Nothing is all set to launch its upcoming mid-range smartphone the Nothing Phone (2a) in India on March 5th. In the most recent video, the team behind the Nothing Phone (2a) has unveiled insights into the phone's design ahead of its launch next week.
Lead Industrial Designer Chris Weightman explained that relocating the camera from the left corner in Phone (1) and (2) to the center in Phone (2a) was a significant decision. The company incorporated white pigment into the transparent back cover to achieve a diffused effect, a design concept conceived even before Phone (1) was released.
Chris also confirmed that the phone will sport a plastic back, diverging from the glass backs of the initial models. He elaborated, stating, "In Phone (1), the transparent backstops at the edge, but with plastic, the transparency extends around the edge, allowing some internal parts to be visible from the side."
Lucy, CMF Designer at Nothing, emphasized their aim to evolve the established design language in a fresh direction, with the black-and-white identity being pivotal. She announced that Nothing is exploring new colors for Phone (2a) in addition to the existing Black and White options.
Furthermore, Lucy detailed that the phone features a glossy back finish for light reflection, a textured side finish for improved grip, and anodized aluminum-finished buttons.
Max, Experience Design Lead at Nothing, disclosed that reducing the LED segments in Phone (2a) from 11 in Phone (2) to 3 was aimed at making it more affordable. Despite using fewer LEDs, they achieved a similar glyph effect through meticulous effort. Max clarified that the company has no plans to introduce new colors for the glyph LEDs.
Official details regarding the camera, battery, and display specifications are expected to be revealed in the coming days.
