90
Android CentralRead review ↗
“The Phone 2a sets a new standard for budget phones.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 27mo ago
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Nothing Phone (2a)
$349 · MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro · 2y 4m old
85
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Most positive review signal
“The Phone 2a sets a new standard for budget phones.”
Android Central · 90
Most cautious review signal
“Not a complete champion, but definitely a dependable phone.”
PhoneArena · 70
This meta-score blends 5 publisher scores with 8 assessed scores — real published reviews that didn’t print a number, which we rate 0–100 from the reviewer’s written verdict. Assessed reviews are labeled as such.
Tech publication reviews
90
Trusted Reviews
“The Nothing Phone (2a) might have a flashy design, but its core appeal is how well balanced it is for the money.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 28mo ago
87
NotebookcheckRead review ↗
“All in all, the Nothing Phone (2a) has much to offer.”
Publisher score: 87/100 · 26mo ago
87
T3Assessed
“It's Android's new cheap phone champion.”
Assessed from verdict: 87/100 · 25mo ago
87
Assessed from verdict: 87/100 · 21d ago
85
“If you're not in the United States, the Nothing Phone 2a is worth every penny.”
Assessed from verdict: 85/100 · 22mo ago
84
“The Nothing Phone (2a) is a terrific mid-range handset, and the brand's best-value phone yet.”
Assessed from verdict: 84/100 · 28mo ago
83
“All of the unique Nothing design and aesthetics are there, and the hardware platform does not disappoint.”
Assessed from verdict: 83/100 · 28mo ago
81
EngadgetRead review ↗
“Nothing has created an engaging option in a sea of boring budget phones.”
Publisher score: 81/100 · 28mo ago
80
“An affordable and reliable phone with an eye-catching design and a clean OS, the Nothing Phone 2a is a solid mid-range choice.”
Assessed from verdict: 80/100
80
80
“The Phone (2a) is undoubtedly one of the best smartphones you can buy for under £350, but an out-there design and underwhelming cameras mean it's not right for everyone.”
Assessed from verdict: 80/100 · 28mo ago
70
PhoneArenaAssessed
“Not a complete champion, but definitely a dependable phone.”
Assessed from verdict: 70/100
Additional review coverage
Tom's GuideCoverage
Nothing Phone (2a) review
“There's a lot packed into the Nothing Phone 2a that you don't typically get in its price range, including excellent battery life, good cameras and a memorable design.”
Source page
NotebookcheckCoverage
Nothing Phone (2a) review
“All in all, the Nothing Phone (2a) has much to offer.”
Source page · 26mo ago
Android CentralCoverage
Nothing Phone 2a review: Why would you buy anything else?
“The Phone 2a sets a new standard for budget phones.”
Source page · 27mo ago
Trusted ReviewsCoverage
Nothing Phone (2a) review
“The Nothing Phone (2a) might have a flashy design, but its core appeal is how well balanced it is for the money.”
Source page · 28mo ago
BGRCoverage
Nothing Phone (2a) review
“The Nothing Phone 2a is a killer phone for the price, though it's not without its faults.”
Source page · 28mo ago
EngadgetCoverage
Nothing Phone (2a) review
“Nothing has created an engaging option in a sea of boring budget phones.”
Source page · 28mo ago