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Expert reviews
4.1
(10)
Spec scores
£200-£399 Phones · 192 phones
Display
3.6
/5
Rear Camera
2.2
/5
Front Camera
4
/5
Battery
2.9
/5
Deals
SIM Free from £499.00
Color
All
Black
White
Storage
All
256GB
128GB
Buyers who want clean, clutter-free Android software and a phone that looks like nothing else, and who value battery life and update support over raw gaming performance.
Nothing Phone (2a) SIM Free (1 deals)
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Grade B
5G
Phone (2a) 128GB (White)
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Upfront Cost:
£499.00
About the Nothing Phone (2a)
The Nothing Phone (2a) was the model that took Nothing's design language downmarket, and it remains one of the more interesting budget-to-mid-range phones on the UK market. The transparent back and Glyph Interface light strips are the obvious draw, but the reason to live with one is the software: Nothing OS is clean, fast and free of the duplicate apps and promotional clutter that clog most phones at this price, and Nothing committed to three years of Android version updates plus four years of security patches. The hardware choices are sensible rather than showy. Nothing spent the budget on a 6.7-inch AMOLED with an adaptive 30-120Hz refresh rate and two properly useful 50MP cameras - a stabilised main sensor and a genuine 114-degree ultra-wide - instead of padding the count with a token macro lens. The custom Dimensity 7200 Pro chip is efficient rather than fast, and the 5,000mAh battery is the better for it. Compromises are the IP54 rating, which covers splashes but not immersion, and the lack of wireless charging.
Expert Rating
4.1
(10 reviews)
Price History
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
Nothing Phone (2a) vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus - Key Differences
| Feature | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro |
| Front camera | 32MP | 50MP |
| Charging | 45W wired | 50W wired |
| Storage options | 128GB or 256GB | 256GB only |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080x2412, 30-120Hz, 1,300 nits peak | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080x2412, 120Hz |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 5,000mAh |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main with OIS + 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main with OIS + 50MP ultra-wide |
| SIM-free price | From £499.00 | Not available |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nothing Phone (2a) worth buying?
Yes, particularly if clean software and distinctive design matter to you. Nothing OS is one of the least cluttered Android builds available, the dual 50MP cameras are more useful than the padded-out lens counts on rivals, and battery life is strong. It is a poor fit if you want heavy gaming performance, wireless charging or full waterproofing.
How long will the Nothing Phone (2a) get software updates?
Nothing committed to three years of major Android version updates and four years of security updates from launch in March 2024. That puts the last major OS update around 2027 and security patches running to 2028.
Does the Nothing Phone (2a) have wireless charging?
No. Wireless charging is reserved for Nothing's higher-end models, so the Phone (2a) is wired only. It does support 45W fast charging over USB-C, which Nothing says gives a day's power in around 20 minutes.
What does the Glyph Interface on the Nothing Phone (2a) actually do?
The LED strips on the back can be set to light up for specific callers and apps, act as a fill light for photos, show a countdown or progress bar for timers and deliveries, and display a visual volume level. It is genuinely useful for leaving the phone face down and still knowing what needs your attention.
Is the Nothing Phone (2a) camera good?
It is good for the money. Both rear cameras are 50MP - a stabilised main sensor and a 114-degree ultra-wide - so the second lens is actually worth using, unlike the 2MP macro lenses fitted to most rivals. The 32MP front camera records 1080p at 60fps.
Is the Nothing Phone (2a) waterproof?
It is rated IP54, which means it is protected against dust and splashes of water from any direction but not immersion. Rain and spills are not a concern, but do not drop it in a sink or take it swimming.
Should I get the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Phone (2a) Plus?
The two are physically identical and share the same 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED, 5,000mAh battery and dual 50MP rear cameras. The Plus upgrades to a faster Dimensity 7350 Pro chip, a 50MP front camera instead of 32MP and slightly quicker 50W charging, but it is sold only in 256GB. The standard (2a) is the one to pick if you want the cheaper 128GB configuration and do not care about selfie resolution.
Nothing Phone (2a) Specifications
Spec Scores
£200-£399 Phones · 192 phones
- 6.7 inches
- 1080 x 2412 pixels
- AMOLED, 120Hz, 1300 nits peak
This phone
72%
Avg
62%
Best
96%
This phone
72%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
This phone
43%
Avg
39%
Best
70%
This phone
43%
Avg
41%
Best
98%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
- 32 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
80%
Avg
60%
Best
92%
This phone
80%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 5,000 mAh
- 45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour
This phone
58%
Avg
52%
Best
86%
This phone
58%
Avg
53%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
50
Primary Camera Video
4K@30fs, 1080@60/120fs, gyro-EIS
Second Camera
50 , f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 , f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
32 , f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@60fs
Display
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
Display Size
6.7
Display Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
CPU & Memory
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
No
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66
5G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
Yes, 360˚
GPS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass