Nothing Announces US Availability for Phone 2a, Teams up with Perplexity AI
Following its launch not too long ago, Nothing’s latest smartphone – the Nothing Phone 2a – is now available for purchase in the United States. The handset comes priced at $349 for a memory configuration that features 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
In terms of specs, the phone comes with a custom MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset, a dual 50MP camera array complemented by a 32 MP front camera that uses the same sensor as the Phone 2, a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, as well as a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging.
One catch however is that the Phone 2a’s availability will depend if a buyer purchases the phone exclusively through Nothing’s US Developer Program, which does require users to play their part and give back feedback regarding the device on a regular basis.
Nothing has also announced its first-ever partnership in the AI space with Perplexity, an AI-powered engine that provides users with a smarter way to access online search tasks. Eligible buyers that purchase the Nothing Phone 2a via nothing.tech up until March 19 are able to receive up to a year of Perplexity Pro for free. Speaking on the partnership, Perplexity Co-Founder and CEO, Aravind Srinivas comments:
“Perplexity and Nothing are united in a shared commitment to user-centricity, delivering a great product, and the belief that finding information should be simple and efficient. Perplexity is a beautifully designed answer engine and Nothing Phone (2a) is a beautifully designed device, and we are excited to bring Perplexity Pro to Phone (2a) users.”