Nothing has kicked off a community project earlier this year to co-design the Nothing Phone (2a) with its users. The project reached its conclusion, and a unique version named the Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition is set to launch on the 30th of this month. Let's explore the notable differences.
Unique Features of the Community Edition
The Community Edition stands apart from the original Phone (2a) in four main areas: its look, the packaging, new wallpapers, and the marketing strategy. The most striking change is in the phone's back design, which incorporates Phosphorescence for a glow-in-the-dark effect, a rather unusual feature for smartphones.
Custom Wallpapers and Packaging Design
Another highlight of this special edition is its custom wallpapers. These wallpapers are said to blend hand-drawn components with various sketching, digitalizing, AI generation, and post-editing techniques, resulting in a unique and layered aesthetic. This outcome aligns with Nothing’s design philosophy while providing a fresh look for the Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition.
The packaging has also been revamped to complement the new hue of the phone. Besides the color change, the newly designed box features only one camera lens instead of two, which the company claims is a visually interesting update.
Specifications Remain Unchanged
Despite these changes, the internal hardware of the Community Edition stays identical to the original. For those who may not be aware, here’s a summary of the Nothing Phone (2a) specifications:
- The phone boasts a 6.7″ FHD+ AMOLED display that can reach brightness levels of 700 nits manually, 1100 nits in bright sunlight, and 1300 nits during HDR playback. Although this may not be the top-tier offering for its price, it’s certainly adequate for a variety of lighting situations.
- Under the hood, it runs on the Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm) chip, features a 5000 mAh battery, and supports 45W fast charging.
- Regarding the cameras, the phone has two 50MP sensors on the back—a 1/1.56″ main sensor with OIS, and a 1/2.76″ ultrawide lens. For selfies, it includes a 32MP front-facing camera.
