Nothing Phone (2a): 72 Hour Review...

The Nothing Phone (2a) offers a more affordable alternative to the smartphone world, but is it enough to tempt a lifelong iPhone user away from the Apple ecosystem?

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[NazzarenoGiannelliCG]

Got the 2a on Monday and I am in love with this phone

[registeredblindgamer]

I have had my Nothing Phone 2a since 1 day before launch because I pre-ordered it and I have been incredibly happy. It's an amazing device. This has easily been the best content on the 2a I have seen. Awesome stuff!!

[insid]

I'm waiting this on my nothing phone 2a I just got like 4 hours ago. I friggin love it so far

[eando]

Solid video! Love to see you giving it a go.

So often I see iPhone users assuming Android is ugly, buggy, and clunky when they have no experience with or actual knowledge of it. Nothing and Pixel phones are great showcases that that’s not the case at all.

Considering how inexpensive the 2a is, it’s a great choice (though I do recommend trying the Phone(2), Pixel 8, and/or S24 for a more flagship experience if you’re still curious about Android)

Cheers!

[deepakkumarjha]

Interested in buying Nothing 2a? Then read till end.

I have used iPhone SE, 6s and Samsung M51 in the past. So, for apple everything was good except battery and also it's price is too high.

Samsung battery was good but being an iOS user you won't be comfortable using Samsung boring UI.

Now I moved to Nothing 2a and I must say, it is much more than what is there on paper. It's an experience which you will only have once you have this beauty in hand.


2a is only for professional users who want clean OS, butter smooth performance and good battery.

Camera is not the best in this segment and it is not gaming phone.

This phone 2a has it own audience who will appreciate what it tries to offer at this price.

Nothing 2a is no nonsense phone.

[devanshapril]

I have officially shifted from 2 phones to get to the 2a.
The 1st one would be S24 in January 2024 from S23.
2nd one was OnePlus 12 in April 2024 and just yesterday to the 2a.

I must say I am loving the Design Language of Nothing OS which is seriously smooth. Relatively, Samsung is yet to work on their animations and other technical glitches than launching phones literally every 3 months.

With OnePlus, I understand the gripe Carl Peid must have felt. Honestly, I agree with Mr Peid. Mind you, He brought up OnePlus brand to its glory today. OnePlus is still gimmicky to me in practical use, its just an OPPO trying to mask as OnePlus.

I am happy with my choice with 2a. It is just a start up who has its own personality clearly. It needs to workout on it and it will.

[intheair]

Perfectly demonstrated that a good beautiful phone does not need to be expensive.

[DaviDeXtA]

One comment you made here really hit home with me. "Do I need an iPhone or do I want an iPhone". This sums me up, I have been an Apple user since 2007 but their products have become so pricey that I am sitting here wondering do I really need to spend £700-£1000 on a new iPhone when I could spend £319 on a Nothing Phone that looks amazing and has a great spec for the price.

Great video!

[Xraellium]

Good insights, but I assumed the Phone (2) flagship would have been better to test drive. My only issue is that these videos are kind of the same and can be summed up to "Good Phone, but that ecosystem tho" and if thats the case then pretty much no android will sucessfully tempt the switch, as Apple has no plans to make interoperability between the two platforms, I beleive for now they'll (Android) remain a curiousity at best for steep Apple users, regardless of flashy design or bells and whistles.

[spudserobrien]

What kind of rubbish has carplay but not android auto?? Literally every car iv ever encountered has access for both

[jirayunangam]

Watching contens in phone (2a) I recently changed from Oneplus. Really love this phone.

[timetostartup]

Just ordered mine coming from and iPhone 12 so fingers crossed 🤞🏻

[simonrockstream]

Absolutely FANTASTIC video! Probably the best video on this phone I've seen! Well done! Loved the pacing, hearing your thoughts and honestly everything about this was great!

[robxlove]

I liked the fornat to test one product for 72 hrs and with a verdict. I really think you could been a bit more detailed in good/bad discussion

[DanThomas]

I'm pro photographer and I am invested like you into Apple devices. however 6 years ago I decided to stop using an iphone and switch to Android. I thought if I continue using all things Apple I would be nek chained to its system, and really isolate myself from the rest of the world in terms of the tech and the tech advancements.
I really never looked back. I totally enjoy Android OS and a multitude of Android phones, and also, and this is really important as well, comparably getting a lot for not so much money.
I think from a very personal point of view it's healthy and therefore really important to say no to Apple's wall.

[GK-qcry]

Kudos for being one of the few people that have shown the android launcher rather than the Nothing OS default launcher.

[WinterSoldier]

thanks for the fantastic video. Getting a (2a) coming tomorrow. I also have the Pixel 8 Pro and the Samsung S24 Ultra. Love them both for different needs, but I want to see if I feel like I am missing too much from the more premium devices when I switch.

[kindofanmol]

You're used to flagship Apple products so trying a flagship Android phone from Nothing (Phone2), Samsung or Google would've been even more of a seamless experience. The cameras on those things are better than Iphone!

[pranavshah]

Nothing 2a is really nice phone and I am using it from last 4 days and I am loving to use this phone

[passivaggressor]

I found it funny how many times you thought you had to do so many steps to do the most simple thing😂. Loved the video.