Nothing Phone (2a) Spotted on BIS Certification Site, Launch Imminent
The Nothing Phone (2a) has made an appearance on the BIS certification site, indicating that its launch might be just around the corner. This device is expected to be a more budget-friendly version of the Nothing Phone (2).
Different Model Number Raises Questions
According to the BIS certification, the model number of the Nothing Phone (2a) is listed as A142, which differs from the previously leaked AIN142 model number. It is possible that these two model numbers represent different regional variants of the same device.
Battery and Design Details Revealed
The BIS certification also reveals that the Nothing Phone (2a) will come with a different battery compared to the Nothing Phone (2). The model number of the battery is NT03.
Familiar Design Elements
Rumors suggest that the Nothing Phone (2a) will retain the signature Glyph Interface on its back panel, similar to the Nothing Phone (2). Additionally, the phone is expected to sport a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a center-aligned punch-hole selfie camera. However, it is speculated that the display may not be an LTPO panel like the one found on the Nothing Phone (2).
Affordable Alternative with Mid-Range Processor
As the Nothing Phone (2a) is positioned as a more affordable alternative, it is likely to be equipped with a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon or MediaTek Dimensity processor. Details regarding the phone's battery capacity and pricing are still unknown at this point.
Launch Date Still Uncertain
While the exact launch date of the Nothing Phone (2a) remains unclear, its appearance on the BIS certification site indicates that its release could be sooner rather than later. Stay tuned for more updates on this upcoming device from Nothing.