Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

26 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 reviews of Nothing Phone (2a) Plus. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Opinions about the reliability and battery are on the whole positive. The price and performance also get good views, but comments about the camera and usability are mixed. Some have doubts about the size and portability.

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Expert review by : GSMArena Team (gsmarena.com)

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus review

Nothing seems to be on a roll lately when it comes to expanding its smartphone portfolio. Hot on the heels of the Nothing CMF Phone 1 and just four months...

Unique, eye-catching design with a surprising amount of added functionality from the Glyph Interface.

No charger in the box.

Either phone represents a very well-rounded package and you will be happy with either one. And sure, you can probably get better value for money in this price bracket, but nothing quite as unique as the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus.

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : Iyaz Akhtar (pcmag.com)

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Review

Eye-catching appearance ; Perky performance ; Fast charging

Limited 5G support ; Underwhelming call quality ; Not easy to get in the US

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a standout design and plenty of power, but 5G compatibility issues make it difficult to recommend.

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : Preslav Kateliev (phonearena.com)

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus review: why, though?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is not very different from the Phone (2a). A new design accent and a new processor. Does it warrant $50 more than the regular Phone (2a)? We take a deep dive — benchmarks, tests, opinions in here!

Oct, 2024

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Expert review by : Antoine Engels (androidpit.com)

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Review: The Mid-Range Dilemma

I tested the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, a smartphone for under 500 dollars. Read my honest opinion on this test.

Nice design ; Correct photo quality ; Bright 120 Hz OLED display ; Excellent battery life ; Stable performance

Photo module not very versatile ; Lack of raw power for gaming ; No eSIM or microSD support ; IP54 certified only

Would I advise you to buy the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus at 449 bucks? No. The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is more powerful than the Nothing Phone (2a). In this respect, Nothing's promise is kept. But these improvements are too slight to justify the price...

Sep, 2024

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Expert review by : C. Scott Brown (androidauthority.com)

Nothing Phone 2a Plus would be the Nothing Phone I'd buy... if I didn't live in the US

Although it's not the most powerful Nothing phone, the Nothing Phone 2a Plus is the best bang-for-your-buck device in its roster.

Beautiful design ; Amazing display ; Competitive price ; Fast wired charging ; Nice selfie camera upgrade ; 256GB as standard

Confusing US availability ; Digital zoom is quite bad

At a list price of $399 here in the United States, the Nothing Phone 2a Plus delivers a lot of value. It’s an absolutely gorgeous piece of tech, its performance is pretty stellar for this price category, battery life is terrific, and wired charging...

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by (androidpolice.com)

The Nothing Phone 2a Plus is another decent midranger not made for the US

Worth a look in the UK and India, though

Unique hardware design ; Nothing OS is great ; Quick enough performance ; Good battery life

Not sold at retail in the US, not fully compatible with US carriers ; Cameras are underwhelming ; Glossy plastic back collects fingerprints

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : Ian Dean (creativebloq.com)

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus review: iterative improvements, but still classy design

Striking design and unique software makes all the difference.

Classy new silver/grey design ; Excellent AI photo software ; Affordable and well made

Not a huge improvement over the (2a)

A budget phone with pricey design and feel, the (2a) Plus may not been a massive leap in improvement over the previous model but it's a solid entry point if you're new to Nothing.

Jul, 2024

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Expert review by : Sean Cameron (trustedreviews.com)

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Review

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus offers a spec bump on the Nothing Phone (2a) that launched earlier this year, making it an even more tempting option.

Distinctive design ; Excellent battery life ; Dependable performance

Slippy finish that attracts dirt ; Not the fastest charging ; No telephoto camera

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a nice screen, pleasant software, a great design, dependable cameras and excellent battery life. That it also has power to spare, good speakers and a funky set of lights on the rear are merely icing – but it isn’t...

Sep, 2024

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)