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HIGHLIGHTS
* Nothing has revealed new details about the upcoming Phone (2).
* The device has been confirmed to launch in July 2023.
* Nothing Phone (2) will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.
* Nothing Phone 2 is expected to run Android 13 with Nothing OS 1.5 on top
* The smartphone will pack a 4,700mAh battery
* It also claims to use plastic-free packaging
Nothing has been teasing its upcoming Nothing Phone (2) since MWC 2023. The company first said the next-gen smartphone would launch in late 2023. However, in a recent interview with Forbes, Carl Pei confirmed that the launch is scheduled for July 2023.
The device was listed in BIS, indicating that the device will be launched in India. In addition, the micro-site listing has confirmed the Flipkart availability of the device. But that isn’t surprising considering Flipkart has been Nothing’s online partner since Ear (1) launch in India.
Previously, we exclusively revealed the model number, which was later confirmed by the GeekBench listing of the device. A new tweet from Nothing reveals the display size, information about Android updates, and more about the forthcoming Phone (2).
Nothing Phone 2 is confirmed to launch globally in July. It will launch as the successor to the Nothing Phone 1 that was released in July 2022. Nothing CEO and former OnePlus Co-Founder Car Pei had previously confirmed a few key specifications of the handset.
The upcoming smartphone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and will be backed by a 4,700mAh battery. The design of the Phone 2 is speculated to be similar to that of the first one.
Now, the company has also revealed the display size of the phone, and a few other details.
In a Twitter thread, Nothing shared that the display of the Nothing Phone 2 will be 0.15-inch bigger than that of Nothing Phone 1. The first generation smartphone from the company sports a 6.55-inch full-HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) display. Therefore, the Phone 2 will feature a 6.7-inch screen.
Previously, alongside confirming the phone’s July launch, Pei said that the Nothing Phone 2 will come with a 4,700mAh battery, which is 200mAh bigger than that of the 4,500mAh battery of the Phone 1.
Today, the company said that these changes will “boost overall performance” of the upcoming handset, all while maintaining a carbon footprint of 53.45 kilograms, over 5 kilograms lower than the Phone 1.
Earlier this month Pei confirmed that the Nothing Phone 2 will be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, a considerable upgrade from Phone 1’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+.
Initial tests of the phone claimed that the Nothing Phone 2 is twice as fast compared to Phone 1. It is said to be about 80 percent more productive than its predecessor.
The company also announced today that it will offer 3 years of Android updates and 4 years of security updates for the Nothing Phone 2.
Sold in a plastic-free packaging, the Nothing Phone 2 is claimed to have three times more recycled or bio-based parts as opposed to the Phone 1.
The upcoming model uses 100 percent recycled tin on 9 circuit boards, 100 percent recycled copper foil on the main circuit board, over 90 percent recycled steel on all 28 steel stamping parts, and 80 percent of plastic parts are sustainably sourced, the company stated in a series of tweets.
Alongside claiming that the Nothing Phone 2 uses 100 percent recycled aluminium made with 100 percent renewable energy for the handset’s mid-frame, Nothing claims that the final assembly plants of the smartphone are also powered by 100 percent renewable energy.
Nothing Phone (2) Key Specifications Revealed
Nothing Phone (2) has an SGS-certified carbon footprint of 53.45kg, 5 kg lower than Phone (1). The company states that despite this, it achieved a 200mAh increase in battery and a 0.15-inch increase in screen.
Nothing confirms that the upcoming Phone (2) will have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display. There are reports that Nothing will continue to equip the device with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Carl Pei had previously revealed they would pack a large 4700mAh battery with the upcoming device. However, they haven’t commented on the fast-charging capability of the device.
There are chances for the device to continue to support 33W fast charging tech. Previously, Nothing CEO revealed that the device would sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC built on a 4nm process.
The GeekBench listing of the device confirmed that it would pack up to 12GB of RAM. The listing reveals that the model number will be A065, and the device will run on Android 13 out of the box.
The smartphone scored 1253 and 3833 points in single and multi-core tests. Nothing is likely to launch the device with 8, 12GB RAM and 128, 256GB storage variants. There is no information regarding the rear and front cameras of the upcoming device.
Nothing Aims to Become the Sustainable Android Phone Manufacturer
Nothing has revealed that the company will use a recycled aluminium mid-frame with the smartphone. The company also uses recycled copper foil on the motherboard, tin used on nine circuit boards, 90% recycled steel for 28 stamping parts, and also uses sustainability sourced 90% of plastic parts.
They will also offer plastic-free packaging with the upcoming device, which would be similar to the experience with the latest iPhones.
The company is setting a standard for other smartphone manufacturers on sustainability. The company also confirms that the upcoming device will offer 3 major Android updates and up to 4 years of security updates.
The intention towards prolonged updates is to increase the number of years which a user uses.
Nothing Phone (2) Battery Details
Pei in an interview with Forbes revealed that the Nothing Phone (2) will pack a 4,700mAh battery. The charging details haven’t been revealed yet.
In comparison to the Nothing Phone (1)’s 4,500mAh battery, this is a slight increase but with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, it would be an 80% increase in overall performance improvement over the last gen.
On choosing the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip instead of the Gen 2, Pei gave the reason that this would make the Nothing Phone (2) remain accessible which is probably hinting at the price range for the smartphone.
The Nothing Phone (1) sits at a comfortable spot in terms of pricing where it isn’t as expensive as the premium affordable smartphones but not too cheap either.
Going with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip would make the Nothing Phone (2) remain accessible.
Nothing Phone (2): Launch Details
The Nothing Phone (2) is officially confirmed to launch worldwide in July. The exact launch date of the device has not been revealed yet. Ahead of the launch, Nothing’s CEO has revealed some new details.
Pei has confirmed that the upcoming Nothing flagship smartphone will pack slightly bigger battery than the outgoing model. He revealed that the Phone (1) successor will launch with a 4700mAh battery. The first Nothing smartphone, in comparison, came with a 4500mAh battery.
The charging details of the device have been kept under wraps. It would not be surprising if Nothing launches the device with the same 33W fast charging support that its predecessor came with.
Pei had previously revealed that the Phone (2) will launch with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.
When asked about why not going ahead with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Pei said, “Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is a proven processor. It has been thoroughly tested and continuously optimised through numerous updates since its introduction a year ago. We prioritise user experience over being first in the specs race. Also, the latest technology comes at a cost which isn’t always justified from a user benefit standpoint. Choosing Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 ensures that Phone (2) remains accessible while delivering a significantly improved experience compared to Phone (1).”
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 on Nothing Phone (2)
1) What are Nothing Phone (2) expected specifications?
Ans) There’s still a lot that hasn’t leaked about the Nothing Phone (2) but based on what we’ve seen and confirmed so far, here’s all we know:
* The Nothing Phone (2) is expected to feature a 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is also said to house an in-display fingerprint sensor.
* The smartphone is rumoured to house a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP primary camera with OIS.
* When launched, the Nothing Phone (2) will most likely come in three variants of 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB.
* As for the confirmed specs, we know the Nothing Phone (2) will come with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and a 4,700mAh battery.
2) Nothing Phone (2) launch timeline details?
Ans) Just earlier this month, it was announced that the Nothing Phone (2) will launch this summer. Pei has now revealed that the launch will take place in July and it’s going to be a global release. This means that the Nothing Phone (2) will launch in several countries at the same time so it should come to India soon.
In the interview, Pei also shared how the Nothing Phone (1) was a risky but successful launch as it confirmed that people are excited about something new in the Android smartphone market. He also pointed out how Apple doesn’t have a “really exciting alternative out there right now, especially for the younger generation.”
With the Nothing Phone (2), the company is most likely going ahead with the transparent design which was a big hit with the Nothing Phone (1). A very tiny teaser image of the phone also hints at this possibility.
3) Nothing Phone (2) is officially coming in July with a 4,700 mAh battery.Details?
Ans) Nothing’s second smartphone, the aptly named Phone (2), will arrive in July, according to CEO Carl Pei. He outed the information in an interview with Forbes today. Previously, Pei also revealed that the handset will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, making it a definite step above the mid-range Nothing Phone (1), while not quite being on par with 2023’s flagships that use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
That decision was related to the comparative costs of the two SoCs, and the company judged the latest chip not worthy of the premium. We’ll see how that pans out – we’d wager that a lot of people would be willing to swallow this if the price “is right”. If the price delta is too small compared to other flagships, then it will be a different situation.
The teaser image you can see above was shared by Nothing itself at the beginning of the month, and it now seems like the launch campaign is in full session, with the traditional OnePlus/Nothing style of drip-feeding us spec information every other week or so.
Speaking of which, today we got the battery size too: it’s going to be a 4,700 mAh cell. That’s 200 mAh more than the one in the Nothing Phone (1), but not quite up there with the standard nowadays, which is 5,000 mAh. How that will impact endurance remains to be seen of course.
4) How is the Nothing Phone (2) Chipset ?
Ans) Furthermore, the top executive explains the reason behind choosing the Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 SoC.
* Firstly, Carl Pei acknowledges the new chipset is a clear upgrade from Phone (1) which came with the Snapdragon 778G+.
* Probably having used the Nothing Phone (2), Carl Pei says that during the initial tests, the app opening speed is twice as fast compared to Phone (1).
* There is an impressive 80 percent performance improvement.
* Carl Pei says that opting for the Snapdragon 8 Series rather than the 7 Series brings significant improvements across the board including battery life, network connectivity, and camera capabilities.
* The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 features an 18-bit Image Signal Processor (ISP) capable of capturing over 4,000 times more camera data than the ISP used on the Phone (1). This results in the Phone (2) camera offering advanced features like Raw HDR and 4K recording at 60 fps.
* The Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 is based on 4nm TSMC and offers stable performance.
Interestingly, Carl Pei talks about pricing as well. The top executive says that “Sometimes the latest technology comes at a cost which isn’t always justified from a user benefit standpoint. Choosing Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 ensures that Phone (2) remains accessible while delivering a significantly improved experience compared to Phone (1).“
5) What are Nothing Phone (2) Specifications Revealed Via Geekbench?
Ans) The Nothing Phone (2) will launch as a new premium smartphone later this year. The phone has visited the Geekbench website ahead of its launch.
The listing on Geekbench confirms some key specs of the device.
The Phone (2) has the model number A065. According to the listing on Geekbench, the device draws power from a Snapdragon processor codenamed taro.
This essentially is the codename for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, which has a peak clock speed of 3.0GHz.
The SoC has three performance cores clocked at 2.5GHz and four efficiency cores clocked at 1.8GHz.
The Nothing smartphone’s variant listed on Geekbench has 12GB of RAM. We can expect the phone to launch the device with 8GB of RAM as well. It is likely to launch with 128GB and 256GB of storage in various markets.
The Phone (2) scored 1253 and 3833 in Geekbench’s single-core and multi-core tests. It was also spotted running Android 13 on Geekbench. The device is likely to feature Nothing OS 1.5 on top of Android.
The listing does not reveal any other specs of the device. We previously reported that the Phone (2) is likely to pack a 5000mAh battery. It is also likely to sport an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The device has cleared the Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) certification website, which hints at an imminent launch. It is also confirmed to be available for purchase via Flipkart soon after it has been launched in India.
The Nothing Phone (2) already cleared the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standard) certification, which suggests the Indian launch might be inching close.
Not much else is known about Phone (2) at the moment but we’re curious to see the direction Nothing is headed. We’re hoping to learn more details about the phone in the days to come.