At 190 grams and with almost identical dimensions, the Nothing Phone (2a), available in black, white, and milky white, weighs about 11 grams less than the Nothing Phone (2).
While both devices feature a display protected by Gorilla Glass 5, the Nothing Phone (2a) has a back cover made of plastic, not glass.
The front and back of the Nothing Phone (2a) are connected via an aluminum frame that - according to Nothing - is made entirely of recycled aluminum.
With its rounded corners and smooth surfaces (except for the camera), the Nothing Phone (2a) somewhat resembles the Apple iPhone 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S23/S23+'s design language.
The IP54 certification confirms that the Nothing Phone (2a), much like the Nothing Phone (2), is protected against contamination from dust and water sprays.
At 190 grams and with almost identical dimensions, the Nothing Phone (2a), available in black, white, and milky white, weighs about 11 grams less than the Nothing Phone (2). This is largely due to the different choice of materials for this phone. While both devices feature a display protected by Gorilla Glass 5, the Nothing Phone (2a) has a back cover made of plastic, not glass. This transparent back cover gives users a glimpse of the Glyph interphase below but is also very susceptible to fingerprints.
Nothing has reduced the scope of the Glyph interface - without impacting its functionality. The central dual camera, modeled after a pair of eyes, is encircled by the NFC copper coil and now only three LED stripes that display notifications.
The lower two thirds of the back cover resemble a conductor board and are inspired by the look of the New York subway map. There are no lights in this area. Even the small red square in the top third remains dark and is for design purposes only.
The front and back of the Nothing Phone (2a) are connected via an aluminum frame that - according to Nothing - is made entirely of recycled aluminum. The frame has a plastic coating that ensures a good grip with its slightly roughened surface.
With its rounded corners and smooth surfaces (except for the camera), the Nothing Phone (2a) somewhat resembles the Apple iPhone 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S23/S23+'s design language. The phone also equals its more expensive competition in terms of workmanship, with clean transitions, even gap dimensions and great stability.
The IP54 certification confirms that the Nothing Phone (2a), much like the Nothing Phone (2), is protected against contamination from dust and water sprays.
