Renowned for his reliable and frequent mobile tech leaks, Steve Hemmerstoffer surprisingly missed the mark a few weeks ago with renders of the Nothing Phone (2a) that turned out to be fake. The design was reportedly considered and ultimately rejected during the handset’s pre-production process.
The latest batch of leaked product depictions fits Nothing’s “Fresh Eyes” tagline, appearing more distinctive and eye-catching than previous images. Even if this leak proves inaccurate, it would likely only involve minor details rather than major design elements.
The rear panel of the Nothing Phone (2a) is unique, with imaging sensors suggesting strong photography capabilities. Rumors indicate that both rear-facing cameras will offer 50MP resolution. The front features thin bezels surrounding a 6.7-inch screen with a hole punch housing a 32MP selfie snapper.
Expected to be a strong contender for the best budget 5G phone in 2024, the rumored value proposition is impressive. The handset is likely to start at around $290 in India, offering 8GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging technology, FHD+ screen resolution, 120Hz refresh rate support, and pre-installed Android 14 software with Nothing OS 2.5.
The use of an unreleased MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro processor is an important technical detail revealed today. In the US market, the Nothing Phone (2a) could start at $400 for an entry-level configuration and cost significantly more with higher storage and RAM options.
Despite limited availability in the US market, the affordable phone’s mass appeal elsewhere remains unaffected by this potential limitation.
