Another Nothing phone just launched – and this one glows in the dark!

It's a neat design, but you'll need to act fast to get one

The Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition
(Image credit: Nothing)
Quick Summary

Nothing has launched another phone.

This one is a little different though – designed in league with its community members, this is limited edition and it glows in the dark!

It feels like there's a new Android phone hitting the market every five minutes. The industry has become quite the breeding ground for emerging brands, which have soared in popularity alongside established household names.

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The Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition

(Image credit: Nothing)

So, what's special about this one? Well, as you might have guessed from the name, it's a model designed in league with the fans of the brand. Dubbed the Community Edition, fans were brought in to assist on key decisions including design, marketing and more.

The result is a handset which not only echoes the spirit of the Nothing brand, but the spirit of its consumers, too. That's most notable on the rear of the handset. Sporting a gentle mint green hue under light, the real magic happens when the lights go down.

There, sections of the back panel emit a strong green glow-in-the-dark hue – perfectly timed for the Halloween celebrations. That's enjoyed thanks to a phosphorescent material, used to emit the glow without needing power. The brand says it can last for hours, and is recharged by daylight.

The Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition

(Image credit: Nothing)

It's going to be tough to get hold of, though. Limited to just 1,000 pieces worldwide, expect this to sell out quickly. For reference, the subsidiary CMF Phone 1 – produced by Nothing under its more affordable sub-brand – sold 100 times that in just three hours.

Priced at £399 (approx. $517 / AU$786), this is a no brainer for those who enjoy the brand. It's relatively affordable and more scarce than the regular devices. Plus it glows in the dark, and that will never not be cool.

Those looking to snag one can register their interest on the Nothing website.

Sam Cross
Senior Staff Writer

Sam Cross is an award-winning journalist, with nine years of experience in the media industry. His work can be found in publications as diverse as Oracle Time, Metro and Last Word on Sports.

Here at T3, Sam is best known as the brand’s go-to guy for all things luxurious – from exquisite watches to fine fragrances; the latest performance vehicles to intricate audio equipment, and more.

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