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    Nothing Phone (2a) Plus launched globally at $399: Is this a real upgrade or just a mimic?

    Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has finally made its official launch in the global markets, including India. The most awaited model is super hyped but, for its promising improvements over the regular Phone (2a). Nothing claims it “Extraordinary” for its fresh design, improved performance, and innovative features, and it brings the Phone (2a) Plus into the fight for the attention of tech geeks.

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    Nothing Phone (2a) Plus features

    The Phone (2a) Plus aesthetic is superb out of the box, with a sleek metallic finish. This hosts a 6.7-inch flexible AMOLED panel that hosts Full HD+ resolution. This panel supports a refresh rate as high as 120Hz, which means scrolling and gaming on the device are silky smooth. Its 10-bit colors show vivid visuals peaking at 1300 nits. Besides, the 2160Hz PWM dimming technology is rather looking after your comfort in the eyes, making this product a good choice when it comes to long-term use.

    Under the hood, the Phone (2a) Plus is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7350 5G chipset. The chip is fabricated based on TSMC’s 2nd-generation 4 nm process, featuring the 2nd generation Armv9 processors that reach peak speeds of up to 3.0GHz. Combine that with up to 12 GB of RAM and an additional 8 GB virtual RAM via the RAM Booster, and you get quite impressive performance and efficiency.

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    It features a dual rear camera setup — a 50MP EIS + OIS primary sensor and a 50MP ultra-wide lens — sure to catch the fancy of photography lovers. Moving to the front, the enhanced 50MP selfie camera becomes an upgrade from the predecessor’s 32MP sensor to allow more clarity and flexibility when taking your selfies and making video calls.

    The Phone (2a) Plus comes fitted with a robust 5000mAh battery that supports 50W fast charging, allowing one to be powered up throughout the day. It runs on Nothing OS 2.6, based on Android 14, promising three major years of OS updates and four years of security patches to keep one’s device updated and secure.

    Nothing Phone (2a) Plus specifications

    • Display: 6.7-inch Full HD+ (2412 × 1084 pixels) flexible AMOLED panel, 120Hz screen refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 2160Hz pulse-width modulation (PWM) dimming
    • Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G octa-core mobile platform, 4 nm fabrication process, ARM Mali G610 MC4 GPU
    • RAM/Storage: 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.2 ROM
    • Battery and Charge: 5000mAh Lithium-ion battery, 50W fast charging support
    • Camera: 50MP main camera (CMOS, f/1.88 Aperture, 1/1.57 inch Sensor Size, 1.0um Pixel Size, EIS+OIS) + 50MP ultra-wide camera, LED flash
    • Front Camera: 50MP selfie camera (CMOS, Samsung JN1, f/2.2 Aperture, 1/2.76 inch Sensor Size, EIS)
    • Operating System: Nothing OS 2.6 based on Android 14
    • Security: In-display fingerprint sensor, face unlock
    • Connectivity: 5G SA/NSA (n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41,n66, n77, n78 bands), Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, USB Type-C, NFC
    • Dimensions: 76.3 mm x 161.7 mm x 8.55 mm ; Weight: 190g
    • Durability: IP54 rating for water and splash resistant
    • SIM: Dual Nano SIM

    Pricing and availability

    Nothing Phone (2a) Plus comes in two elegant colors: Black and Grey.

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    India price:

    • 8 GB + 256 GB: Rs. 27,999
    • 12 GB + 256 GB: Rs. 29,999

    US price:

    • 12 GB + 256 GB: $399

    Europe price:

    • 12 GB + 256 GB: £399

    The phone is available on the listed e-commerce platforms. For the latest information on when sales will go live in your region, customers can head to Nothing’s official website and look up the product’s sale page.

    Watch the official product video on YouTube:

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