Nothing Phone (2a) Set to Debut on March 5 with Budget-Friendly Prices in Europe

After much anticipation and several teasers, Nothing, the company founded by Carl Pei, has officially announced that the budget-friendly Nothing Phone (2a) will be making its debut on March 5. A recent leak has revealed some exciting details about the upcoming smartphone, including available color options, RAM and storage configurations, and expected prices in Europe.

Rumored Prices and Configurations

According to a leak from French outlet Dealabs (via Android Authority), the rumored prices for the Nothing Phone (2a) in France have surfaced. Here’s what we know:

Base Model: €349 (~$375) for 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage
Upgraded Model: €399 (~$428) for 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage
Color Options and Display

The Nothing Phone (2a) is expected to be available in black and white color options. This more affordable version of the Nothing Phone (2) is rumored to feature a 6.7-inch OLED panel with FHD+ resolution and support for a 120Hz refresh rate.

Specs and Features

The Nothing Phone (2a) might be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC, running on Nothing OS 2.5 based on Android 14 right out of the box. Its dual rear camera setup could feature a 50MP primary sensor and a 50MP ultrawide sensor, with speculations about potential Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) support for the primary sensor.

Design and Competition

While there are conflicting leaks and rumors about the design, we can expect a unique and recognizable design for the Phone (2a), given Nothing’s brand ethos. If the leaked pricing information proves accurate, the Nothing Phone (2a) appears to offer competitive pricing for the European market, positioning itself against established brands such as Samsung or Google.

Stay Tuned for Updates

With the launch date approaching, more leaks are likely to surface in the coming days. Stay tuned for further updates and details about the highly-anticipated debut of Nothing’s new budget-friendly smartphone.