Nada is not one of those who stay silent when faced with new releases. The London-based phone company's media push relies heavily on spreading information about the devices bit by bit. It's been a solid strategy so far (if a bit annoying for someone who covers this world), as many of its announcements have been first-generation products, each of which generated buzz beyond the company's loyal fan base. company.
Nothing Phone (2a) certainly fits the bill. While it's actually the company's third phone, it's aimed squarely at a different demographic than the flagship model. Telephone 1) and Telephone (2). The “a” bit, as you've probably gathered from previous phones, implies a budget approach. In recent years, it's mainly been about deciding which flagship features can be sacrificed to reduce the price, while maintaining a feel as close to premium quality as possible.
After several teases and a handful of official image releases, the Phone (2a) finally saw the light of day (well, the warm glow of a Barcelona night) at MWC 2024. More specifically, it was a guest of honor at Nothing from last night. after the show party, shining in all its splendor at a low price inside a glass case. Otherwise, Nothing has remained hidden at the great mobile phone fair, choosing not to be present.
To quote Operation Ivy paraphrasing Plato's account of Socrates, “all I know is that I know nothing.” Details are few and far between at the moment. That said, the design tells us a lot about the product. For starters, as expected, Nothing has retained some of the transparent aesthetic of the rest of the line. The illuminated glyphs are also back, although they cover much less surface area than the other models, relegated to a trio of bands at the top.
The phone (2a) maintains the dual camera configured on the phone (2), although it has been moved to the center. I'm curious if this is primarily a pragmatic or aesthetic decision. Since Nothing is so focused on design, I wouldn't be surprised if it moved simply to distinguish the device from its flagships. Whatever the case, this is an attractive and (seems) solidly built budget phone. The rear may be a little busy for some, but as always, I appreciate what Nothing has done to break away from the same design that most manufacturers have settled on.
We don't know the details of the camera setup beyond the number and orientation, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's a step below the phone (2), as the camera setups certainly contribute to the manufacturing price. However, we do know that the phone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chip, a variant built specifically for the device.
The price remains an open question, and an important one at that.
