JB Hi-Fi gets Nothing (Phones), but doesn't lose
The well-regarded Nothing Phone (2) and (2a) are coming to Australia. Here are all the details you need to know.
Big news in the mobile world today. JB Hi-Fi has signed a deal with UK tech company Nothing to be the exclusive retail partner for the highly regarded smartphone in Australia.
From April 11, JB Hi-Fi will start selling the Nothing (2) and Nothing (2a) smartphones both online and in-store across the country.
Who is Nothing?
Nothing was founded back in 2020, and in the past four years has managed to sell 2 million products worldwide – a remarkable effort for a new challenger brand.
Its Nothing Phone (2) launched in the US in 2023, while the Nothing Phone (2a) released this month.
Nothing claims its products are developed in close collaboration with its community, which includes over 8,000 private investors.
Nothing Phone (2)
The current flagship phone from the brand, the Nothing Phone (2) is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip and features a 6.7-inch OLED display.
A big part of its success is the built-in camera array, which features two 50MP sensors and paired with advanced 18-bit image signal processing.
The end result is exceptional image quality and true-to-life photography.
| Feature | Specs |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.7” flexible LTPO OLED display Corning® Gorilla® Glass HDR10+ & SGS Low Blue Light 10-bit colour depth 2412x1080 pixel resolution at 394 ppi 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio Brightness: Outdoor fullscreen brightness: 1000 nits; HDR peak pixel brightness: 1600 nits 1Hz - 120Hz adaptive refresh rate 240Hz touch sampling rate Haptic touch motor |
| Capacity | 8GB RAM + 128GB memory 12GB RAM + 256GB memory 12GB RAM + 512GB memory |
| Cameras | Main 50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor ƒ/1.88 aperture 1/1.56” sensor size 1 μm pixel size Focal length: 24 mm OIS and EIS image stabilisation Advanced HDR Motion Capture 2.0 Night Mode Portrait mode Motion Photo Super-res Zoom Lenticular (filter) AI scene detection Expert mode Panorama Panorama Night Mode Document Mode Ultra wide 50 MP Samsung JN1 sensor ƒ/2.2 aperture 1/2.76” sensor size EIS image stabilisation 114° field of view Advanced HDR Night mode Motion Photo Lenticular (filter) Macro (4 cm) VIDEO： 4K recording at 60 fps 1080p recording at 30 or 60 fps Live HDR at 4K30 fps Slo-mo (480fps) Night Mode (1080p at 30 fps) Action mode OIS and EIS image stabilisation Time Lapse (4K) Front Camera: 32 MP Sony IMX615 sensor ƒ/2.45 aperture 1/2.74” sensor size Advanced HDR Motion Photo Lenticular (Filter) Night Mode Portrait mode 1080p video recording at 60 fps Live HDR at 1080p at 30fps |
| Network & Connectivity | Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit 5G dual mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO 5G NR*: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n77, n78 4G LTE (FDD): B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B30, B32, B66, B71 4G LTE (TDD): B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48 3G UMTS: B1,2,4,5,6,8,19 2G GSM: GSM 850,900,DCS,PCS Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot Bluetooth v5.3 NFC enabled with Google Pay support GPS : L1+L5 dual-band ,A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC,and SBAS. *5G connectivity may vary based on regional availability and local operator support. |
| Sustainability | Aluminium 100% recycled aluminium mid-frame, buttons, and sim tray tip Plastics 80% of plastic parts are made with recycled and bio-based materials Tin 100% recycled tin used on 9 circuit boards Copper 100% recycled copper foils for main board Steel Over 90% recycled steel for all 28 steel stamping parts Manufacturing Zero landfill manufacturing - no waste from assembling process ends up in landfill 100% renewable energy manufacturing - The final assembly plant and the recycled aluminium production plant use 100% renewable energy Packaging Plastic free FSC MIX certified (The Forest Stewardship Council) Over 60% recycled fibre Carbon footprint 53.45kg |
| Dimensions | Height: 162.1 mm Width: 76.4 mm Depth: 8.6 mm Weight: 201.2 g |
Nothing Phone (2a)
This more affordable handset is geared towards everyday use, with Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro processor driving the smartphone.
With a unique design and a similar camera array to the Nothing Phone (2), the Phone (2a) promises solid performance on a daily basis, with a bright, flexible AMOLED screen and an intuitive OS.
| Feature | Specs |
|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro Clock speed Up to 2.8 GHz Core count 8-core Technology 4 nm Gen 2 TSMC process (N4P) |
| Camera | Main camera: 50 MP F1.88 1/1.56" OIS & EIS Auto focus Ultra-wide camera: 50 MP F2.2 1/2.76" 114° FOV Front camera: 32 MP F2.2 1/2.74" Video recording: 4K 30fps (rear cameras) 1080p 60fps 1080p 120fps (Slo-Mo) Action Mode TrueLens Engine: Ultra XDR Motion Capture Night Mode Portrait Optimiser Action Mode |
| Display | Size 6.7” Display technology Flexible AMOLED Screen material Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 Resolution 1084 x 2412 (394 PPI) Color depth 10-bit (1.07 billion colors) Contrast ratio 5,000,000:1 Brightness Peak brightness 1300 nits Outdoor brightness 1100 nits Typical brightness 700 nits Refresh Adaptive refresh rate 30 - 120 Hz Touch sampling rate 240 Hz PWM frequency 2160 Hz |
| Capacity | Memory 8 GB / 12 GB Storage 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Connectivity | SIM Dual SIM Yes SIM size Nano-SIM (4FF) Gigabit LTE 4x4 MIMO Gigabit 5G Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO 5G NR band sn1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 4G LTE bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 2G GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac or ax (Wi-Fi 6), 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Direct,Advanced Hotspot Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, BLE NFC Yes, supporting Google Pay GPS GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Dimensions | Height 161.74 mm Width 76.32 mm Depth 8.55 mm Weight 190 g |
Pricing and availability
You can preorder the Nothing Phone (2) and Nothing Phone (2a) from today at JB Hi-Fi.
Phone (2)
- 12GB/256GB – $999
- 2GB/512GB – $1099
Phone (2a)
- 8GB/128GB – $529
- 12GB/256GB – $599
