MWC 2024: Nothing enters the budget range with Phone (2a)
Reading Time: 2 minutesNothing isn’t one to be quiet about new releases. The London-based phone company’s media push largely relies on trickling out information about devices bit by bit. It’s been a solid strategy thus far (if a bit annoying as someone who covers this world), as so many of its announcements have been first-gen products, each generating a buzz beyond the company’s loyal fanbase.
Nothing Phone (2a) certainly fits the bill. While it’s actually the company’s third handset, it’s the aimed squarely at a different demographic than the flagship Phone (1) and Phone (2). The ‘a’ bit, as you’ve likely gathered from previous handsets, implies a budget focus. In recent years, that’s mostly been a game of deciding which flagship features can sacrificed to reduce the price, while keeping is close to a premium feel as possible.
After various teases and a handful of official image releases, the Phone (2a) finally saw the light of day (well, the warm glow of a Barcelona night) at MWC 2024. More specifically, it was a guest of honor at last night’s Nothing after show party, glowing up in all of its low-priced glory inside a glass box. Otherwise, Nothing has otherwise been lying low at the big mobile trade show, opting out of a floor presence.
To quote Operation Ivy paraphrasing Plato’s account of Socrates, ‘all I know is that I don’t know Nothing.’ Details are few and far between at the moment. That said, the design does tell us a good amount about the product. For starters, Nothing has unsurprisingly retained some of the transparent aesthetic of the rest of the line. The light up Glyphs are back, as well – though they cover a lot less surface area than the other models, relegated to a trio of bands up top.
Phone (2a) keeps the Phone (2)’s dual-camera set up, though it’s been moved to the center. I’m curious to hear whether that’s primarily a pragmatic decision or an aesthetic one. With Nothing being so focused on design, I wouldn’t be surprised if it was moved simply to distinguish the device from its flagships. Whatever the case, this is a good looking and (it appears) solidly built budget phone. The rear may be a bit busy for some, but – as ever – I appreciate what Nothing has done to break away the samey design most manufacturers have settled into.
We don’t know specifics on the camera set up beyond number and orientation, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a step down from the Phone (2), as camera configurations certainly contribute to manufacturing price. We do know, however that the phone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chip – a variant built specifically for the device.
Price is very much still an open question – and an important one at that.
Reference: https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/28/mwc-2024-nothing-enters-the-budget-range-with-phone-2a/
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