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Nothing Phone (2a)
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Nothing Phone (2a)

Released: 2024, March 05Price: ₹ 19,883 / $ 337.00 / £ 245.85 / € 249.00Status: Available. Released 2024, March 12

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

General

Brand
Nothing
Model
Nothing Phone (2a)
Released
2024, March 05
Status
Available. Released 2024, March 12
Price
₹ 19,883 / $ 337.00 / £ 245.85 / € 249.00
OS
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
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

Display

Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
Size
6.7 inches, 108.0 cm, 2, (~87.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Performance

Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G610 MC4
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
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
HDR
Video
1080p@60fps

Battery

Charging
45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour

Network

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 (CA), 5G

Connectivity

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
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Black, White, Milk, Blue
Models
A142
Display
981 nits max brightness (measured)
Announced
2024, March 05
Loudspeaker
-26.3 LUFS (Good)
Performance
AnTuTu: 578493 (v9), 684574 (v10), GeekBench: 2184 (v5), 2592 (v6), 3DMark: 1151 (Wild Life Extreme)
Battery (new)
Active use score 15:53h

Nothing Phone (2a) Overview

About Nothing Phone (2a) Nothing Phone (2a) is another flagship from Nothing's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2024. Nothing Phone (2a) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM with Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Nothing Phone (2a) can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Nothing Phone (2a) supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Nothing Phone (2a) support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Nothing devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Nothing Phone (2a) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Nothing Phone (2a) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Nothing Phone (2a) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Nothing Phone (2a).

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