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Slightly better, slightly more expensive, slightly redesigned – the Nothing Phone (2A) Plus differs only in nuances from the model that was a few months old without the “Plus” in the name. The changes are still noticeable in a positive way, and for 450 euros you get a long-lasting smartphone with a great display and plenty of stamina.
The design of the Phone (2A) Plus is similar to the original model, but the back under the transparent plastic layer is now silver gray instead of black or white as before. Nothing more is currently being experimented with different color variants than the previous one to give a little variety to the minimalist style. The matte frame is also gray. The workmanship is successful, the materials are not as high quality as in more expensive price categories. IP54 ensures protection against dust and water splashes.
Nothing continues to place its LED element called Glyph around the camera element, which consists of three parts on the phone (2a) Plus. It serves as a visual notification for incoming messages and calls, as well as a video and photo light and a visible countdown and charging indicator. With the Glyph Composer you can create your own flashing patterns and share them with others.
Nothing Phone (2A) Plus
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MediaTek’s new chip
The processor is newer and slightly faster than the phone (2a). At 3 GHz, the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 5G achieves a clock speed of about ten percent higher than the 7300 inch (2a). It can access up to 12 GB of RAM, and the phone also stores another 256 GB in the 8 GB internal memory if needed. There are no other storage options or space for memory cards.
In addition to the main camera, the front camera now also has a 50-megapixel sensor, which will benefit selfies. The ultra-wide-angle camera also takes photos up to 50 megapixels. All three cameras support 4K video recording and HDR. The phone (2a) plus comes with the Ultra XDR photo enhancer developed by Nothing in collaboration with Google.
Nothing Phone (2A) Plus
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There was no change in performance, but it wasn’t necessary. The 6.7-inch OLED screen supports frame rates up to 120 Hz and is about 1000 cd/m² bright, the resolution is standard for the class at extended Full HD with 1084 x 2412 pixels. Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protects the screen from scratches.
The Nothing Phone (2A) Plus has a 5000 mAh, non-removable battery. It is charged exclusively via a cable with up to 50 watts of power. With the associated charger, which you will also have to buy from Nothing, it should go from zero to one hundred in just under an hour. The Phone (2A) Plus can also supply power to other devices via reverse charging, in which a maximum of 5 watts flows through the cable.
ChatGPT is tightly integrated
The Android interface Nothing OS 2.6 is streamlined and has a minimalist look. If desired, all icons remain monochrome, which looks uniform but makes it harder to immediately distinguish icons. There are plenty of widgets to choose from for the home screen and lock screen. The AI ​​helper ChatGPT is also included in the system. Nothing intends to give the Phone (2A) Plus three Android updates and four years of security patches.
Nothing Phone (2A) Plus
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