Render of Nothing Phone 2a Leaks Online, Revealing Glyph-Less Design and Redesigned Camera Island

Leaked Details Suggest Nothing Phone 2a to Feature Dual Rear Camera Setup

Nothing, the Carl Pei-led UK startup is all set to unveil the Nothing Phone 2a in India soon. Ahead of the official release, a leaked render of the handset has surfaced online suggesting some key design details. The Nothing Phone 2a could get a revamped back panel that may not include the Glyph Interface. Nothing’s Phone 1 and Phone 2 smartphones feature the customisable Glyph Interface on the rear. This LED-filled array can light up during calls and notifications.

The alleged render of the Nothing Phone 2a was shared by tipster Steve H.McFly (@onleaks), in collaboration with Smartprix. The render displays the handset from the back and shows a revamped rear panel in a white finish and it doesn’t seem to have the Glyph interface, Nothing’s customisable LED array. This would be the first smartphone from the brand to omit the Glyph interface. However, it does appear to have a transparent rear panel.

Further, the Nothing Phone 2a appears to have a different camera layout than the Phone 1 and Phone 2. Two camera lenses are seen vertically arranged in the top-left corner. Nothing branding and regulatory icons are placed in the bottom line.

The absence of a Glyph interface and unique camera arrangements are poised to set the Phone 2a apart from its predecessors, the Nothing Phone 1 and Phone 2.

Expected to be unveiled during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 later this month, the Nothing Phone 2a, codenamed Aerodactyl, is anticipated to enter the market as a mid-range device. It will be distributed through Flipkart in India and is confirmed to inherit certain features from last year’s Nothing Phone 2, promising an enhanced user experience compared to the Nothing Phone 1.

Recent leaks have shed light on several key features of the Nothing Phone 2a. It is anticipated to run on Android 13 and sport a 6.7-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC. The device’s rear camera setup is rumored to consist of a 50-megapixel Samsung GN9 sensor alongside a 50-megapixel JN1 camera, while a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 front camera is expected. The phone is rumored to be available in black and white color options.