90
Julian Chokkattu
Wired
“Its compromises are easily overshadowed by its merits.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Unique Translucent Design
- Great Value Pricing
- Lightweight Build
- Surprisingly Good Performance
- Bright, responsive display suitable for outdoor use
- Long battery life and fast charging
Points of Contention
- Limited 5G Support
- Maximum 256 GB Storage
- No headphone jack
- Restricted U.S. availability via a developer program
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics81
Sam Rutherford
Engadget
“The Nothing Phone 2a proves that a good budget phone doesn’t need to be boring.”
80
Andy Boxall
Digital Trends
“The Nothing Phone 2a's low price, fun design, colorful photos, strong performance, and masses of customization make it a brilliant buy.”
80
James Ide
TechRadar
“Overall, the Nothing Phone 2a is a breath of fresh air in a market saturated with mundane cheap smartphones.”
70
Iyaz Akhtar
PCMag
“The Nothing Phone (2a) has an eye‑catching design, runs smoothly, and takes impressive photos, but limited availability and poor 5G support hurt its prospects in the US.”
