Phone (2a) is the smartphone we’ve always wanted to make and we eagerly await your reviews!

Whether you’re looking to share first impressions or plan to come back later for a long-term review - this is the place for all your thoughts and experiences with Phone (2a).

You might see some very early reviews from our community (insiders) who have been using early revisions of (2a)'s hardware since late 2023. A huge thank you to them for helping us improve the product ahead of launch by sharing feedback and camera samples. 🙏

This thread should serve as a useful resource to anyone considering picking up a (2a) for themselves; after all, it’s not just media opinions that matter, but real-world customers too!

We look forward to reading all of your thoughts on our latest device - happy reviewing! 🌟

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    Big thank you to Rob and Natalie for giving us insiders the great opportunity to be one of the first groups of people to test out and review Phone (2a)! I’ve got lots of thoughts since first picking up the Phone (2a) in December - check out my review here.

    Nothing Phone (2a), the worthy successor to the Phone (1)

    It’s been a little over 2 months since I’ve got my hands on the Nothing Phone (2a)  thanks to the Insider program. While we weren’t able to discover the design of this phone, we were able to test the Photo system and the software experience offered by it to detect any hidden bugs before its release, and the experience offered in these first few weeks was already very satisfactory for regular use.

    Let’s take a look at the improvements in this Nothing Phone (2a) in my review:

    Nothing Phone (2a), the worthy successor to the Phone (1) - Nothing Community

    Shoutout to the Nothing Team for their continuous commitment to the community and their transparent engagement with insiders! As an insider, I’ve been using the Nothing Phone (2a) for the last few months and I have plenty of thoughts on the device, check out my review!

      Phone(2a) - The jumping-on-point for the Nothing Experience

      Thanks to the awesome (insiders) opportunity and the Nothing Community team, I’ve had my hands on the Nothing Phone (2a) since late December and have collected my thoughts about this awesome product - My full review here!

      Dear Insider Community

      You had a wonderful experience🤩

      It means so much to us that you guys share your experiences with us😍

      I have a question for all of you.

      I am currently using Phone(2), is it a good choice to buy Phone(2a)?

      I would like to hear what you guys think, especially about the camera.

      I really like the design and am considering buying the 128GB version when it comes out in Japan.🤗

      Thanks.

        Do we expect similar performance with phone (2)? Phone 2 camera is consistent

          Please note, that throughout this review, my unit received many updates. Sometimes multiple during a week. Therefore, certain elements have only been stress tested in the most recent days. There were around fifteen updates in total.

          My Time with Phone (2a) - Aerodactyl

          Read my full Phone (2a) Review here!

          Congratulations on the launch, currently watching it at home,

          BEST.VALUE.EVER.

          Anonymous340 wow, really impressed with nothing phone 2a at this price point.

          I really loved the Camera samples of it, wish to have one to capture some stunning shots with the nothing phone 2a and I really want to work with nothing. 📸

          Thank you!

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            rammurti1186 How could you try to compare the performance of a mid-range to a flagship phone?

              The Nothing Phone (2a) will receive three Android OS upgrades and four security updates, which isn’t quite as good as what Samsung or Google offer at a slightly higher price bracket, but it’s still better than most handsets available under $350. This means you can feel safe holding onto the phone for several years without worrying about missing security updates or losing out on new features when the next version of Android comes around.Let’s get the obvious out of the way - the single most eye-catching aspect of Nothing’s smartphone lineup is that ludicrously brash see-through backside cheekily exposing internal components for onlookers to gawk at. It made the original Phone (1) an immediate head-turner back in 2022 and that captivating transparent aesthetic remains the marquee design trait with the Phone (2a).The AMOLED panel gets remarkably bright – up to 1300 nits, ensuring easy outdoor visibility. The 120Hz dynamic refresh rate, which means that the display can switch the refresh rate between 30-120Hz depending on the content. produces, so you get fluid animations and scrolling. There’s Gorilla Glass 5 on top, too, so you are somewhat safe of accidental scratches and drops.

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