CEO Carl Pei said nothing that Nothing Phone (2) wouldn’t be launching anytime soon, and then announced its launch just a few weeks after that at MWC 2023. The brand also confirmed that Nothing Phone (2) would be its flagship premium smartphone. It will be better than Phone 1 in every aspect.
Unlike Nothing Phone (1), which was limited to select markets like India and Europe, with Phone (2) the company is entering the North American region and is likely to pit Nothing Phone (2) against Samsung Galaxy and Apple iPhones from around the world.
With the launch date approaching, there is plenty of information available on what to expect from the upcoming smartphone and here’s everything we know so far about Nothing Phone (2):
None Phone (2) Design
The Nothing Phone (2) will likely follow the Nothing Phone (1) footprint and will continue to offer a unique design with a transparent back and lighting glyph. The device is also supposed to feature a slightly better screen, possibly with a higher resolution and brightness.
The new and improved Glyph lighting on the back could get you additional capabilities, and the phone is also expected to offer an improved IP rating for water and dust resistance. While the form factor of the Nothing Phone (2) may remain identical to the Nothing Phone (1), it will likely have newer design cues, including a uniquely located camera island, and the phone is also expected to be available in more variants. Color options when compared to the phone (1), which comes in modest black and white options.
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Phone (2) coming summer 2023.
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Phone (2) Cameras
Dubbed as the flagship offering, the Nothing Phone 2 will likely feature a triple camera setup, possibly with a dedicated wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto lens. Likewise, the phone is expected to feature a new and improved selfie camera. According to the leaks, the phone could come with three 50-megapixel sensors, as the telephoto and wide-angle sensors will have OIS. Likewise, the phone is supposed to offer a 16MP selfie camera.
While Nothing Phone (1)’s video recording capabilities were limited to 4K, Nothing Phone (2) will likely support up to 8K video recording.
None Phone (2) Devices
At MWC, the company confirmed that Nothing Phone (2) will be based on the Snapdragon 8 series chip. Now, the brand has revealed that the phone will feature the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. While not the latest and greatest from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is known for its performance and power efficiency, and it would also help the company price the device more competitively.
Likewise, the phone is expected to provide at least 8 GB of RAM, possibly of LPDDR5x type, and the high-end variant may provide 12 GB of memory. As for storage, we can expect Nothing Phone (2) to come in at least two configurations, offering 128GB and 256GB of internal storage based on UFS 3.1.
There has been a lot of discussion since we announced that the Phone (2) will feature the Snapdragon 8 Series chipset. Well, here’s some news — it’ll be the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. A clear upgrade from the phone (1). Let’s talk about the main differences👇 pic.twitter.com/l5NwCxDAVa
– Carl Bay (@getpeid) May 18, 2023
Some reports also suggest that Nothing Phone (2) may have a 5,000mAh battery, possibly with support for slightly faster wired and wireless charging capabilities. However, just like the company’s first phone, the brand may not include a charger in the retail box.
None Phone (2) Software
None of the first brands announced android 14 beta Given that the launch of the Phone (2) is still a few months away, the device is expected to ship with Android 14 out of the box. Numerous reports also indicate that the company has hired several software developers and engineers who have worked for it OnePlus To design and develop software for Nothing Phone (2).
Even if the phone runs Android 13, the device will likely receive Android 14 as an update within the first few weeks of its launch.
None Phone 2 launch date, expected price
The company has confirmed that Nothing Phone (2) will be launched in the summer of 2023 and thus, the device is likely to go official by July or August. When it comes to pricing, Nothing Phone (2) will surely cost a lot more than the Phone (1) and in India, the device may cost around Rs 50,000 and may be available exclusively on flipkart.