Nothing event highlights: Phone 2a, CMF Buds, and CMF Neckband Pro unveiled

The Nothing Phone 2a will be available in limited units from March 6 at select locations in India. The CMF Buds and CMF Neckband Pro will be available on Flipkart from March 8.

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Nothing on AI

Announces partnership with Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine and chatbot that uses natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to provide answers to user queries based on information available on the web.

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CMF Neckband Pro: Details

• Colours: Dark grey, light grey, and orange
• Weight: 29.6g
• Driver: 13.6mm dynamic
• Noise Cancelling: Yes, Active ANC (up to 50db)
• Mics: Five
• Codecs: SBC and AAC
• Tuning: Nothing
• Battery: 220mAh
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, multi-device (two devices at a time)
• Protection: IP55
• Features: Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, LED charging status, Game Mode, and Find My Earbuds
• Companion app: Nothing X for iOS and Android
• Price: Rs 1,999

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CMF Buds: Details

• Colours: Dark grey, light grey, and orange
• Weight: Buds – 4.57g, Case – 43.7g, Case with buds – 52.84g
• Driver: 12.4mm dynamic
• Noise cancellation: Yes, Active ANC (up to 42db)
• Mics: Two on each buds, four in total
• Codecs: SBC and AAC
• Tuning: Nothing and Dirac
• Battery: 45 mAh (each bud) and 460 in case
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, multi-device (two devices at a time)
• Protection: IP54 (Buds)
• Features: In-ear detection, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, LED charging status, Game Mode, Find My Earbuds, and touch controls
• Companion app: Nothing X for iOS and Android
• Price: Rs 2,499

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Nothing Phone 2a: Software

• Version: Android 14
• UI: Nothing OS 2.5
• Support: Three years of Android updates and four years of security patches

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Nothing Phone 2a: Battery and charging

• Battery: 5,000 mAh
• Charging: 45W, wired. No wireless charging

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Nothing Phone 2a: Processor, RAM, and storage

• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
• RAM: 8GB and 12GB
• Storage: 128GB and 256GB

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Nothing Phone 2a: Price and variants

• 8GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 23,999
• 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 25,999
• 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 27,999

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Nothing Phone (2a): special Offer

On March 12 the smartphone will be available for Rs 19,999 on Flipkart (Only for one day)

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Nothing Phone (2a): Price

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Nothing Phone (2a): Support

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Nothing Phone (2a): Colours

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Nothing Phone 2a: Software

• Version: Android 14
• UI: Nothing OS 2.5

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Nothing Phone 2a: Camera

• Rear:  50MP main with optical image stabilisation + 50MP ultra-wide-angle
• Front: 32MP

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Nothing Phone 2a: Display

• 6.7-inch AMOLED, 10-bit, fullHD
• 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
• 1300 nits peak brightness
• 1100 nits outdoor brightness
• 700 nits typical brightness

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Nothing Phone (2a): Features

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Nothing Phone 2a: Nothing OS 2.5, based on Android 14

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Nothing Phone (2a): Display details

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Nothing Phone 2a: Vapor chamber for thermal control

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Nothing Phone (2a): Performance

• MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro SoC (TSMC 4nm)
• up to 12GB RAM + 8GB Virtual RAM
• Android 14 based Nothing OS 2.5
• 5000mAh battery

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Nothing Phone 2a: Widget library, powered by Nothing OS 2.5

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Nothing Phone (2a) unveiled

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Nothing Phone 2a, CMF Buds, Neckband Pro launch event kicks off in Delhi

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Nothing Phone (2a): Expected camera specification

• Primary camera: 50MP Samsung S5KGN9 1/1.5-inch main sensor
• Secondary camera: 50MP Samsung S5KJN1 1/2.76-inch ultra-wide-angle sensor
• Front camera: 32MP Sony IMX615 camera sensor

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Nothing Phone (2a): Expected display specification

• Display size: 6.7-inch
• Display type: OLED display
• Resolution: 1080 x 2412 (FullHD)
• Refresh rate: 120Hz
• Dynamic range: HDR, HDR10

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Nothing Phone 2a: What we know so far

Nothing has confirmed that the Phone (2a) is being manufactured in India. Besides, the company has confirmed that the smartphone will be powered by a custom-built MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro SoC. Nothing said that the chipset is based on TSMC’s  latest second-generation 4nm process technology. The smartphone will feature up to 12GB RAM and additional 8GB virtual RAM through RAM Booster.

The smartphone will feature a transparent back glass, showcasing the phone’s internals, including Glyph lights. The Phone (2a) will sport a dual-camera setup at the back, placed side-by-side in a centrally aligned camera module.

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CMF Buds and Neckband Pro: What we know so far

At the Fresh Eyes launch event, Nothing will launch the CMF Buds and CMF Neckband Pro together with the Phone (2a). The CMF Neckband Pro will feature Hybrid Active Noise Cancelation (ANC), up to 50dB limit. The neckband style wireless earphones will be available only in select markets, including India.

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Nothing Phone 2a: First day sale

Nothing had recently announced that customers will have the opportunity to buy the Phone (2a) at select locations from March 6. The company said that there will be 100 devices on sale at select locations that will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. The smartphone will be available with a complementary bundle, which includes a custom case for the smartphone and some accessories.

The 100 units drop will be available in major global cities from March 6, 5PM onwards. Indian cities included in the list are Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Detailed locations of availability are available on the company’s official website.

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