With only a week to go until the official event, the first unveiling of the Nothing Phone 2a budget smartphone is now underway These pre-leaked renders we saw were duly confirmed by Nothing's unboxing teaser video from London, proving that the budget phone will look ultra-luxurious

In a post to the old Twitter X, the Carl Pei-backed company unboxed the Nothing Phone (2a) from its minimal packaging, revealing the back of the phone with a redesigned Glyph Interface There are a few things that can be inferred from this video For example, that the phone will feature a similar translucent design that allows a peek inside the phone It is commendable that the Nothing Phone (2a) looks this good, as budget phones do not get this kind of treatment

While Nothing's design philosophy is evident in the Nothing Phone (2a), one of the big mysteries about the design leading up to the announcement centered on the Glyph interface The previously leaked Nothing Phone (2a) showed a sterile appearance without the company's signature Glyph Interface, which was later proven to be from another unannounced Nothing Phone In this unveiling video, however, the design remains the same, but with a more modest appearance

Instead of LED light strips covering most of the back, they are isolated around the dual cameras They still light up in different patterns and could possibly indicate certain notifications or tones - but it's comforting to know that the glyph interface is still there

In addition to the unboxing teaser video, lifestyle shots of the Nothing Phone (2a) were also released, courtesy of informant Roland Quandt In these lifestyle shots, two color options can be seen: dark and white

If you take a peek at our Best Cheap Phones guide, you'll see that most designs are generic One exception might be the OnePlus 12R, but nothing compares to the appeal of the Nothing Phone (2a) and its translucent design It really set a precedent for all others

In addition to the design, the Nothing Phone (2a) has a 67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2412, a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chip, and dual cameras consisting of a 50MP main and 50MP ultrawide It is believed to be equipped with

Fortunately, we won't have to wait long for the rest of the details, including a price comparable to other budget smartphones like the Google Pixel 7a, Samsung Galaxy A54, and iPhone SE (2022) Another one that should be ready for the official launch on March 5 unknown is whether it will be available in the US from the start