Hey! Apologies, I’m new here and I imagine this has been discussed numerous times but I’m not very tech-y myself and would be grateful for any help and advice

My partner needs a new phone as their current iPhone is on its last legs, and they’ve mentioned this brand a few times. I’d not heard of it until they mentioned it and I don’t know anyone who has any of their devices so I’m a bit stuck. They’ve not mentioned which one they’d like specifically, just that they’ve been looking at them after seeing someone’s review on YouTube

They’re not someone who is on their phone 24/7. They don’t use social media apps, with the exception of YouTube, Reddit and Discord. Beyond checking those apps a few times a day, their phone is only used for calls, texts and as an alarm!

Budget isn’t really an issue, I could spring for the Phone 2 which I believe is the most expensive option but I know they’d be cross with me for spending that much. I know the other versions are cheaper, and then the CMF one is cheaper still but I’m not how they all compare against each other and would be grateful if someone could give me an idiots guide to the differences? I’m assuming the CMF version would be suitable given how little they actually use the phone, but if one of the more expensive ones is built better and has a better battery life and performance etc then I’d rather opt for that

I was going to purchase the phone, the smart watch and earphones for them too so if anyone has any opinions on the different earphones/earbuds from Nothing I’d be exceptionally grateful for any input!

Thanks so much, I really appreciate everyone’s time ❤️

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    hrry changed the title to Which Nothing Phone should I buy? .

    • hrry

    • Post #3

    elleblah Hey! The community will be great help here but, I’d suggest:

    Nothing Phone (2a) Plus with CMF Watch Pro 2 & Nothing Ear (a) as the optimal (but not expensive) ecosystem.

    The (2a) Plus is Nothing most recent device which means you get the longest software/security support from all devices. It also has upgraded cameras and processors vs. the (2a).

    The CMF Phone 1, although a great device for the budget lacks NFC and if you partner uses Apple Pay (or requires NFC for anything else) they’ll miss it quickly.

    The Ear (a) are great headphones, are compact and luck great. And, the CMF Watch Pro 2 is a nifty and affordable smart watch which is helpful for quick notification checking and basic fitness tracking.

    If you have any questions along the way, you’re welcome to ask here!

      6 days later

      Hi, as a first time nothing user myself I’d suggest the nothing Phone 2a. I use it for pretty similar stuff like your partner and a light not of gaming and it’s been amazing. Been almost 8 months and have had no issues at all. Great battery life and build. I can attest to the build as I’ve dropped it multiple times with and without a cover.

      Hope this helps, good luck.

      • Bubi

        • Post #6

        I am a Phone (2) user and it works flawlessly. However, the (2) model is already some years old so maybe buying one just now wouldn’t be the best choice.

        Based on what you commented, I would go with a Phone 2a due to its price/quality ratio and then maybe Ear (a) or the higher model nothing (ear)

        As for the watch, I have the CMF watch pro 2 and I really like it for a daily use, and you can find it online for about 45€