Nothing Phone (2a) is a successor to the Nothing Phone 1, the London-based company’s debut phone. It’s a stylish and affordable phone that ticks all the right boxes and is set to secure a position in our list of best phones under AED 1000.
Key features of Nothing Phone (2a)
- Dimensity 7200 Pro processor – Nothing co-engineered this processor with MediaTek to deliver the best performance and power efficiency.
- Big Battery – The biggest battery on a Nothing phone with a 5,000 mAh capacity and 45W charging speed.
- Glyph Interface: Like other Nothing phones, the Phone (2a) features LEDs on the back that can be set for notifications or assigned to customer contacts.
What is the Nothing Phone (2a) price in UAE and KSA?
Nothing Phone (2a) will be available at an incredible launch offer for just AED 999 in the UAE and SAR 999 in KSA for the 8GB / 128GB version. This launch offer is exclusive to Amazon and Lulu Hypermarket in the UAE and Jarir Bookstore in KSA.
Following the launch period, the 8GB/128GB model will be priced at AED 1,199 or SAR 1,349, while the 12GB/256GB model will priced at AED 1,399 or SAR 1,549. Though you pay a little more, you’ll get the CMF Buds and 65W CMF adaptor bundled with these post-launch offers.
The phone will also have a wider availability post-launch, and you’ll be able to buy it from Sharaf DG, Jumbo, Eros, E&, Virgin and Noon in the UAE. In Saudi Arabia, expect it to also be available at Lulu, Extra, Zaim, Fnac, Amazon, and Noon. The following table summarises prices for Nothing Phone 2a in the Middle East.
Country / Retailers | 8GB / 128GB | 12BG / 256GB |
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UAE (SDG, Jumbo, Amazon, Lulu, Eros, E&, Virgin, noon, DDF) | AED 1,199 | AED 1,399 |
Saudi Arabia (Jarir, Lulu, Extra, Zain, Fnac, Amazon, noon) | SAR 1,349 | SAR 1,549 |
Kuwait (Xcite, Lulu & Best al yousifi) | KWD 101 | KWD 118 |
Qatar (Lulu, Virgin, Jarir & Alif) | QAR 1,199 | QAR 1,399 |
Oman (Lulu, SDG, Emax) | OMR 125.90 | OMR 146.90 |
Jordan (CellAvenue, Zain) | JOD 239 | JOD 269 |
Bahrain (Lulu, SDG, Virgin) | BHD 123 | BHD 133 |
Nothing Phone (2a) Specs
Size & Weight: | 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.5 mm 190 g IP54 dust and splash resistant |
Display: | 6.7-inches AMOLED Touchscreen 1084 x 2412 resolution 30-120 Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate 1300 Nits Brightness |
Hardware & Storage: | Octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm) 8 / 12 GB RAM 128 / 256 GB Storage |
Connectivity: | 5G, LTE Dual SIM Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi 6 GPS, GLONASS USB Type-C 2.0 NFC |
Cameras: | 50 MP, f/1.9 Primary Camera 50 MP, f/2.2, Ultrawide Camera 32 MP f/2.2 Selfie Camera 4K @ 30fps Video Recording |
Battery & Charging: | 5000 mAh Li-Po 45 W Wired (23 minutes for 50%) No Wireless Charging |
Should You Buy the Nothing Phone 2a?
Nothing is one of the very few Android phone makers that stands out in design and user interface. The company doesn’t produce tens of models, which gives it the advantage of offering updates and support for its product line. Those points mean that purchasing a Nothing phone will give you a unique experience and good support.
The Nothing Phone 2a with a starting price tag of AED 999 should be an excellent purchase option that will surely take a high spot in our best phones under AED 1000 list. With a smooth UI, good specs and a distinct design, the Nothing Phone 2a is very easy to recommend.