My belief is design will eventually die out on you. It will lose it's value over time as you get more and more used to it. However, performance, camera and bug-free feature rich software are very critical to long-lasting use. Do you believe Nothing Phone 2a stands that test compared to other phones around the segment?

This phone delivers on one aspect, pure clean stock Android enhanced with nifty useful features. After using this phone, I am fully satisfied with it except for the camera.

Bruh is reviewing a 24k phone like a 50k flagsgip.

I chose this phone only for the UI which is close to stock and no bloatware with the addition of nothing widgets, I don't regret buying it. Hardware isn't everything software experience matters a lot which brands like POCO can't deliver in the long term. People going for Moto will cry for software updates since they will be stuck on an older version of Android when other brands will be updated on time. Oxygen OS on OnePlus is just rebranded Color OS also comes with bloatware now smh. Nothing Phone 2a isn't a performance centric phone but a balanced one.

Who is their sane minds watch movies on this phone in bright sunlight LMAO. Thats a totally invalid point.

asking for telephoto lens at price of 25k is just crime.

Hey man, I've got the white, 12GB one and the design of it (despite being made of plastic) is SO good. The in-hand feel of this phone is excellent and I could keep looking at the back for hours (I wouldn't say this for the black one though, hence I took the white one). So recently I got to know that Moto Edge 50 Pro is coming around ~30k and just a week before I purchased this one, I searched for ME50P's price and it was unreliable site which showed it would cost something around 45k, I was like wtf! So I was like anyway, nothing is reliable, it's software is good, camera and performance is decent, chalo I'll buy it karke I bought it. The truth is I LOVE big, curved displays + good cameras + great battery life and I've started to feel like "Arey galti kiya kya Maine Nothing Phone 2a khareed ke". As said I liked the design and the screen of it and even the battery. Cameras are underwhelming (Prev. had LG G8X which is almost dead now hence had to change, but it had excellent cameras), so that's gone. Only thing left is the display part. It's big, it's good but my mind still says why didn't you go with a curved display one, one such as ME50P. I kindy request you to make a comparison video b/w these 2 phones. Maybe along with the CE4 and the Poco one or you know, whatever you feel like.

Regarding this phone, there is a specific characteristic that stands out. Overall, I am satisfied with the purchase.

I'm absolutely LOVING NothingOS. Its what OxygenOS used to be. Such a good phone overall too!

I don't understand why so much hate for such a great device . It's almost as if you guys are being paid by the competition to shit on it ...!! Anyone who has used Mi or Poco or Vivo etc devices in the past knows exactly how shitty the experience is ..! All this performance of poco only lasts 2 months until an update arrives and your motherboard is dead , Poco X3 pro users like me know it well 😅 I have yet to see any foreign reviewer say bad things about Nothing Phone 2a who btw have a habit of comparing everything with I phone , and here you are complaining about not being able to watch movies outdoors 😂 what lunatic watches movies outside in the sun 😅 The only real downside of this phone is the charger not being included in the box .

pls compare one ui as found in cheap phone like samsung f15 with one ui found in expensive phone like s24 ultra. Such video is important because many people watch videos of s24 ultra and then end up buying cheap samsung phone hoping to use dex and wallet but forgot about that, they dont even get a basic always on display

I think you forgot to mention the really small and symmetric edges of the display

Honestly I don't feel the camera is average, it has potential.. it lacks consistency and good post processing but the photos it CAN take are really good. Maybe a few software updates might help but I'd say it's got the potential to be a pretty good camera.

I'm quite confused. I want a mid range phone 25-30k. I loved this one's design but everyone's saying the camera is bad. Is there any other option?

One mistake. You think nothing doesn't have 3rd party apps and is clean for now ( as per your saying) is due to it's new company and apps may have not reached it or not offered it.. it is misleading. The 25k is a little overpriced for this but it is due to Nothing's policy to make phones bloatware free. Even Netflix is not pre installed and hence Netflix doesn't give HDR support. So please correct that, the phone is meant to be with clean UI without bloatware, not because 3rd party apps did not make any offers to Nothing, but because Nothing refuses those offers and adheres to its clean software policy even in budget phones

It does have pro mode in the camera app called 'expert' mode

Wow!!! The best review so far about Nothing Phone 2a!!!! No idle parts, just all I needed to know about NP2a! you gain my sub!

The editing style is really cool, soothing to process the tech stuff

4:30 I think refresh rates and frame rates are different terms. The screen refreshes 60 times per second which is normal.

Please create a video on "Gimmicks: Smartphone brands that don't bring much to the table but rely on flashiness to create a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) for those brands.' Like this comment guys to get a video

Netflix HDR works when phone companies give Netflix as a app from first in the phone 🙂 this is for the midrange phones.

How about the dismally slow picture post processing issue which other phones even low-end ones do not have ?

I'm going to buy this incredible minimalistic beauty 😍 Also love Nothing clean and smart OS.

Which phone is good this or iqoo

There is a pro mode namely expert mode. Please have a keen look.

Im satisfied with the purchase before i have nothing phone 2 now i have the 2a 🙂

In the smartphone industry, people frequently voice complaints about minor issues with their devices, whether they own a gaming phone or a high-end model. Even when the problems are trivial, there's always something that prompts dissatisfaction. Instead of appreciating the features and capabilities of their phones, many focus on the flaws. The root of this behavior can often be traced back to online reviews, where self-proclaimed smartphone specialists offer their critiques. Ironically, these individuals often lack the technical expertise to build a smartphone themselves, yet their opinions heavily influence others.

You are suggesting to go with OnePlus phones despite knowing that it has Display Line issues. I am using this phone since its launch and tell you its awesome experience in this price segment. Especially the UI which is far better than all other brands.

powerful gaming and camera photo processing aside, this phone is excellent. It is well optimized with the latest OS and working smoothly. Plus many people are accustomed to using phone covers so finger print problem is not a problem. For the price point it is mint. At the end it depends with the requirements of the user.

Dual sim tray ??! I have been using 20 days and didn't know that

I've switched from iPhone 12mini to Nothing 2a, and after 2months of usage the only two things I could possibly rebuke are, camera and phone size. The camera leaves a lot to be desired especially the overblown photos the main shooter takes. As for the phone size, the 162 mm is simply too big for comfortable everyday use. Otherwise for the price it's an average phone for average price. I can recommend if you want a jack of all trades, that can easlily last 3 days on one charge.

I have the nothing phone 2 and it's my favorite phone ever.

Bro which one is good.. One plus 11 R or nothing 2a

The camera Does have a pro mode its called Expert mode.

Nord ce4 or nothing 2a??

So i have read some good comments and then some absurd ones too.This review is honest and explains that a relatively new still company is trying to compete in the smartphone market.Of course it will be reviewed compared to other brands but this is not done out of spite or defense but because as a buyer each one of us has to decide what to buy.This review sums up that, comparing this phone with what other brands have to offer.Doesnt mean that the nothing phone is bad.

Thanks for the review! I live in the Philippines and I'm impressed this phone has surpassed Samsung A55 in a midrange budget with true proximity sensor, smooth OS and performance. Anything that lacks is the okayish camera (though the update fixed) and emulation compatibility. I agree with your review about A55 being an all-rounder smartphone which surpasses Phone (2a) in camera and One UI features and extended software support, although inaccurate virtual proximity and Exynos' battery life is a dealbreaker. I was at Shopee reseller and saw Nothing Phone 2a (12+256gb) for about Php. 22,900, when comparing this to A55 at the same price, I'll get this phone ASAP if gaming and smooth OS are my thing, or A55 if balanced priorities are my thing either.

Why is nobody talking about the screen LEAVING permanent marks just after a day of usage

Bro I'm using nothing phone 1 nothing 2 a upgrade better or not

my phone just broke down recently about 2 days ago, so I went with this phone, I didn't expect much for the camera and processing power, but the UI is much worth it, no other phones is close to this design phone, I looks sick IMO, the UI is smooth and satisfying, I'm already bored with usual colourful UI, the aesthetics are nice, and overall feels great, I love mine and have to say it's worth every penny, the camera is ok to me if I want plus I already have a Canon camera to take real photos with, colour accuracy is almost perfect, definitely better than other smartphones in this range so colour grading and editing photos in this phone is awesome.😊

My back camera is not working I have nothing 2a

This review doesn’t make sense as ur trying to compare this phone to flagship performance. I agree the phone is not the best, but for 24k this is a good phone considering the overall experience with the clean ui and software

Actually camera does have pro mode, it’s called expert and you can have access to it by tapping on more

everything was good but cant trust u for the camera department as u said that there's no pro mode :(

Great Video. Atleast one youtuber is honest & don't shill the nothing gimmicks or fall for carl pei , the salesman.

Brother its charging issues geeting me annoyed everytime its taking 3 or more hours from 0 to 100 .kindly help

I love this phone no matter what everybody else says coz this is mine and it's shortcomings are also mine

Companies called OnePlus and Motorola launched their phones which offer better value that's why this gimmicky phone's sales hit a downfall

I really hate their trick on this phone. They know people will like the white colour more and they make it available only in the higher version. Calculating with the charger price it's almost about 30k. And then I also thought of service centres,then my decision changed and chose Nord CE 4 instead. Still I love it's software and I'm little sad I had to choose another phone.

it's an incredible smartphone for 379 euros (that's what I paid). It's not a ridiculous phone for 1000 bucks.

Dear sir, As a student I desperately need a laptop to keep up with my education, Can you please provide me with one of yours old one I'll make a change

lack of pro mode is indeed a dealbreaker

How is the call volume? I am a senior citizen and hence want devent loudness in call volume.

Dolby Atmos available or not?

I'm not a camera guy plus i always go for looks of anything i buy so im ready to buy one now. 🥰

Why is it called Nothing Phone?

bhaiya my phone is heating litlle bit.so i need to worry or not

I am currently using Poco M4 pro and it's night time photography is horrible you will get a lot of noise and it feels like phone said "i am done buddy i cant handle this" so i think nothing 2a is definitely upgrade to me 👍👍

Bro how much money have you taken from Samsung for this video? Nothing phone 2a is a great choice at its price.. It’s way better than A35... People who gonna buy A35 over it are dumb

700 nits standard manual brightness is more than most phone displays , the average phone, even some premium phones displays only reach around 500 nits manual brightness

I think the purpose of this phone is a clean os & long battery rather having the best camera or video but its decent & affordable & looks different to all phones

4:00 I need that wallpaper!!!

This guy want everything in a 320€ phone. This is not a review

Thanks a lot bro

Big total failure. No MicroSD and headphone.

There's no link for the photos.

The camera is not that good at taking day shots. But somehow it is really good at taking night shots. Maybe an update could fix it.

I guess a matt transparent skin should do the trick for the smudgy fingerprint magnet of a back this phone has

bruh stop complaining about the cameras🤣bro expects extreme camera quality at 25k🤡👍am good with a clean os with a balanced chip rather than fast ass chip with a load of bloatware 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Call recording?

Is anyone having proximity sensor issues during calls ?

6:58 manjummel boys

No one is stressing this enough. Customizable clean stock android with loads of feature. I will go with nothing in the future just for its OS

i would shoose this over an xioami and POCO software and MOBO issue. just becuase of the issue of the more and more leading phone brands has this bloatware which is really frustrating

So you r telling that this phone is amazing and there r no problems and it's the best phone in this price segment

This phone is an android revolution and a wake up call. It's like finally some company is trying to make Android pretty. I can never understand why android phones all have ugly UI, which was always the reason i used iphones.

I don't know why but all the reviews I've seen so far say it looks premium. But I don't find the design premium at all. Its back panel does not look like glass back at all. It is clear that it is made of plastic. So why is it being said that it looks like glass back? The design looks very cheap.

Yes compare it with Poco x6 pro and newly launch Oneplus more ce 4 it will be very useful and also I want to know that NFC and wireless charging really makes a real life difference?

It looks nice ... it would have been temping at 6.3-4 ish as no one makes a normal size phone as more.

best review for nothing 2a🔥

Please review CMF buds newly launched I want to buy CMF buds for my nothing 2a mobile please make a indepth review about it

I have a pixel 8 pro and I feel like its temperature sensor is literally the most gimmicky thing that I have ever seen.

Mayor of yapville

Which is the best camera phone under 25k?

Who tf watches movies outdoors on a phone? I mean who tf

Pixel 6a owner here I like my phone more until the phone heats up

The fast battery drain is a serious issue for this phone. 99% of the users are raising complains about the issue. Nothing should fix this issue ASAP.

Should i buy this or the iqoo z9??

May l buy this phone or not

Cameras are really sub par. But the overall experience was still good as I'm currently using it. One more thing is, the monthly security updates are quite slow. Even my 3 years old Galaxy A52 still gets securitu patches on time.

9:10 correction The camera app does have a pro mode, just as 'expert' mode

Like who needs esim?

That software alone is enough to buy it Specs people go cry with ur Chinese specs brick

Mrwhoistheboss Indian version, too many similarities

A satisfied Phone 2a user .❤ A premium overall experience. If you want to avoid the Chinese brand like(or sub brands) user experience.... This phone is the only option in this price. Everything is not the best here. But nothing is bad at all.

9:10 Check it again, The camera app has the pro mode it's just names Expert Mode ⚠️

This phone's processor doesn't seem to give as power it should nothing might have done optimised it for better battery and thermals which is a good thing for most of the cases but they should give a performance mode kind of a thing where you can unleash its full potential without caring a lot about battery, this may not be a necessary feature but would be helpful for some

I hate moto edge 50 pro now.. For the ads 😑😑

Okay bro c'mon nothing phone 2 curved the back before iPhone 15....

bro looks like a amalgamation of dhoni and saif ali khan