Nothing phone (2a)

64 reviews

May, 2025

Positive
design (31)
price (23)
battery (20)
performance (16)
screen (14)

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connectivity (1)
reception (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 64 reviews of Nothing phone (2a). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Views about the screen and price are on the whole positive. The battery and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical reviews about the connectivity and reception.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Nothing phone (2a) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Jon Mundy (trustedreviews.com)

Nothing Phone (2a) Review

Nothing has released its cheapest phone yet with the Nothing Phone (2a), but it retains the brand's signature style.

Design and UI both stylish and solid ; Smooth performance ; Strong battery life

Nothing OS 2.5 UI embellishments could run deeper ; No wireless charging ; Glyph system significantly stripped back

The Nothing Phone (2a) might have a flashy design, but its core appeal is how well balanced it is for the money. Build quality, performance, battery life, display and camera are all reassuringly solid, while Phone (2a)’s eye-catching UI and Glyph...

Mar, 2024

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Expert review by : James Ide (techradar.com)

Nothing Phone 2a review: Distinctive design meets mid-range magic

A scaled-down smartphone with style and substance

Competitive price ; Sleek, stylized OS ; Unique look

Mild step up from Phone 1 ; No remarkable features ; Scaled-back Glyph lighting system

An affordable and reliable phone with an eye-catching design and a clean OS, the Nothing Phone 2a is a solid mid-range choice. It offers a crisp display, decent performance, and great battery life; proving it’s more than just an update on the original...

Mar, 2024

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Nothing Phone (2a) review: cheap phone champion

Nothing's mid-range handset, the Phone (2a), is here to bring Android fans a dose of affordable cheer

Competitively priced against key Google and Samsung rivals ; Maintains brand's Glyphs lighting and design uniqueness ; Decent power and battery life

Fingerprints and dust magnetism limit plastic rear's appeal ; That camera bump won't be seen as 'cute' by all ; No lower-positioned Glyph light

The Nothing Phone (2a) has got pretty much everything going for it – especially when considering the competition at this price point – as there's no major downfall in its day-to-day fluidity, battery life longevity, or overall performance. So long as...

Mar, 2024

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Expert review by : Cam Bunton (pocket-lint.com)

The Nothing Phone 2a -- better value than the Pixel 7a

Nothing's latest phone packs performance and battery life into a cute design.

Cute, purposeful design and attention to detail ; Brilliant, big display for the money ; Unique software icons, styling and widgets ; It's smooth, powerful and has great battery life

Cameras are a bit of a weak point ; Plastic build won't be to everyone's standards ; Glyph lights are a nice novelty, but largely useless

Mar, 2024

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Expert review by : Luke Baker (techadvisor.co.uk)

Nothing Phone (3a) review: More than just a looker

Nothing's affordable mid-ranger is back for 2025, but is this the one to get, or should you pay extra for the Pro?

Mar, 2025

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

Nothing Phone 2a review: back to basics

It's the familiar Nothing experience, distilled down and as appealing as ever. Nothing Phone 2a is an affordable ace.

Distictive new take on Nothing’s signature styling ; Solid performance and consistently great battery life ; Very capable cameras for an affordable phone

A few features haven’t carried across from Phone 1 ; Simplified Glyph lights don’t have quite the same impact

Strips the Nothing experience back in the name of affordability, while keeping everything that made previous efforts so distinctive. Phone 2a is fun, fully featured, and phenomenal value.

Sep, 2024

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Expert review by : Anyron Copeman (techadvisor.co.uk)

Nothing Phone (2a) review

Despite a more affordable price, the Phone (2a) retains all the key hallmarks of a Nothing smartphone, but there are downsides to consider

Impressive performance ; Great 120Hz display ; Unique customisable software ; Solid battery life

Hit-and-miss cameras ; Polarising design ; Middling charging speeds

The Phone (2a) is undoubtedly one of the best smartphones you can buy for under £350, but an out-there design and underwhelming cameras mean it’s not right for everyone.

Mar, 2024

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Expert review by : Connor Jewiss (stuff.tv)