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Nothing Phone (2a)
Released March 2024 · Specs verified September 8, 2026
Style-first mid-ranger: Glyph lights, clean Android and a 5,000 mAh battery in a distinctive transparent design.
Our take: Choose the Nothing Phone (2a) if price matters most — it scores 95/100 there. It costs USD 349 (down from USD 399).
At a glance
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About the Nothing Phone (2a)
The Nothing Phone (2a) (Nothing, 2024) Style-first mid-ranger: Glyph lights, clean Android and a 5,000 mAh battery in a distinctive transparent design. Its standout is price (95/100), followed by display (54/100). Its weakest category is performance (17/100) — keep that in mind if performance is what you care about.
Full specs
Performance
- Performance score
- 700,000 pts
10/100
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
- RAM
- 8 GB
33/100
- Storage
- 128 GB
14/100
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Display
- Screen size
- 6.7 in
71/100
- Pixel density
- 394 ppi
31/100
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
71/100
- Brightness
- 1,300 nits
16/100
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Camera
- Main camera
- 50
- Selfie camera
- 32 MP
57/100
- Telephoto lens
- No
0/100
- Video quality
- 82 pts
55/100
- Camera quality
- 112 pts
40/100
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Resolution of the front camera.
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh
57/100
- Charging speed
- 45 W
22/100
- Wireless charging
- No
0/100
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
- Price
- 349 USD
92/100
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
How the Nothing Phone (2a) compares
Nothing Phone (2a)vsSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins
Nothing Phone (2a)vsSamsung Galaxy S25
Samsung Galaxy S25 wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 wins
Nothing Phone (2a)vsSamsung Galaxy A56
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
🤝 Tie
Nothing Phone (2a)vsApple iPhone 16 Pro
Apple iPhone 16 Pro wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
🏆 Apple iPhone 16 Pro wins