Nothing Might Be Working On An Affordable Phone (2), Could Call It Phone 2a

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On Nov 30, 2023

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The London-based technology start-up Nothing could be working on another Nothing Phone, but not on Phone (2)’s successor. The company had a great start in 2021 with its audio products. In 2022, it released its first smartphone, the Phone (1), powered by Snapdragon 778G SoC and the iconic Glyph Interface on the rear panel. The mid-range phone was succeeded by the flagship Phone (2). However, the young brand now seems to be directing its resources in a new direction.

Nothing Phone 2a’s Model Number Surfaces Online

Nothing’s CEO, Carl Pei, has mentioned how difficult it is to establish a smartphone brand in a market with competitors like Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, and OnePlus. However, that doesn’t seem to stop the company from exploring what looks like a more affordable version of the Phone (2). According to Indian tipster Sanju Choudhary, the Pei-led company is working on Nothing Phone 2a with the model number AIN142.

{Exclusive}
A new Nothing Phone (Not the Phone 3) is in work 🔥

✅Model Number :- AIN142

✅Name :- Nothing Phone 2a

Some known information i got :-
✅6.7 inch AMOLED screen
✅Centre alligned punch Hole display
✅Back panel of the device looks like the photo given#Nothing… pic.twitter.com/peJTz6CtIt
— Sanju Choudhary (@saaaanjjjuuu) November 27, 2023

Here Are Some Details About The Smartphone

The tipster also mentions that the smartphone could feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, a central punch-hole on the front screen, and a back panel similar to the Phone (1). However, that is the extent of information shared by the tipster. From the looks of it, the Phone 2a looks like a more affordable version of Phone (2), similar to how Google releases the A-series models of its flagship Pixel lineup.

Even so, the Phone 2a’s leaked image shows a dual-camera setup and a transparent back panel. If the smartphone is in development, we should hear more information about it soon, including its specifications, price, and launch details, not from the company but from renowned tipsters.

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Shikhar Mehrotra

Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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