Nothing, the new smartphone brand founded by former OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, has recently launched its second flagship device, the Nothing Phone 2a.
The phone boasts a sleek design, a powerful performance, and a competitive price tag. But how does it compare to other smartphones in the Nigerian market? And what are some of the frequently asked questions about this device? In this article, we will try to answer these questions and more.
What are the specifications of the Nothing Phone 2a?
The Nothing Phone 2a is a premium smartphone that features a 6.7-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display also supports Always On Display and has an under-display fingerprint scanner.
The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset, which is a 4nm octa-core processor with a clock speed of up to 2.8GHz. The phone comes with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of internal storage. The phone does not have a microSD card slot for expandable storage.
The Nothing Phone 2a has a dual rear camera setup, consisting of a 50MP wide-angle lens and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The camera supports LED flash, panorama, HDR, and 4K video recording at 30fps. The front-facing camera is a 16MP lens that also supports HDR and 1080p video recording at 30fps. The phone has a 5000mAh battery that supports 45W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, and 5W reverse wireless charging. The phone runs on Android 14 with Nothing OS 2.5 as the custom skin. The phone also has multiple LED lights on the back that can change colors according to the user’s preference.
The Nothing Phone 2a has the following connectivity options: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C 2.0. The phone also supports 5G networks with both SA and NSA modes. The phone has an IP54 rating for splash, water, and dust resistance. The phone is available in two colors: black and white.
The following table summarizes the specifications of the Nothing Phone 2a:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch OLED, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120Hz, Always On Display |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, 4nm, octa-core, up to 2.8GHz |
| RAM | 8GB or 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB, no microSD card slot |
| Rear Camera | 50MP wide + 50MP ultra-wide, LED flash, panorama, HDR, 4K@30fps |
| Front Camera | 16MP, HDR, 1080p@30fps |
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W wired, 15W wireless, 5W reverse wireless |
| OS | Android 14, Nothing OS 2.5 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, 5G |
| Other Features | Under-display fingerprint, multiple LED lights, IP54 rating |
| Colors | Black, White |
What is the price of the Nothing Phone 2a in Nigeria?
The Nothing Phone 2a is not officially available in Nigeria yet, but it is expected to be released soon. The phone has a global price of about 400 EUR, which is equivalent to about 200,000 NGN. However, the actual price in Nigeria may vary depending on the exchange rate, taxes, and import duties.
According to the official released price tag, the estimated price of the Nothing Phone 2a in Nigeria ranges from 269,550 NGN to 500,400 NGN, depending on the RAM and storage variant.
The following table shows the estimated price of the Nothing Phone 2a in Nigeria for different variants:
| RAM | Storage | Price (NGN) |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB | 128GB | 269,550 |
| 8GB | 256GB | 315,000 |
| 12GB | 256GB | 337,050 |
| 12GB | 512GB | 500,400 |
How does the Nothing Phone 2a compare to other smartphones in Nigeria?
The Nothing Phone 2a is a high-end smartphone that competes with other flagship devices from brands like Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Huawei. The phone offers a unique design, a smooth display, a powerful performance, a decent camera, and a long-lasting battery. The phone also supports 5G connectivity, which is still rare in Nigeria. The phone has some drawbacks, such as the lack of a microSD card slot, a headphone jack, and a telephoto lens. The phone also has a relatively high price tag compared to some of its rivals.
The following table compares the Nothing Phone 2a with some of the popular smartphones in Nigeria:
| Phone | Display | Processor | RAM | Storage | Rear Camera | Front Camera | Battery | OS | Price (NGN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nothing Phone 2a | 6.7-inch OLED, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120Hz | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, 4nm, octa-core, up to 2.8GHz | 8GB or 12GB | 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB | 50MP wide + 50MP ultra-wide | 16MP | 5000mAh, 45W wired, 15W wireless, 5W reverse wireless | Android 14, Nothing OS 2.5 | 269,550 – 500,400 |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | 6.2-inch AMOLED, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120Hz | Exynos 2200, 4nm, octa-core, up to 2.9GHz | 8GB | 128GB or 256GB | 50MP wide + 12MP telephoto + 12MP ultra-wide | 10MP | 4000mAh, 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | Android 12, One UI 4.0 | 350,000 – 400,000 |
| Apple iPhone 13 | 6.1-inch OLED, 1170 x 2532 pixels, 60Hz | Apple A15 Bionic, 5nm, hexa-core, up to 3.2GHz | 4GB | 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB | 12MP wide + 12MP telephoto + 12MP ultra-wide | 12MP | 3240mAh, 20W wired, 15W wireless | iOS 15 | 450,000 – 600,000 |
| Xiaomi Mi 11 | 6.81-inch AMOLED, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120Hz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 5nm, octa-core, up to 2.84GHz | 8GB or 12GB | 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB | 108MP wide + 13MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro | 20MP | 4600mAh, 55W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | 300,000 – 400,000 |
| OnePlus 9 | 6.55-inch AMOLED, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120Hz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 5nm, octa-core, up to 2.84GHz | 8GB or 12GB | 128GB or 256GB | 48MP wide + 50MP ultra-wide + 2MP monochrome | 16MP | 4500mAh, 65W wired, 15W wireless | Android 11, OxygenOS 11 | 250,000 – 300,000 |
| Huawei P50 | 6.5-inch OLED, 1224 x 2700 pixels, 90Hz | Kirin 9000, 5nm, octa-core, up to 3.13GHz | 8GB | 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB | 50MP wide + 12MP telephoto + 13MP ultra-wide | 13MP | 4100mAh, 66W wired, 50W wireless | HarmonyOS 2.0 | 300,000 – 400,000 |
