London-based tech company Nothing, under the leadership of Carl Pei, officially launched the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus in India on August 1st, 2024. This upgraded model aims to address user feedback from the earlier (2a) release, delivering improvements in processing power, camera capabilities, and charging speed.
The (2a) Plus is available for purchase through Flipkart starting August 7th, 2024, with prices starting at Rs. 27,999. The phone comes in two color options: Black and Metallic Grey. This release is seen as a strategic move to compete in the mid-range smartphone market, particularly against rivals like POCO F6 and Realme 13 Pro.
Let’s dive into discussing the newly launched Nothing phone 2a Plus, including its expected price in Nepal.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Specifications and Features
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus maintains the distinctive transparent back design of its predecessor, allowing a glimpse of the internal components and the unique Glyph Interface lighting system.
It boasts a robust 6.7-inch FHD OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering vivid visuals and fluid motion for an immersive user experience.
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G chipset, an overclocked version of the chip in the original (2a). It uses TSMC 4nm Gen 2 technology. This promises a 10% CPU performance boost and a substantial 30% improvement in GPU tasks. The GPU uses the same Mali-G610 MC4 unit but is now running at 1.3 GHz.
Moving on to the second major change – Phone (2a) Plus front-facing camera gets a significant bump to 50MP, enabling 4K video recording at 30fps. The rear camera system remains the same (50MP main + 50MP ultrawide).
Equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, the Phone (2a) Plus supports 50W fast charging, a slight upgrade over the 45W on the Nothing Phone (2a).
The software side is covered by Nothing OS 2.6 based on Android 14 with ChatGPT integration and a quirky “News Reporter” widget that reads news aloud in the voice of Nothing’s CFO. That feature is also available to other Nothing phones via the Nothing Widgets app from the Google Play Store.
With support for Dual 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.3, the Phone (2a) Plus ensures fast and reliable connectivity. Additional features like an in-display fingerprint sensor and stereo speakers enhance user interaction and multimedia consumption.
Key Specs of Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Body Dimensions: 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.5 mm
- Weight: 190 g
- Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G (4 nm)
- GPU: Mali-G610 MC4 1.3GHz
- RAM/Storage: 8GB/256GB or 12GB/256GB
- OS: Nothing OS 2.6 (Android 14)
- Rear Camera:
- Primary: 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
- Secondary: 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76″, 0.64µm
- Front Camera: 50 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76″
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.3
- Battery: 5,000 mAh with 50W wired charging
- Biometrics: Optical Fingerprint Sensor
Nothing Phone (2a) Pricing and Availability
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus currently starts at INR 27,999 for the 8GB/256GB base variant and INR 29,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant. Both versions will be available via Flipkart starting on August 7.
However, when it arrives in Nepal, we expect the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus to start at no less than NPR 48,000.
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Price in India (Official) | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
| 8GB/256GB | INR 27,999 | NPR 48,000 |
| 12GB/256GB | INR 29,999 | NPR 51,000 |
Conclusion
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus brings notable upgrades in design, performance, and camera capabilities over its predecessor. With its enhanced specifications and features, it offers a compelling option for users seeking a stylish and powerful smartphone. As the tech world evolves, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus stands out as a testament to innovation and consumer-focused design.
