The Nothing Phone 2A proves thoughtful design can come at a budget price

A standout in a sea of same-looking budget phones. Budget phones tend to be pretty forgettable, but the Nothing Phone 2A isn’t your average budget phone — that much is obvious just looking at it.The 2A is Nothing’s third phone, and its first attempt at a truly inexpensive device. And it’s very budget-friendly: the Phone 2A goes on sale today starting at £319 (€329) for a model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. A 12GB/256GB version will cost £349 (&eur