Trusted Reviews is supported by its audience. If you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. Learn more.

New Nothing Phone (2a) Plus variant is the perfect Halloween handset

The upstart mobile manufacturer Nothing takes community engagement seriously and the result of that – perhaps predictably given the season – is a glow-in-the dark version of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus.

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition is the result of a six month project that considered over 1,000 entries from fans before settling on this spooky version of the flagship phone.

The Beats Studio Pro are half price again

The Beats Studio Pro are half price again

The brilliant Beats Studio Pro headphones are currently 51% off at Amazon. Get your Black Friday shopping done early.

  • Amazon
  • RRP: $349.99
  • $169.99
View Deal

The glow-in-the-dark phone is a neat use of arguably Nothing’s standout feature – the transparent rear casing that enables it to be more creative with certain design elements than its competitors.

The company says the winning entry is inspired by fireflies making their presence known in the dark and, it actually sounds like a pretty neat way to find your phone. There are also a number of attractive matching wallpapers that’ll be exclusive to the phone.

“Look at it glow. Using green-tinted phosphorescent material finishes, elements of the back of the phone emit a soft glow in the dark,” the company says. “Like fireflies, the glowing feature can also be functional. Allowing you to locate your phone in the dark or indicate your presence.”

“The creative platform focuses on the idea of finding your own source of inspiration and clarity. The firefly and the illuminated path represent the ability to shine and stand out, even in darkness. The final slogan “community spirit” echoes the idea that leaning on others can help illuminate your individual spark.”

nothing-phone-2a

It’s only going to cost $399, which is befitting of the mid-range specs elsewhere on the handset. However, getting one’s going to be difficult, with only 1,000 units made and Nothing offering them from November 12 on a first-come-first-serve basis. Those who sent entries for the project will get first dibs.

We’ve reviewed the regular edition of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and recommended it with a four-star score, praising the already distinctive design, excellent battery life and dependable performance.

Why trust our journalism?

Founded in 2003, Trusted Reviews exists to give our readers thorough, unbiased and independent advice on what to buy.

Today, we have millions of users a month from around the world, and assess more than 1,000 products a year.

author icon

Editorial independence

Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.

author icon

Professional conduct

We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.

Trusted Reviews Logo

Sign up to our newsletter

Get the best of Trusted Reviews delivered right to your inbox.

This is a test error message with some extra words