HIGHLIGHTS
1. Nothing Phone 2 is set to launch in Summer 2023.
2. The Phone 2 is confirmed to feature a Snapdragon 8 series SoC.
3. It will launch in India soon and be available for purchase via Flipkart.
4. Nothing Phone (2) has appeared on Geekbench with the model number A065.
5. The Nothing Phone (2) has managed to score 1253 in the single-core round and 3833 points in the multi-core segment.
6. The Geekbench listing shows the phone will come with Snapdragon 8+ Gen1, 12GB RAM and Android 13 OS.
Nothing Phone (2) is already confirmed to be in the works as a follow-up to Nothing Phone (1). The phone is expected to arrive with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 SoC, which means that Nothing will be entering the premium segment.
The Phone (2) is confirmed to launch sometime in the next couple of months, probably around the time Nothing Phone (1) debuted and Flipkart has already started teasing its arrival.
Now, while we wait for the announcement, Nothing Phone (2) has appeared on Geekbench with the model number A065, as spotted by Industry Sources.
Nothing Phone (2) launch event will be hosted later this year. The company confirmed that it will launch its second smartphone later this year.
The Phone (2) launch date is expected to be announced soon. Nothing, at the time of confirming the launch recently, revealed that the Phone (2) will launch in summer of 2023.
The company is likely to launch the device between June and August. So far, the company has only confirmed that the phone will feature a Snapdragon 8 series processor. Nothing did not reveal any further details about the SoC.
However, thanks to a Geekbench listing, we now know the performance unit details of the Phone (2).
Let’s take a look at the Nothing Phone (2) specifications, features and other details known so far.
Nothing Phone (2) Specifications Revealed Via Geekbench
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.
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) Nothing Phone (2) Geekbench.Details?
Ans) •The Nothing Phone (2) has managed to score 1253 in the single-core round and 3833 points in the multi-core segment.
* The motherboard section mentions ‘taro’ which could be associated with Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 SoC and has a clock speed of 3.0GHz.
* The SoC has three performance cores clocked at 2.5GHz and four efficiency cores clocked at 1.8GHz.
* The listing shows the phone has 12GB of RAM but like the Nothing Phone (1) there would be an 8GB RAM model as well.
* The handset was spotted running Android 13 on Geekbench.
2) What are Nothing Phone (2) specifications (expected)?
Ans) * The Nothing Phone (2) is expected to feature a 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
* The phone is likely to have a 50MP primary camera with OIS.
* The Nothing Phone (2) will launch in three variants of 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB.
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