Why would I like to add Phone (2a) to my collection?
Paradoxically, am hoping the minimalist user interface of Nothing OS will help reduce my phone usage. Tried out the Phone (2a) at a physical store, was intrigued by the monochromatic theme, with the usual colourful app icons replaced by black & white icons. It did seem to give me a feeling of not using it too much.
Wish to try out the 120Hz screen also. My current phone, a Pixel 6A, only has a 60Hz display.
I shoot quite a lot of candid street photography, although my current Pixel 6A is good, it doesn’t have a Pro mode which allows me to set a faster shutter speed, which helps to reduce blurry photos. With the Phone (2a), inside Expert mode, I will be able to set a 1/100s shutter speed [or even faster depending on situation], this will help increase the number of usable photos, part of capturing the “decisive moment”.
And definitely the Glyph Interface. Can’t wait to experience new ways to interact with a phone via the custom light patterns and sounds.
Last but not least, having a 5,000mAh battery should provide for better battery life compared to my current Pixel 6A, which sometimes struggles to last a full 9am-9pm day of usage.
