5 things to know about the launch of Nothing Phone 2a on March 5, including CMF Buds and Perplexity partnership

Nothing, led by Carl Pei, finally revealed its first mid-range smartphone today, March 5, at an event in New Delhi. This marks the third smartphone release from the British company, following the unveiling of Nothing Phone 2 last July. In addition to the Nothing Phone 2a, the company also introduced earbuds from its sub-brand CMF and announced a partnership with AI company Perplexity AI. Here are 5 key details about the Nothing Phone 2a launch.

Nothing Phone 2a release: 5 things to know

1. Nothing Phone 2a Features and Specifications – Nothing Phone 2a is the company’s first mid-range smartphone and features a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with up to 1300 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro SoC which supports up to 12GB of RAM. There is a dual camera setup at the back with two 50MP cameras. All this is supported by a 5000 mAh battery with up to 45 W fast charging.

2. Nothing Phone 2a Pricing and Availability – Nothing Phone 2a starts at Rs. 23999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Buyers can get the device with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The one day only Nothing Phone 2a is available at an exclusive price of Rs. 19999 on Flipkart.

3. CMF Buds – Alongside the Phone 2a, Nothing also showcased a handful of CMF sub-brand products, one of which is the CMF Buds. CMF Buds have 12.4 mm bio-fiber elements and Ultra Bass Technology 2.0. They promise up to 42 dB of active noise reduction. CMF Buds promise up to 8 hours of playback on a single charge. CMF Buds are priced at Rs. 2499 in India.

4. CMF Neckband Pro – Nothing released the CMF neckband either. It features 13.6mm custom dynamic drivers with Ultra Bass 2.0 technology. The neckband has a 3-in-1 dial that offers intuitive controls and promises up to 37 hours of playback on a single charge. The CMF Neckband Pro is priced at Rs. 1999.

5. Perplexity Partnership – Carl Pei announced that Nothing is partnering with Perplexity AI to bring AI to the phone 2a. Buyers who purchase the Nothing Phone 2a during the first week of sale will receive a 1-year subscription to Perplexity Pro, valued at $200, absolutely free!