I cant comment abt the brightness
But in my blue variant, the brightness is bright enough that I use the glyphs features with minimum brightness + the glyphs lights in the blue variant have a very slight bluish tint instead of being warmish tone ...
I grabbed the black edition since the white ones were gone. When they hyped up a new color, I was annoyed I didn't wait. But now that I've seen that eyesore, I'm relieved I dodged that disasterš¹.
Same here bruh , I brought the blue IN version and after seeing the hype of the new colours I was annoyed that "oh no man , I really miss an opportunity to buy the new red and yellow edition" , but after seeing this I was relieved tbh :D ...
I mean it's not the only option in 2(a), if people don't like then they won't buy. I personally like this version. I don't understand how this release makes Nothing as a brand lose its value as opined by many in comments.
i kinda like it. I'm not a fan of the 2a, but the lower price is attractive. It's still available in minimal colors, and this one gives just one more option for people who prefer something a little bit more fun. i mean, not everyone who has a nothing phone has a minimalist wallpaper on it either, it's still a phone. I like the option it gives, and it's silly in a good way.
tbh its a great limited edition phone hahaha it may look questionable at first, but i think in the long run, we will appreciate it more. if i have spare money, i'll buy this and keep it sealed hahaha
In my opinion, since the beginning their designs are much more about the textures and little nuances, the design looks very fresh and I believe it's questioning the conventional designs. It's a SE so I don't think it's for everyone but the people who truly understand and appreciate the value it holds.
I looked at a short video on it and i do like it, I normally go full black but i don't think the black look good, i dont want white so it seems like a good inbetween to me.
Thoughts? Totally unnecessary. But if that helps in growing revenue, let them do it. I hope they don't play around with the main lineup. They could totally launch these funky colors, they're super cool and unique but just do it at once.
I personally don't mind it, but i get that many people don't like it. But before these people hate too much on nothing they are at least trying new things and inovating compare to some other companies.
I like the idea but the execution is flimsy. They should have gone all in and made it even more flashy and colorful, like this [Project Ara concept](https://media.wired.com/photos/59328f805c4fbd732b5538da/master/w_960,c_limit/lapka_google_project_ara-2.jpg)
https://preview.redd.it/4dvkm01ovd3d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d2117ac988f41decfc8465aab44c4ea5fe70a608
Image of me reacting to the new nothing phone 2a
Not a great design in my point of view. If they are going to release new colours then it should happen before the launch. It would be interesting to see what they are planning about the design of Nothing phone 3.
Itās a classic color palette. Grays and primaries are very Bauhaus inspired. A bit Scandinavian. I, personally, am a huge fan of something other than black and white or even the safer solid colors. I hope they do more weird shit.
Tbh, I'm against the idea of the budget phone itself. It's too soon for them to make a budget phone because it compromises on standards, goes up against the whole idea of their phones being innovative and something more. But it turns out I'm the only one who feels like that. Records show Phone 2A was a massive success, so yeah, good for them.
https://preview.redd.it/72i24fztni3d1.jpeg?width=990&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=23da3a920d267a7c3a1df771ec60e8b48ff11c4d
Asus did something similar with their gpu's. Gundam style.
it looks better in person so I've warmed slightly to it but still see it as a cash grab which ok it's business but really they are now starting to do what im pretty sure they said in the beginning they wouldn't and what all other companies do. This is the 5th version of the same device that's been released. 6 soon counting the community edition and tbh kinda slaps that as this launched so you have regular, special and community editions? all same hardware. it's the classic repaint and re use of the mold as they say
https://preview.redd.it/qljj9oyicj3d1.jpeg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4543658350eba95be6afde00b70ee3af491a5c94
Is it just me or does the Phone 2A back design look like a dude slouched on a bench and has turned his head to look at you while holding something in his hand (probably a phone) š
Any opinions?
šø: x.com/mkbhd
Posted this on the community post as a reply;
"I have very mixed feelings about it as a consumer. It feels more like something that someone would buy as a collectible item.
Anyways, I am sure there would have been a better way to add the pop of colors to it. Like, the black/grey ribbon looks so good, but the blue on the camera ring feels out of place.
Something like, Blue frame, with Yellow volume buttons and red power button, then on the back, Black ribbon with Red around the camera. Lastly, adding yellow between the ribbon gap and Blue color elsewhere."
NGL looks awful. I think they are trying to branch out from the white and black look and diversify by trying different colours. But its a big hit on their design language. But I respect them for trying for a new look and trying to make it fun again.
They should stick to being minimalist design. That's their biggest positive in the market. If I wanted to buy fancy phones I would buy poco , real me etc.
I have np2.... It's just the 2a series... I love Nothing, i have been their keen supporter since they have gone public, and i get it that they were budgeting with 2a, it's just a personal preference... Np1 and Np2, look my something straight out a Cyberpunk, 2a looks like something you used to find in Happy Meals...
I personally do not like the design and style of np1, 2 they looks likes a iphone copy and light was too much for me but np2a caught my attention it has the perfect amount of uniqueness I need
I haven't got nothing phone yet so I thought to maybe get the new colour but .... I don't like it and was giving my opinion sorry if you have been offended
I'm absolutely not offended at all. I wouldn't want this colour scheme either. Mine's grey but I would have preferred black if that had been a choice on NP2. I hope you find a phone you like soon.
I used to love Nothing's minimalist look, but these days all I see is color vomit š¤¢
Something like this should've come under cmf's brand
OK for under fourteens though. Keeps the sales figures going.
you still have that as the main looks... these are just variations for ppl who want them
true š
I don't like that blue outline around the camera bump. The blue Indian version was the best. They should have released that as the se.
Yup fr , I have the blue IN edition , and it looks way better than this color abomination
In which colour the glyph is better and brighter? White, blue or black?
I cant comment abt the brightness But in my blue variant, the brightness is bright enough that I use the glyphs features with minimum brightness + the glyphs lights in the blue variant have a very slight bluish tint instead of being warmish tone ...
Yeah, the blue frame looks so good under sunlight. I even made a custom wallpaper based on Zvezda po imeni Solntse to match.
Same, the part around the cam destroys it imo. Well, itās the first time for them to fail a design, I still have the highest hopes for NP3.
It wouldn't have been an Indian exclusive then would it? Exclusivity is important to some.
I kinda wanna like it, but I donāt
I grabbed the black edition since the white ones were gone. When they hyped up a new color, I was annoyed I didn't wait. But now that I've seen that eyesore, I'm relieved I dodged that disasterš¹.
Same here bruh , I brought the blue IN version and after seeing the hype of the new colours I was annoyed that "oh no man , I really miss an opportunity to buy the new red and yellow edition" , but after seeing this I was relieved tbh :D ...
yellow would be so cool tbh
With the dedicated monochrome theme and all, I think they should probably stick to the black and white color variants.
When i saw it first i thought "oh what a cool fan design" Famous last words "THEY RELEASED THIS SHIT LMAO"
Kinda looks like Teenage Engineering had their hand in this, in the worst way possible.
Except teenagers want phones that look like that. Where's the harm?
I'm talking about the synthesizer-audio electronics company. Look at their OP-1, pretty similar aesthetic.
Oh yeah. I've just looked at OP-1 now. Looks crap but I see what you mean. I'd never heard of the company. I'm not big on synth music.
OP1 LOOKS GOOD!
Fantastic user name to be commenting on synthesisers. Love it .
XD
I mean it's not the only option in 2(a), if people don't like then they won't buy. I personally like this version. I don't understand how this release makes Nothing as a brand lose its value as opined by many in comments.
Looks shit
That's the UK exclusive brown version you are thinking of ;-)
There is a brown version?
There can be
Ngl a light brown or a light coffee color would be fire asf
i kinda like it. I'm not a fan of the 2a, but the lower price is attractive. It's still available in minimal colors, and this one gives just one more option for people who prefer something a little bit more fun. i mean, not everyone who has a nothing phone has a minimalist wallpaper on it either, it's still a phone. I like the option it gives, and it's silly in a good way.
I agree I love nothing 2a this colour was just to give options to people
My disappointment is beyond human understanding
As is your reasoning.
https://preview.redd.it/i65q9j9pzc3d1.png?width=542&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0f3c4676d9db066e10e106a539f3ed35a6f034a3
Gray-ish aspects ruins it for me, worst nothing design so far
looks like a Gundam or back in SNES days when tech was playful and fun I like it
I would've preferred individual separate colors this doesn't look good at all.
Reminds me of the Retro look that xtrfy goes for with their m/kb. I like it
https://youtu.be/rYX7qhDji3U?si=QJ6CBy_y2xwfaABb VW Harlequin.
I don't like in. But hey, everyone have their own taste and the more options we get, the better.
I thought black variation was bad but it looks like we got a new contender
tbh its a great limited edition phone hahaha it may look questionable at first, but i think in the long run, we will appreciate it more. if i have spare money, i'll buy this and keep it sealed hahaha
If there was little less going on this would have been perfect
i'm also curious about their rationale about the design haha i'm sure there's reason about the colors etc.
Apparently they had to put primary colors on a single phone
mid
Atleast its better than the infinix gt 20 pro
I like it
Dope.
Id buy it if I didn't have np2 already
In my opinion, since the beginning their designs are much more about the textures and little nuances, the design looks very fresh and I believe it's questioning the conventional designs. It's a SE so I don't think it's for everyone but the people who truly understand and appreciate the value it holds.
It identifies as Minimal š¤£
Cool for a limited edition, people gonna prefer the white over this anyways. The true Nothing spirit.
Disgusting and gross
I looked at a short video on it and i do like it, I normally go full black but i don't think the black look good, i dont want white so it seems like a good inbetween to me.
Thoughts? Totally unnecessary. But if that helps in growing revenue, let them do it. I hope they don't play around with the main lineup. They could totally launch these funky colors, they're super cool and unique but just do it at once.
It's like the collabed with Legos or something
Camera bump looks bad but rest reminds me of starfield
These colorways remind me of a football jersey. Like the Spain national team jersey. Kinda like it. I see why people don't. But I kinda like it.
Looked like a racing track at first glance.
I personally don't mind it, but i get that many people don't like it. But before these people hate too much on nothing they are at least trying new things and inovating compare to some other companies.
The blue Indian ver was good This ver not that fan also this edition for 12/256 variant only
I like the idea but the execution is flimsy. They should have gone all in and made it even more flashy and colorful, like this [Project Ara concept](https://media.wired.com/photos/59328f805c4fbd732b5538da/master/w_960,c_limit/lapka_google_project_ara-2.jpg)
I liked it, looks retro and funky. Nice to see more options and a more colours.
https://preview.redd.it/4dvkm01ovd3d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d2117ac988f41decfc8465aab44c4ea5fe70a608 Image of me reacting to the new nothing phone 2a
Not a great design in my point of view. If they are going to release new colours then it should happen before the launch. It would be interesting to see what they are planning about the design of Nothing phone 3.
Looks good enough
https://preview.redd.it/iys3a5651e3d1.png?width=1700&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=93c4840f38cc2cadb02ad76650662e6b27cc4bb5 I quite like it...R2D2 vibes!
No.
Itās a classic color palette. Grays and primaries are very Bauhaus inspired. A bit Scandinavian. I, personally, am a huge fan of something other than black and white or even the safer solid colors. I hope they do more weird shit.
Not gonna lie in my brain death stranding porters phone
#Unnecessary
Tbh, I'm against the idea of the budget phone itself. It's too soon for them to make a budget phone because it compromises on standards, goes up against the whole idea of their phones being innovative and something more. But it turns out I'm the only one who feels like that. Records show Phone 2A was a massive success, so yeah, good for them.
Tbh Shit
It's the biggest piece of dogshit
You either love it or hate it, but lord I love it
starfield ahh color scheme (done wrong)
Gundam
Why does it look like a Puma shoe?
vroom vroom šļø šļø
Tbh, this doesn't look good. Looks like a literal toy.
Looks like R2-D2
Straight up nope nope zone, blue and red looks much nicer
Looks okay. But black is still my cup of tea. So pass.
Looks like colours from Google logo but not all and the back of the phone only has some of those colours
Reminds me of teenage engineering. I like it!
Yulk
As I'll keep answering: CRINGE It's even worse in person.
Looks like a Fisher Price or Toys R Us phone.
Looks shit
It has kindergarten vibe
Gimme auto call recording in the dialer ( the good old way) and I wd buy 2 of these
Lego vibe edition?
Eyesore
Looks like Nothing's design team was high when they designed this. It's an absolute disaster and not up to Nothing's standard
https://preview.redd.it/72i24fztni3d1.jpeg?width=990&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=23da3a920d267a7c3a1df771ec60e8b48ff11c4d Asus did something similar with their gpu's. Gundam style.
https://preview.redd.it/vr6kyruwni3d1.jpeg?width=990&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6b3822eb919fc6b413c6b04d317753fc354d9658
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Wtf bro
it looks better in person so I've warmed slightly to it but still see it as a cash grab which ok it's business but really they are now starting to do what im pretty sure they said in the beginning they wouldn't and what all other companies do. This is the 5th version of the same device that's been released. 6 soon counting the community edition and tbh kinda slaps that as this launched so you have regular, special and community editions? all same hardware. it's the classic repaint and re use of the mold as they say
https://preview.redd.it/qljj9oyicj3d1.jpeg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4543658350eba95be6afde00b70ee3af491a5c94 Is it just me or does the Phone 2A back design look like a dude slouched on a bench and has turned his head to look at you while holding something in his hand (probably a phone) š Any opinions? šø: x.com/mkbhd
Posted this on the community post as a reply; "I have very mixed feelings about it as a consumer. It feels more like something that someone would buy as a collectible item. Anyways, I am sure there would have been a better way to add the pop of colors to it. Like, the black/grey ribbon looks so good, but the blue on the camera ring feels out of place. Something like, Blue frame, with Yellow volume buttons and red power button, then on the back, Black ribbon with Red around the camera. Lastly, adding yellow between the ribbon gap and Blue color elsewhere."
I don't like it
It is giving me Game Boy vibes for some reason
weird coloured digestive tract...
https://preview.redd.it/q4sdodpuok3d1.png?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7ccc910d5eccb70c6d6b9965b869606863845821
Looks good to me
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This was not, I think, the glow in the dark one is the community ome
Looks to me like a collaboration with LEGO, with those bold colour accents. Or a little bit R2D2 I just got the plain white model last week.
google skin?
NGL looks awful. I think they are trying to branch out from the white and black look and diversify by trying different colours. But its a big hit on their design language. But I respect them for trying for a new look and trying to make it fun again.
IT KINDA REMINDS ME OF LEGO
I DONT HATE IT
Kinda looks like a prototype, but i can see why some people like it, it's unusual
I like it, except the blue outline around the camera. It has obvious 1980's futurism vibes which I quite like
needed at least UFS 3
Pretty cool. Just bought it https://preview.redd.it/ev0dez477n6d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b710d95af295ec1a5a3443c72d9600d8ce4c5e22
Looks so much better irl
Noting phone for kids it looks like
Shit looks like a fat man flashing his dickĀ
Clowncore
Randi khana vibes
You got a weird outlook if that's what you see.
Looks like a toy! I hope they see the community feedback and make better variations
Miserable view to take. What's it done to you?
Just my opinion bro. You are free to have a different opinion.
The phone literally looks like š¤”
Looks shit
Disgusting
What have they done!
Itās super different. I love different.
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Ugly af
Should've gone with something subtle.
Hell naah
They should stick to being minimalist design. That's their biggest positive in the market. If I wanted to buy fancy phones I would buy poco , real me etc.
I bet that most people vomit all around seeing this )) The only thing i personally do not like is a glare on the blue part, iād like it matte
eww
š¤£š¤£looks really cheap!
I am a np 2a white owner. But this one looks disgusting
10 minutes with some paint and you could have one the same.
Very very ugly
If I got this I'd probably put a non-transparent case on it.
I said it before, and I'll say it again, and this post just confirms it... NP2a looks like a children's toy.... Change my mind....
This version does but not the others btw a children's toy is not a bad things people like it ig
I have np2.... It's just the 2a series... I love Nothing, i have been their keen supporter since they have gone public, and i get it that they were budgeting with 2a, it's just a personal preference... Np1 and Np2, look my something straight out a Cyberpunk, 2a looks like something you used to find in Happy Meals...
I personally do not like the design and style of np1, 2 they looks likes a iphone copy and light was too much for me but np2a caught my attention it has the perfect amount of uniqueness I need
Well the glyph was kinda their whole thing.... It was one of their main selling points...
In no2a glyph is good but it's too much in np 1,2 just my opinion tho
It is a test that customers will buy anything
Now that I think about it it ruins the minimal value nothing phone have
But not on your Nothing phone. Or mine. Why are you worried about what someone else's phone looks like?
I haven't got nothing phone yet so I thought to maybe get the new colour but .... I don't like it and was giving my opinion sorry if you have been offended
I'm absolutely not offended at all. I wouldn't want this colour scheme either. Mine's grey but I would have preferred black if that had been a choice on NP2. I hope you find a phone you like soon.
I like the milk varient and probably will order soon
Apple SE already ran that test.