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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.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
CPUOcta-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510)
GPUMali-G610 MC4
NFCYes, 360˚
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Dual50 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
Size6.7 inches, 108.0 cm, 2, (~87.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandNothing
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
ModelNothing Phone (2a)
Price₹ 19,883 / $ 337.00 / £ 245.85 / € 249.00
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
Video1080p@60fps
ColorsBlack, White, Milk, Blue
ModelsA142
Single32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, March 12
Weight190 g (6.70 oz)
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)
Display981 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Charging45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Released2024, March 05
Announced2024, March 05
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-26.3 LUFS (Good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 578493 (v9), 684574 (v10), GeekBench: 2184 (v5), 2592 (v6), 3DMark: 1151 (Wild Life Extreme)
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
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.

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).