The Nothing Phone 2a has a dual-camera setup, comprising a 50MP primary camera and a 50MP ultra-wide camera.
Overall, the Nothing Phone 2a is a breath of fresh air in a market saturated with mundanecheap smartphones.
It isnt as slippery or likely to slide off surfaces as the Phone 2s pillowed glass back is either.
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It does, however, mark an improvement on the original Phone 1s IP53 protection.
While I like its new retrotechnological design, I still prefer the cleaner finish of Phones 1 and 2.
The sensor also seemed faster and more reliable than the sensor used on Phone 1.
The Phone 2a also includes some unique features not included on either Phone 1 or 2.
The first of these is Smart Clean, which automatically removes duplicate and temporary fragments of files.
This results in the ability to open more apps and reopen them quicker when still active in the background.
Whether a subsequent update will change that remains to be seen.
Details were okay at 12MP a distance but couldnt hold up to close inspection.
Gaming with the Nothing Phone 2a proved better than expected, considering the price point.
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Should you buy the Nothing Phone 2a?
It uses the same unique OS but is getting a little long in the tooth.
While it may use an older chipset, it’s still capable and great for gaming in day-to-day use.
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The phone was used to take photos and record videos, these were then analyzed on a PC.
I watched both local and streamed video content from various streaming services too.
The Nothing 45W charger was used as no adapter is provided with this phone.
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The camera was tested in several different situations and conditions as part of the review process.
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