UAE Price
AED 1,299
India Price
₹29,999
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Smartphone · Nothing · 2024
The Nothing Phone (2a) 128GB is Nothing's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~87.6% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 1,299 in the UAE and ₹29,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Nothing Phone (2a) excels with its 50MP OIS main camera delivering sharp, stabilized shots in low light, a 5000mAh battery sustaining 15h 53m of active use, and 45W wired charging hitting 50% in 23 minutes. It targets budget-conscious 5G adopters who prioritize all-day battery and fast charging over flagship-tier gaming or video recording. Its Dimensity 7200 Pro handles daily tasks smoothly but struggles with sustained heavy loads—thermals throttle after 15 minutes of 5G gaming, limiting prolonged performance. The 1080p display lacks high refresh rate, making scrolling feel dated next to 120Hz rivals. In UAE at AED 1299, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 1400 offers 45W charging, OIS, and 5G in a clean design. In India at ₹29999, it’s overpriced—Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offers 200MP, 120Hz, and 120W charging for ₹28999, making the Nothing Phone (2a) a niche pick for software purity over hardware parity.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@60fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes, 360˚ |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~87.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, White, Milk, Blue |
| Models | A142 |
| Price | $ 391.21 / € 246.20 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 578493 (v9), 684574 (v10) GeekBench: 2184 (v5), 2592 (v6) 3DMark: 1151 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 981 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -26.3 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery | Active use score 15:53h |
| Announced | 2024, March 05 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, March 12 |
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the Nothing Phone (2a).
It depends on your needs and budget, but by 2026, newer models will likely offer better performance and software support. If you find it at a steep discount, it can still serve as a reliable daily driver for basic tasks.
The Nothing Phone (2a) 128GB is priced at AED 1299 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Nothing Phone (2a) 128GB is priced at ₹29999 in India. It is available through official online stores and select retail partners nationwide.
The camera delivers decent daytime photos with good color accuracy and detail, thanks to its 50MP main sensor. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise in dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, social media, and occasional video streaming. It handles light to medium usage reliably without needing a midday charge.
Ready to buy the Nothing Phone (2a)?
From AED 1,299 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
