Nothing Phone 2 officially released: here’s its price and our first look

This Tuesday, July 11, nothing phone 2successor first edition and that it comes with various detail improvements to surpass its predecessor.

The flashing Glyph lights on the back are making a comeback, but it’s the design, software, and ergonomic changes that are critical to the new phone’s appeal.

We can’t go into details about Nothing Phone 2 just yet, but we’ve got enough to illustrate why you should be paying close attention to this flashy and downright cool new phone.

Nothing Phone Specifications 2

Here are the main details of the Nothing Phone 2 specification that you need to know. The phone is 8.6mm thick and weighs 201 grams, with an aluminum body and a clear glass back to reveal the inner workings. On the front is a 6.7-inch HDR10+ certified OLED display with a resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels and a dynamic refresh rate of 1Hz to 120Hz. Inside is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB or 512GB of storage.

There are two cameras on the back, an 890 MP Sony IMX50 main camera with optical and electronic image stabilization (OIS and EIS), plus the ability to record video at up to 4K resolution and 60 frames per second. The second camera is a 1MP Samsung JN50 wide-angle camera with 114-degree field of view and EIS, while on the front is a 32MP selfie camera with HDR.

Also on the back is Nothing’s signature Glyph lighting system, updated here compared to the Nothing Phone 1 version, with a new design, the ability to create your own lighting and sound system for notifications and call alerts, integration with third-party applications. as well as additional features. These include visual representations of the device’s audio volume and charging status. It’s also brighter than before and can also be reduced to a dimmer level, making it more versatile.

There’s an in-display fingerprint sensor, a 4,700mAh battery, 45W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, 5W reverse charging, stereo speakers, and an IP54 dust and water resistance rating. Nothing promises three years of major Android updates and four years of bimonthly security updates.

Similar design but better in every way

We’ve hinted at this before, but Nothing Phone 2’s design is even better than the Phone 1’s, and while lighting is still an important part of its visual appeal, it’s the ergonomics that have received the biggest and most long-awaited update.

Nothing Phone 1 was flat and angular, like the first one. iPhone 14, but Nothing has soft-molded each side of the glass on the back, making the Nothing Phone 2 much more comfortable to hold and lessening the impact of the flat sides on the palm. It’s a brilliant and much-needed design change. I also love how the curves catch the light and the incredible transparency of the glass itself. From a short distance it looks like it doesn’t exist at all.

Nothing made the new gray color for the Nothing Phone 2 other than the white finish. The gray color enhances the sci-fi look of the phone and still lets the light of the Glyph shine.

What it’s like to use Nothing OS 2.0

Nothing. OS 2.0 installs on Phone 2 and is very similar to the software installed on Phone 1 in that it is a clean and uncomplicated version of Android, close to the user interface offered by Google on its Pixel phones. However, there is one very big change that may prove moot when the phone goes on sale.

You can choose from the regular Android icon pack, widget colors and layout, or take Nothing’s personal approach to OS design. It’s a complex change that changes the size and shape of widgets, the color and position of icons, the presence of text underneath them, and even the ability to place quick settings shortcuts on the lock screen. The icons stick to the Nothing pixel design language and an obvious love of monochrome, while the widgets have an iOS-style swipe to see more details.

The Nothing Phone 2 starts at $599 for the 8GB/128GB version, then $699 for the 12GB/256GB model and $799 for the top 12GB/512GB version. Pre-orders start on July 11 and the phone will launch on July 17. On July 13, Nothing will open several pop-up stores, including one in New York where you can buy the phone before it goes public.