UAE Price
AED 1,499
India Price
₹34,999
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Smartphone · Nothing · 2024
The Nothing Phone (2a) 256GB 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 1,499 in the UAE and ₹34,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Nothing Phone (2a) excels with its 50MP main camera featuring OIS for stable low-light shots, 45W wired charging that hits 50% in 23 minutes, and a 5000mAh battery delivering 15 hours 53 minutes of active use. It’s built for users who prioritize all-day battery endurance and fast charging without paying flagship prices, especially those who frequently travel or work offline. The 6.7-inch 1080p display offers crisp 394 ppi clarity, and NFC enables contactless payments in UAE and India. However, the mid-range Cortex-A715/A510 chipset struggles with sustained heavy gaming, throttling after 15 minutes of intensive use. In UAE at AED 1499, it’s competitive because it outperforms rivals like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ in battery life and charging speed. In India at ₹34999, it’s overpriced — the Poco X6 Pro offers similar battery and charging at ₹29999 with a faster processor. Skip if you game heavily.
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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 | 256 |
| 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 remains a solid value for budget-conscious buyers who prioritize clean software and unique design over cutting-edge specs. If you don't need the latest flagship features, its performance and build quality still justify the cost in 2026.
The Nothing Phone (2a) 256GB is priced at AED 1499 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Nothing Phone (2a) 256GB is priced at ₹34999 in India. It is available through official Nothing channels and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera delivers clear, well-exposed photos in daylight with accurate colors and decent detail. Low-light performance is adequate for casual use but lacks the refinement of higher-end models.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including social media, streaming, and browsing. It handles typical daily tasks without needing a midday charge.
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