Community Reviews - Phone (2a)

Rob ⚡️

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! 🌟

RoddyMerritt

Rob ⚡️ looking to pic one up for sure!!!

TajalsirMohammed

Rob ⚡️ I have one question, what does the a stand for in Nothing Phone (2a)?

SennajRettum

Rob ⚡️ yo i really like your products but i would really appreciate it if you guys did make a phone which has only around 6.1 inch screen size

DHRUVPIPALIYA

Rob ⚡️ Hello Everyone here’s the overview of the nothing phone 2a. The Nothing Phone 2a is a masterpiece of minimalist design and functionality. Its sleek and understated exterior belies the powerful technology within. With a focus on simplicity and elegance, it boasts a seamless user experience that prioritizes clarity and efficiency. The absence of unnecessary features is a deliberate choice, allowing users to embrace a clutter-free digital lifestyle. From its clean lines to its intuitive interface, every aspect of the Nothing Phone 2a is crafted to inspire mindfulness and promote a sense of calm in an increasingly chaotic world.

Currently I am using nothing phone 1 & excited to see nothing phone 2a in my hand with wining this contest.

Derren

Huge thank you for the amazing oppurtunity that i had to get hands on with Phone (2a) for the past few months. The whole experience of being an insider has been very exciting. Check out my review here.

DIGVIJAYPATEL_g9KUpT9NSf

Derren every 2a user reporting slow charging (3 hours) issue with orignal charger

adbo

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.

RapidZapper

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

drewlipps

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!

niteshnitx

drewlipps 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!

arpan2308

Nothing Phone (2a),

where tech meets art in the smartest (way)

Having spent over two months with the Nothing Phone (2a), courtesy of the Nothing insiders program, here is my detailed review of the device 👇

https://nothing.community/d/6346-phone-2a-where-tech-meets-art-in-the-smartest-way-review

Dylan_B

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!

yukilab🇯🇵

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.

sivaramanC

yukilab🇯🇵 It would be a downgrade if you switch over from phone 2 to phone 2a. But if you are considering for a secondary device for basic multi and social media usage, you can go ahead.

chrisdorkins9

yukilab🇯🇵 I don’t know why you would want the 2a over the 2 I am new to nothing and have just purchased the 2a and although I am very happy with its performance and looks I do miss the feel of a top end phone with metal surround and I am sure I will upgrade to either nothing 2 or nothing 3 if this is in the pipeline great o/s design and build just think I should of spent the extra on the 2

rammurti1186

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

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

Ealesy101

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!

‏‏‎Chris‏‏‎

You can find my review daily driving Phone (2a) after coming from a Phone (2), and my thoughts on which one I would choose to buy, here!

TajalsirMohammed

Congratulations on the launch, currently watching it at home,

BEST.VALUE.EVER.

NyiNyiPhone

Is Ram LPDDR4X or 5X? and Rom is UFS2.2?

Rajdeep13

NyiNyiPhone it has LPDDR4X ram with UFS 2.2 which is just ok but many brands offers UFS 3.1 at same or even in low price range

Master Pikachu

Excellent launch and nicely done reviews by community insiders! Looking forward to be part of such programs.

Suresh_T3miB4Ep0P

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.