Leaked Unit of Nothing Phone 2a Offers Glimpse of Design and Specifications; Launch Timeline and Price Rumors Emerge
The potential specifications of the Nothing Phone 2a hint at the inclusion of a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC.The anticipated Nothing Phone 2a is rumored to be the upcoming smartphone release from the UK-based OEM, although the company has not officially confirmed the phone or its name. As details about a third Nothing Phone emerged online, aligning with Nothing’s product cycle and leaked information, it was speculated to be the Nothing Phone 2a. Expected to be a more affordable, streamlined version of the Nothing Phone 2, a leaked PVT unit of this alleged handset provides insights into the probable design and teases some key specifications. Additionally, there are hints about the expected launch timeline and price.
Tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) shared some likely specifications of the rumoured Nothing Phone 2a on on X (formerly Twitter). He added that the Nothing Phone 2a will be launched at the 2024 Mobile World Congress in February and that it will be priced at $400 (roughly Rs. 33,200). He has also shared leaked images of a Production Validation Test (PVT) unit that suggests a redesigned back panel. PVT units are made in smaller batches during production that are used to test functionalities, hardware, and quality standards.
Nothing Phone 2a PVT
Gets:
– 120Hz OLED panel
– Dimensity 7200
– 8/128GB
– 50MP dual camera setup
– Ships with Nothing OS 2.5
– Android 14
– New back design
– Redesigned Glyph
– Glyph controls similar to Phone 2MWC launch, Good for $400 pic.twitter.com/WNCoJoRMhW
— Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) December 16, 2023
In the images shared, we can see the supposed Nothing Phone 2a with a centred hole-punch display, while the back panel is seen with a horizontal camera module placed centrally towards the top. This is significantly different from the design seen in other Nothing handsets.
According to the tipster, the Nothing Phone 2a, alongside a revamped back panel is also likely to get a redesigned Glyph Interface, which is said to offer similar Glyph controls as the Nothing Phone 2. Another tipster suggested that the handset will carry 3 Glyph parts.
According to a reliable source and the accompanying leaked images, the Nothing Phone 2a is rumored to feature a 120Hz OLED panel. Allegedly, the phone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Expected to run on Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5, the device is speculated to house a 50-megapixel dual rear camera system. Previous reports indicated a 6.7-inch AMOLED display for the phone.
It’s worth noting a cautionary approach towards these specifications, as the leaked image’s About page incorrectly lists the phone’s battery as 1,000mAh, which is notably smaller than the capacity even of entry-level smartphones.
