HIGHLIGHTS
1. Nothing Phone (2) will launch in India in July and will be available via Flipkart.
2. The Phone (2) will feature recycled materials.
3. It is confirmed to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.
4. Nothing Phone (2) is debuting globally next month.
5. The company has been sharing small details about the Nothing Phone (2).
6. The latest bit of information is on the local manufacturing of the Nothing Phone (2).
Nothing Phone (2) is one of the most anticipated smartphones, and it’s coming in July. The Carl Pei-owned startup has been teasing the upcoming phone in bits and parts as the launch draws closer.
It has so far revealed the chipset and battery of the Nothing Phone (2) along with little details about the camera and other parts. Nothing has now revealed that the smartphone will be manufactured in India.
Nothing Phone (2) is set to launch in July. The company is yet to confirm the exact launch date but meanwhile, it has been dropping some key details about the specifications and features of the device.
Nothing has already confirmed the processor, battery and display details of the upcoming Phone (2) device. The upcoming Nothing flagship will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, which will be a big jump in terms of performance and efficiency over the Snapdragon 778G+ SoC found in its predecessor.
Ahead of the launch in July, the company has revealed that the Phone (2) will be made in India and cater to the demands of the Indian market.
On the announcement, Manu Sharma, VP and GM of Nothing India said “Nothing smartphones are known for their iconic transparent design. These designs require hi-tech manufacturing processes and precision engineering which have led to the enhancement of smartphone manufacturing capabilities in India. Our drive to manufacture in India reflects our commitment towards the local consumers and their demands. We are proud to announce that Phone (2) will be manufactured in India.”
The company has already revealed its sustainability approach for the device. The Phone (2) will have a lower carbon footprint than the outgoing model. It features three times more recycled or bio-based compared to Phone (1).
The device will also come packed inside a plastic-free package as well. Also, the phone’s aluminium frame will be made of 100 per cent recycled materials and with 100 per cent renewable energy.
CEO Carl Pei recently confirmed that the Nothing Phone (2) will feature a bigger battery and display. The handset will pack a 4700mAh battery. The bigger form factor of the device has aided in making room for more battery, which is likely to add to the power efficiency provided by Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.
The Phone (2) is also confirmed to feature a 6.7-inch display, which is 0.15-inch bigger than the outgoing model.
In addition to this, thanks to a GeekBench listing, it is safe to say that the device will launch with 12GB of RAM at least. It would not be a surprise if Nothing launches its flagship with 8GB of RAM as well.
In terms of storage, the device might offer 128GB and 256GB storage options. Here’s a quick look at the specifications and features of the Nothing Phone (2) known so far.
Nothing Phone (2): Made in India
Nothing Phone (2) will be manufactured in Tamil Nadu by BYD Electronic which is a Shenzen-based manufacturer, according to a report by Indian Express. This isn’t the first time though as the Nothing Phone (1) was also manufactured here.
Nothing Phone (2) will also be the company’s most sustainable product, the report added. This is in line with the company’s recent tweet where it said that the Nothing Phone (2)’s parts and components will be made from recycled materials and sustainable plastic.
The upcoming phone is also said to have a carbon footprint of 53.45kg, which is 5kg lower than the Phone (1).
Nothing Phone (2): What we know so far
* Nothing Phone (2) will officially debut in July but its launch date hasn’t been revealed yet. The smartphone is also expected to hit Indian markets soon after the official launch.
* The new Nothing phone is confirmed to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, and pack a 4,700mAh battery.
* The display on the Nothing Phone (2) will also be 0.15 inches bigger than the Nothing Phone (1) which means it will be a 6.7-inch screen as compared to the latter’s 6.55-inch display.
* The Nothing Phone (2)’s video indicator will be pill-shaped which we can see from the smartphone’s teaser image.
* The upcoming phone is also confirmed to receive three years of Android updates and four years of security updates.
Nothing Phone (2) Specifications
* Display: 6.7-inch display (confirmed); 120Hz refresh rate support, Full HD+ resolution, flat display with a hole-punch cutout (tipped)
* Performance: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.
* RAM/ Storage: 8GB/12GB, 128GB/ 256GB.
* Battery: 4700mAh.
* Fast charging: 33W (tipped).
* Software: Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5 out of the box.
NOTHING PHONE 2 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM |
8 GB |
| Processor |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 |
| Rear Camera |
50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP |
| Front Camera |
32 MP |
| Battery |
4700 mAh |
| Display |
6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
General
| Launch Date |
July 19, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System |
Android v13 |
Performance
| Chipset |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 |
| CPU |
Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 250 MHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture |
64 bit |
| Fabrication |
4 nm |
| Graphics |
Adreno 730 |
| RAM |
8 GB |
Display
| Display Type |
OLED |
| Screen Size |
6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
| Resolution |
1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel Density |
395 ppi |
| Bezel-less display |
Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen |
Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate |
120 Hz |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA |
| Camera Setup |
Triple |
| Resolution |
50 MP, Primary Camera
50 MP
50 MP |
| Autofocus |
Yes |
| Flash |
Yes, LED Flash |
| Image Resolution |
8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Settings |
Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus |
| FRONT CAMERA |
| Camera Setup |
Single |
| Resolution |
32 MP, Primary Camera |
Battery
| Capacity |
4700 mAh |
| Type |
Li-Polymer |
| Removable |
No |
| Wireless Charging |
Yes |
| Quick Charging |
Yes, Fast, 66W |
| USB Type-C |
Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory |
128 GB |
| Expandable Memory |
No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) |
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size |
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support |
5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE |
Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3)
3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3)
3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi |
Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features |
Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth |
Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS |
Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC |
Yes |
| USB Connectivity |
Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker |
Yes |
| Audio Jack |
USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor |
Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position |
On-screen |
| Other Sensors |
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faqs
1) Nothing Phone 2 to launch in India next month: 5 big upgrades we will likely see.Details?
Ans) The Nothing Phone (1) launched last year with a lot of fanfare — for all the right reasons. The smartphone segment saw the entrant of a new device boasting a clean Android experience, a good camera system, a wireless charging system, and most importantly, a distinct design with in-built LED lights on the rear. Almost a year later, we are close to the launch of Nothing Phone (2), the successor of Nothing Phone (1). While we have very little information about Nothing’s upcoming smartphone, the excitement among tech enthusiasts is palpably high as we already know it’s going to include a flagship-level chipset.
Similarly, we expect a refreshed design, as Nothing left no stone unturned to poke fun at OnePlus and Samsung following the launch of the OnePlus 11 and Galaxy S23 Ultra, respectively. There could also be some upgrades in the camera unit since there’s going to be a more powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, which is a mighty upgrade over the Snapdragon 778+ chipset on the Phone (1).
Meanwhile, here are other details we know and anticipate about the Nothing Phone (2), scheduled to launch sometime in July.
–Recently, Nothing was revealed that the Phone (2) would feature a bigger display. This size will increase by 0.15 inches, which means we can see the addition of a 6.7-inch display. It makes sense since most Android phones now include tall displays with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Phone (2) would offer the same. It is unlikely that the smartphone would feature a curved display, which appears to be a trend in mid-budget phones these days.
–A major focus would be the design.
As mentioned earlier, Nothing launched as a company built to offer something different. While that holds true for most OEMs — but so far, the UK-based company is new, and we can expect it to experiment with new tech until it has a sizeable user base. The new Phone (2) will have a pill-shaped video indicator on the back. The frame will be aluminium, which was also revealed by the company recently.
–In a video, Carl Pei said that the Nothing Phone (1) offers includes a great camera system, though it faces limitations in terms of computational capabilities, which big tech companies like Samsung and Google can do very well. This year, besides new camera sensors (hopefully), the company may also want to work on the computational part to make the images and videos crispier, more vivid, and more detailed. After all, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 would allow all that. This SoC also includes an improved IPS (Image Signal Processor) to process better data.
–Nothing promises three years of Android OS updates, which is again a good practice. While we hope to see the phone ship with Android 14, we will likely get Android 13. However, this could also be a moment for the company to be the first to offer its smartphone with the latest Android operating system (more bragging rights).
Nothing has revealed that the Phone (2) would feature a bigger battery. It means users can experience better battery life. The packaging may continue to exclude the charger. However, we still get fast wired charging as well as wireless charging support.
Of course, we are yet to see the full specifications, therefore, the pricing remains unclear. The Phone (2) could start at Rs 50,000 in India, thanks to big upgrades.
2) ‘Design is popping up as an important need for consumers’: Nothing India head on Phone 2 focus.Details?
Ans) Users have to say, ‘Oh, wow, this is awesome, this is different’….” Manu Sharma, VP and GM of Nothing India, is clear about what his company’s agenda is when it comes to new products and it is certainly not recycling old designs. Nothing is going after customers who value a differentiated design over the specs of a phone.
Sharma, who heads the India operations of the British technology startup Nothing, led by the OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, knows the opportunity is huge, especially in the premium segment which is where the Phone 2, Nothing’s second smartphone, will be positioned.
“A few years ago, the screen size used to be a very important aspect. Now, if you look at screen size, is this a priority? No, it’s not anymore, because it has become standard over time,” he explained in an interview ahead of the Phone 2 launch. “What I’m seeing is very interesting. In our research, suddenly design is popping up as an important need for consumers.”
Since the brand’s debut two years back, Nothing has positioned its products differently from what competitors are offering. For instance, the Phone 1, Nothing’s debut smartphone last year, was finished in a semi-transparent casing and had flashing LEDs on the back. Although it was a mid-range Android phone, the device’s striking design and affordable price grabbed a lot of eyeballs. Sharma claimed Nothing has sold close to 750,000 units of Phone 1 till date.
Sharma isn’t ready to talk about detailed specs or price of the Phone 2 yet, but he did confirm the device will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, will have a bigger 4,700mAh battery, and a larger screen. Like the Phone 1, the Phone 2 will be manufactured by BYD Electronic, a Shenzhen-based manufacturer, in Tamil Nadu. Sharma claims the Phone 2 will be the company’s most sustainable product.
The Phone 2’s design hasn’t been made public, and although Sharma refrains from sharing more details about the product, he remembered how challenging it was to manufacture the Phone 1 due to its transparent design. “If you look at the Phone 1, and the detailing of the back, and all the materials that we use, it takes a lot of effort. Honestly, it’s not easy to build transparent products; it’s extremely difficult. On one hand, we are working with sustainable materials and then we also need to ensure that it is completely transparent while also serving the environment. On the other hand, we also need to make sure the inside is equally beautiful as well,” he explained.
With the Phone 2, Sharma said the focus will be equally on both hardware and software. In fact, Nothing is doubling down on the software. The company now has a team of over 100 people working in-house just on software. When Phone 1 made its debut, Nothing was dependent on external resources for software.
“The Phone 2 is really about the superior experience for the consumers, both from the performance and camera experience perspective. But most importantly, the software experience,” he said. “It’s going to have the best Android experience you can get. We have built the foundation for our Phone 2 in terms of the software experience.”
From the beginning, Nothing has created the image of a new face in the tech landscape and subculture to stay hip. Its products have served aspirational consumers at lower prices. But with the Phone 2, and seeing how Indian consumers are opening up wallets for high-end smartphones, Nothing now seeks to lure consumers to the upper end of the phone segment. Calling it “a natural progression”, Sharma believes the Phone 2 will take the brand into a premium segment where both growth and margins are high.
But even as Nothing shifts gears and launches products aimed at the premium segment, the Phone 2 comes out at a time when the smartphone market is already matured. There are already signs that the smartphone segment is peaking, with many seeing the impact as consumers hesitate to commit to more discretionary spending. “People are looking for a differentiated proposition… there is a huge opportunity for a brand like us to grow, especially on the creative side.”
3) Nothing Phone (2) will be manufactured in India.Details?
Ans) London-based consumer technology brand Nothing has announced that their upcoming smartphone, the Nothing ‘Phone (2)’, will be manufactured in India to cater to the demands of the Indian market. This follows the Phone (1) which was also made in India at a facility in Tamil Nadu.
Last week, the company confirmed that the Phone (2) has 3x more recycled or bio-based parts vs Phone (1). It also revealed that the Phone (2) has a bigger 6.7-inch screen, yet has a has SGS certified carbon footprint of 53.45 kg, over 5 kg lower than the Phone (1).
Nothing already confirmed Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC for the phone and also confirmed the phone will pack a 4700mAh battery, slightly bigger than the 4500mAh battery in the Phone (1).
The company said that it continues to expand its customer support in the region, to 230+ authorized service centres in more than 250 cities, as well as support via the Nothing India channels.
On the announcement, Manu Sharma, VP and GM of Nothing India said:
Nothing smartphones are known for their iconic transparent design. These designs require hi-tech manufacturing processes and precision engineering, which have led to enhancement of smartphone manufacturing capabilities in India. Our drive to manufacture in India reflects our commitment towards the local consumers and their demands. We are proud to announce that Phone (2) will be manufactured in India.
As a young brand, we have always believed in an earth-first approach. Phone (2) is designed to be one of the most sustainable smartphones on the market.
4) Nothing Phone (2) receives NRRA certification in Korea.Details?
Ans) Nothing is gearing up for the launch of their upcoming device Nothing Phone (2), the highly anticipated successor to the successful Nothing Phone (1). The smartphone has received radio wave certification in Korea from the NRRA (National Radio Research Agency).
Founder of Nothing, Carl Pei, previously stated in an interview that the United States market would be a priority for the Nothing Phone (2), followed by subsequent releases in other countries. These indications were reinforced when the smartphone appeared on the BIS Certification website and later on Flipkart, solidifying its imminent launch in India.
Nothing Phone (2) specifications
The granting of radio wave certification in Korea for the Nothing Phone (2) further strengthens the belief that its launch in the Korean market is also imminent. As for its specifications, the Nothing Phone (2) has been officially confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. Its Geekbench listing revealed that it will come pre-installed with Android 13 and boast 12 GB of RAM. Notably, the smartphone will house a 4700 mAh battery, ensuring prolonged usage.
The display is rumored to be a 6.67-inch screen with a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Camera enthusiasts can look forward to a dual camera setup, headlined by a 50 MP main camera. During an interview with Forbes, Carl Pei himself confirmed that the Nothing Phone (2) will be launched globally in July 2023.
5) Nothing Phone (2) to be made in India, company confirms.Details?
Ans) The Nothing Phone (2) will be manufactured in India. The company has confirmed to the media that its upcoming 5G phone will be made in India to cater to the demands of this market. The brand also revealed a few key specifications of the device way before the launch. Though, the exact launch date is still unknown. The company has just announced that the Nothing Phone (2) will launch in India and other markets in July, which is next month. Here is everything you need to know.
The Nothing Phone (1) was not manufactured in India, but its successor will be. This won’t likely affect the price or make the phone cheaper because the device is not being assembled in India. The Nothing Phone (2) is expected to be priced under Rs 40,000 in India when it launches in July.
“Nothing smartphones are known for their iconic transparent design. These designs require hi-tech manufacturing processes and precision engineering which have led to enhancement of smartphone manufacturing capabilities in India. Our drive to manufacture in India reflects our commitment towards the local consumers and their demands. We are proud to announce that Phone (2) will be manufactured in India,” Manu Sharma, VP and GM of Nothing India said.
“As a young brand, we have always believed in an earth-first approach. Phone (2) is designed to be one of the most sustainable smartphones on the market,” he added.
The company has also confirmed the battery, display, chipset and some other details of the upcoming Nothing phone. It will use Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset under the hood. The usage of a high-end chipset means that the price of the phone will be higher than the previous generation product and this is something that the CEO has also suggested.
He asserted that the “Phone (2) will have more premium experience across the board compared to Phone (1), competing with the very best flagship smartphones on the market today.” This is a big claim. If the smartphone competes with flagship phones, then this means that it would come with a premium price tag, but not that high because the company’s aim is to offer a premium 5G phone at an accessible price.
The Nothing Phone (2) will have a massive 6.7-inch screen and a 4,700mAh battery too. While the company hasn’t confirmed the charging details, it will likely offer support for fast charge, considering the same was also available with the older version.
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