensity 7350 chipset integrates a Mali-G610 MC4, which effectively supports high-quality graphics and gaming experiences.

The Dimensity 7350 ensures powerful performance, efficient multitasking, and impressive battery life for Nothing (2a) Plus handset.

Storage Capacity

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus comes in 3 storage variants:

• 256GB 8GB RAM
• 256GB 12GB RAM

These components (RAM and internal storage) provide a smooth and efficient user experience, whether for everyday tasks or more demanding applications. This is a high performance based on its RAM, ROM capacities, robust installed Chipset, and 5G network configurations. Although it does not support additional memory (no MicroSD), the installed storage specifications on each model are sufficient to get the job done regarding the storage of apps, software, downloaded files, and multimedia file storage.