Nothing · Smartphone
Nothing Phone (2a)
~C$349
The Nothing Phone (2a) stands out with its iconic Glyph Interface — LED lights on the back that flash for notifications, calls, and charging status. Beyond the design, it delivers solid mid-range performance with the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, and a 50MP dual camera. Nothing OS is clean and fast, based on Android with minimal bloatware. At $349 CAD, it's the most distinctive smartphone in its price range for Canadians who want something different.
Read on Celmin Magazine →Pros
- + Unique Glyph Interface
- + Clean Nothing OS
- + Great value
- + Solid camera for the price
- + Premium design
Cons
- - MediaTek chip (not Snapdragon)
- - No wireless charging
- - No telephoto camera
- - Limited US carrier support
Key Specs
- Dimensions
- 6.4 x 3.0 x 0.3 inches
- Weight
- 190g
- OS
- Nothing OS 2.5 (Android 14)
- Chip
- MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
- Camera
- 50MP + 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Display
- 6.7-inch AMOLED, 120Hz
- Storage
- 128GB
Our Verdict
The most interesting budget phone on the market. Nothing proves that affordable phones can have personality.
Best For
Design-conscious buyers who want a unique phone without spending a fortune
How It Compares
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Google Pixel 9 Pro | OnePlus 13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ~C$349 | ~C$999 | ~C$899 |
| OS | Nothing OS 2.5 (Android 14) | Android 15 | — |
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Camera | 50MP + 50MP | 50MP + 48MP + 48MP | 50MP + 50MP + 50MP (Hasselblad) |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 4,700mAh | 6,000mAh |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz | 6.82-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | — |
| Charging | — | — | 100W wired, 50W wireless |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Glyph Interface?
LED lights on the back of the phone that serve as notification indicators, charging progress, and more.
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