Review of the (Nothing Phone 2A): An unusual device that doesn’t come with any bloatware.

The Nothing Phone 2A Nathing’s third smartphone, was just released in India. Even though this smartphone isn’t as flashy as its predecessor, the Indian market is still very interested in it. Let’s get into a thorough review of the Nothing Phone 2A which I have been using for more than 20 days. The smartphone that the company offers is devoid of any pointless pre-installed apps. Check to see if this is the smartphone you should buy next.

To begin with, the smartphone’s base model, which has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, costs Rs. 23,999. It will cost you Rs. 256GB if you choose the 8GB RAM and storage option. However, the model that comes with 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM costs Rs. 27,999.

The Nothing Phone 2A is packaged in a sleek box that is difficult to open without tearing, which is disliked by many consumers. The phone, a SIM ejector tool, some paperwork, and a USB Type-C to Type-C charging cable are all contained inside. But a big missing piece is that it doesn’t include a smartphone charger.

From a design perspective, the Nothing Phone 2A has an eye-catching, gorgeous design. It looks expensive but is simple. Although the phone’s back is made of plastic, it appears to be made of a glass panel due to its transparency. This phone is easy to hold thanks to its flat frame and smooth edges. The phone is visually appealing due to its thin front bezels.

It has three LED lights on the back instead of the four on the previous Nothing Phone 2A It’s interesting that these lights are positioned in between the NFC coil and the phone’s back. Through the phone’s transparent back, some cables are visible.

Regarding ports and buttons, the volume buttons are located on the left, and the power button is located on the right. Even with one hand holding the phone, they are easily accessible. The phone has a SIM card slot, a speaker, a microphone, and a USB Type-C port on the bottom. There’s another microphone up top.

The previous transparent panel was made of plastic, so smudges and scratches are to be expected. Using a case on this smartphone is highly recommended.

Let’s talk about the display. The Nothing Phone 2A has a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED panel. Whether you’re inside or outside, the display’s 30-120 Hz refresh rate and 1,300 nits of peak brightness provide for excellent visuals. You can also customize your viewing experience by selecting from two different color modes. Corning Gorilla Glass 5 provides safeguarding for the display. It’s important to note that this device is not LTPO capable. At a reasonable cost, the stereo speakers improve the entire multimedia experience with their high-quality sound.

Nothing Phone 2A Nathing OS 2.5, which is based on Android 14, powers the device both computationally and software-wise. Smooth navigation through daily tasks is ensured by its clean interface. The Nothing Phone 2A device comes with four years of security updates and three years of Android OS updates, free of charge.

A good battery life and an excellent processor for daily use can be found in the Dimensity 7200 Pro found in the Nathing Phone (2A). I firmly believe that UFS 3.1 would have been preferable, but it comes with UFS 2.2. The phone 2A scored more than 680,000 points on AnTuTu, which was a satisfactory benchmark result. I had no significant lag when using the smartphone, even when gaming, indicating that it is a capable processor for daily use. Frame drops and heating problems did not occur when playing games like BGMI on high to medium settings for more than half an hour.

The Nothing Phone 2A has a dual-camera setup consisting of a 50MP ultra-wide sensor and a main rear camera. For selfies, it also features a 32MP front camera. By simply swiping down on the viewfinder interface, you can quickly access a number of shooting modes, including motion capture, expert mode, slow-motion, time-lapse, panorama, and portrait.

The primary camera did a good job during daylight photography, though there were some initial HDR problems that the company resolved with its first update. The 50MP sensor highlights brighter portions of the scene a little bit more in very bright lighting conditions. The ultra-wide camera did a better job of managing exposure than anticipated, though.

The primary camera did a respectable job in low light, producing realistic images with minimal noise. In moderate to normal lighting, the front camera does a good job taking selfies.

The Nothing Phone 2A performs admirably in terms of video. 1080p 60fps or 4K 30fps can be recorded by the main camera.

Features and specifications: The Nothing Phone 2A has standard GPS connectivity, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, 5G dual-mode, and dual-band Wi-Fi 6. It has two SIM slots as well. It also includes NTFS optimization, support for up to 8GB of RAM expansion, and HyperEngine 5.0, which is meant to improve gaming performance.

The Nothing Phone 2A Glyph interface is one of its noteworthy features. Nathing updated the Glyph interface with the phone 2A, making it more visually appealing by adding three LED strips while keeping the color white. But with fifteen functions, the Glyph interface is complex. A timer, Swigi, flip-to-glyph for notifications, a progress bar for applications like Ola, and many more are among them.

The Nothing Phone 2A is a smartphone that features a seamless in-display fingerprint scanner. With typical daily use, its large 5,000mAh battery lasts for more than 35 hours. With my 30W charger, I was able to charge the device to 100 percent in approximately 80 minutes, demonstrating its 45W fast charging capability.

In conclusion, Nathing offers a cost-effective choice in the Nothing Phone 2A. Its remarkable software and design make it unique. Along with its distinctive design, it promises three years of Android OS updates and has a clean software interface. It stands out from most boxes and, at this price, provides a good overall experience, in my opinion.