Nothing’s latest unveiling, the Phone (2a) Plus, promises to be an exciting addition to the smartphone market. With strong technical specifications and innovative features, the new device aims to score in the mid-range segment.
Introduction
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus was recently unveiled and brings some notable improvements over its predecessor. Particularly striking are the three 50 megapixel cameras and the characteristic Glyph interface, which provides a unique user experience. In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about the technical specifications, features and availability of this new smartphone.
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Important features
- Three 50 MP cameras: Offers comprehensive photography options.
- Glyph interface: Innovative and customizable LED interface.
- Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1: Powerful processor for seamless performance.
- Four years of updates: Long-term support with software updates.
Technical specifications in detail
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus impresses with a range of modern specifications. It has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, which ensures a smooth and sharp display. It has a peak brightness of up to 1,300 nits.
Under the hood is the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, which combines two ARM Cortex-A715 performance cores with clock speeds of up to 3.0 GHz and six Cortex-A510 efficiency cores at 2.0 GHz. It also has 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of system memory.
Compared to the one presented in March (2a), there is a new chip with higher clock rates. The battery remains the same in terms of size and has a capacity of 5,000 mAh, but can be charged a little faster at up to 50 watts.
The features are rounded off by a fingerprint scanner in the display, dual SIM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 and NFC. IP54 certification is also available.
Camera system
The camera system of the Phone (2a) Plus consists of three 50-megapixel sensors. The main camera uses a 1/1.57-inch sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), while the ultra-wide-angle camera is also equipped with 50 megapixels.
Nothing has upgraded the selfie camera, which now also has a resolution of 50 megapixels. The same camera is used here as in the ultra-wide-angle lens.
Software and updates
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus runs Nothing OS 2.6, which is based on Android. Of course, the Glyph interface on the back is also back in the game. The LED lighting provides information about notifications, for example.
Of particular note is Nothing’s commitment to provide the device with regular security updates and three major Android updates for four years, ensuring long-term usability and security.
Price and availability
Pre-orders of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are now available via the official product page. The manufacturer’s recommended retail price is 399 euros.
