The Phone (2a) launched in India in March 2024 at Rs 23,999 for 8 GB plus 128 GB, making Nothing's design accessible to a much larger audience. It was also partly designed with Indian buyers in mind, and its horizontal camera layout, framed by three Glyph light strips, gave it a friendly, slightly retro look distinct from its pricier siblings.
The 6.7-inch flexible AMOLED runs at 120Hz with thin, even bezels. The custom MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro is efficient and fast enough for everyday use and moderate gaming, broadly matching the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 in the Redmi Note 13 Pro. Nothing OS 2.5 over Android 14 stays clean, with no bloatware and three years of OS updates promised.
The two 50 MP cameras, a main with OIS and an ultrawide, produce good daylight photos with natural tones. Battery life is a strength, with the 5000 mAh cell easily reaching a day and a half, and 45W charging. It lacks wireless charging and has only IP54, but against the Redmi Note 13 Pro and Realme 12 Pro it offers cleaner software and a more memorable design.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 23,999 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | March 2024 |
| Segment | Mid-range |
| Display | 6.7-inch, Flexible AMOLED, 120Hz, 1084 x 2412 |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP main (OIS) + 50 MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired |
| Software at launch | Android 14, Nothing OS 2.5 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Water/dust rating | IP54 |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Weight | 190 g |
| Colours | Black, White |
What we like
- Distinctive design at a mid-range price
- Excellent battery life
- Clean software with no bloat
- Uniform-bezel AMOLED
What could be better
- No wireless charging
- Only IP54
- Fewer Glyph features than the Phone (2)
Who should buy it
Mid-range buyers who want clean software, strong battery life and a phone that looks different from everything else.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (March 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.