Nothing Phone 2a Plus’ initial availability includes the UK, the US via Nothing’s US Beta Program, India via Flipkart, and coming to other markets later.
The Nothing Phone 2a Plus in brief:
- OS: Android 14
- Release Date: 2024
- Network Type: 2G/3G/4G/5G
- eSIM: No
- Display: 6.7 inches
- Chipset: Dimensity 7350 Pro (4 nm)
- Selfie Camera: 50MP
- Rear camera: 50MP
- RAM: 12 GB
- ROM: 256 GB
- Fingerprint Sensor: In-display
- Headphone Jack: No
- Infrared/IR Blaster: No.
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Fast Charging: 50W
- Wireless Charging: No.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Nothing Phone 2a Plus is the bigger sister of the 2a and is powered by a more capable Dimensity 7350 Pro chipset, which should mean about 10% faster CPU speed than Phone (2a). RAM is at 12GB.
The Phone 2a Plus does not have a 3.5mm audio headphone jack, eSIM or wireless charging. It is available in three colorways – Black, White, Milk, and Blue.
Nothing Phone 2a Plus Specs
Mobile Wireless Network and Software
- 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
- 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
- 4G mobile network bands: LTE.
- 5G mobile network bands: NSA/SA
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
- Software / OS: Nothing OS 2.6 based on Android 14
Design, Form Factor, Appearance
- Dimensions: 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm
- Weight: 190g
- Display: 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, AMOLED screen, Gorilla Glass 5.
- Colours: Metallic Grey. Updated Black.
- Physical Build: Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Internal Hardware Specs
- Central Processor (CPU): 64-bit, 3.0 GHz Octa-core
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro (4 nm)
- Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): ARM Mali-G610 MC4
- RAM: 8GB / 12GB
- Extended/Virtual RAM:
- Internal Storage: 128 GB / 256 GB
- External Storage: No.
Photography, Video Recording
- Main Camera: 50 MP main sensor + 50 MP ultra-wide lens, autofocus, LED flash, 4k video@30fps, 1080p@30fps video recording
- Front Camera: 50 MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture
Audio, Video Playback
- Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
- 3.5 mm audio headphone jack: No
- Loudspeaker: Stereo speakers
- Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
- FM Radio: No.
Phone Sensors
- Digital Compass: Yes.
- Accelerometer: Yes.
- Proximity Sensor: Yes.
- Ambient Light Sensor: Yes.
- Barometer: No.
- Pedometer: No.
- Heart Rate Monitor: No.
- Gyroscope (G-Sensor): Yes.
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; optical, under-display.
- Face Unlock: Yes.
- Iris Scanner: No.
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
- Voice Control: No.
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant.
- Infra-red Blaster: No.
Connectivity Options
- Bluetooth Version: 5.3
- Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, LE
- WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
- GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
- USB: microUSB v2.0. Type-C.
- NFC: Yes, 360 degrees.
Miscellaneous Specs and Features
- Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 5000 mAh
- Battery Charging: 45W fast charging
- Wireless Charging: No.
- Reverse Charging: No.
- Model Version/Number:
Launch/Release Dates and Information
- Announced: July 31, 2024
- Release Date: August 3 2024
Prices in the USA, UK, and EU
- United States of America (USA): from $399 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. Buyers in the US can get it only via Nothing’s US Beta Program.
- United Kingdom (UK): from £399 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant.
- European Union (EU): from €
- Australia: from AUD $
- India: INR 27,999 for the 8/256GB variant; INR 29,999 for the 12/256GB variant.
The above prices may change with time from country to country, as market forces and economic policies influence product price movements.
Is the Nothing Phone 2a Plus waterproof?
It is splash resistant, and not fully waterproof. Nothing Phone 2a Plus has IP54 ingress protection (IP) rating, meaning that it is protected from water splashes and from dust. However, it is not protected if submerged in water.
Can Nothing Phone 2a Plus use eSIM?
The 2a Plus does not support eSIM, so you cannot use an eSIM with it. You need nano SIM cards to use this phone.
Is Nothing Phone 2a Plus dual SIM?
The 2a Plus is a dual SIM smartphone and uses the nano-SIM standard.
Does Nothing Phone 2a Plus have wireless charging?
Unfortunately, Nothing Phone 2a Plus does not have any form of wireless charging. You can only charge it via a cable.
Does Phone 2a Plus have glass back?
The 2a Plus has a plastic back panel. The plastic panel has a Glyph interface pattern that includes 3 LED lights for notifications and camera fill light.
Does Nothing Phone 2a Plus have fingerprint?
The 2a Plus has an optical under-display fingerprint sensor located towards the bottom end of the screen.
Does Nothing Phone 2a Plus have Gorilla Glass?
This budget Nothing has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 1080×2340-pixel resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
Does Nothing Phone 2a Plus support fast charging?
The 2a Plus is equipped with a 5000mAh battery and 50W fast charging.
Does the Nothing Phone 2a Plus have a headphone jack?
The 2a Plus does not have a headphone jack. As such, you can only use a Bluetooth wireless earphone or a USB-C earphone.
Will Phone 2a Plus get any software updates?
Nothings says the 2a Plus will get three Android version upgrades and four year of security patch updates. It ships with Android 14, so this means it will get updated to Android 15, Android 16, and Android 17.
Does Nothing Phone 2a Plus have aptX Bluetooth codecs?
It supports Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP and LE profiles, but it does not have aptX Bluetooth codecs.
Does Phone 2a Plus have infrared or IR blaster?
It does not have an IR blaster.
Is Nothing Phone 2a Plus unlocked?
In the United States, the Phone 2a Plus is not publicly available from retailers or carriers; only through the Nothing US beta program. However, in the UK, EU, and other countries or regions, it is available in both unlocked and locked forms, depending on what carrier or retailer you buy it from. Ask your carrier or store attendant for details.
Is Nothing Phone 2a Plus worth buying?
The Phone 2a Plus offers slightly more processing power, a better selfie camera and faster charging over the Nothing Phone 2a. These are unexciting differences, and we daresay, too insignificant. We are not sure it is worth spending any extra cash on.
Our Buyer’s Guide Verdict is a recommendation based on the specifications of the device and a general guide to help you understand how much value a device offers for its price. It is not an endorsement of the device. Ask questions and use your judgement when buying any device; MobilityArena takes no responsibility for your buying decisions.
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