It's hardly been top secret that the Nothing Phone (2a) was imminent: the London-based brand even showed the device off at a party at Mobile World Congress just last week. What might come as more of a surprise, however, is that the new mid-range Nothing handset actually betters the step-up Nothing Phone (2) flagship in some areas.
I've had the Nothing Phone (2a) in hand for over two weeks now, so have been quietly experiencing Nothing's new Phone (1) replacement – yes, the original's time is up now – and more budget offering for a decent period of time. I think it's going to hit really well in certain markets – India is a major target, with a Mumbai launch event also happening – but at this kind of price point it's got plenty of obvious appeal.
