Nothing Phone 2
PROS
- Distinctive Design: The transparent back and Glyph lights offer a unique look not found on other phones.
- Clean User Interface: Nothing OS provides a smooth and clutter-free experience with minimalist icons.
- Flagship-Level Performance: A powerful processor ensures snappy performance for most tasks, including light gaming.
- Solid Battery Life: The 4700mAh battery provides all-day usage with moderate use.
CONS
- Gimmick Potential: The Glyph Interface can feel gimmicky and less useful without dedicated third-party support.
- Camera Inconsistency: The camera system is unreliable, providing inconsistent results, which disappoints camera enthusiasts.
- Durability Concerns: Users have reported issues with water and dust entering the transparent chassis.
You should buy it if: You want a phone that looks and feels different from the standard Android landscape, prioritize a clean software experience, and need a phone with strong performance and reliable battery life for daily use.
You should skip it if: You need the absolute best camera performance in its price range, require the longest possible software support, or find the aesthetic and Glyph lights too gimmicky.
Specs
General
| Brand | Nothing |
| Model | Phone 2 |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | 17 July 2023 |
| Status | Available |
Display
| Display Type | OLED |
| Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 394 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 87.51 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v5 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1600 nits |
| HDR 10 / HDR + support | HDR 10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
Primary Camera
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Resolution | 50 MP, f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 50 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| OIS | Yes |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Macro Mode |
| Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Features | Auto Flash, Custom Watermark, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160, 1920x1080 |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
Selfie Camera
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Resolution | 32 MP, f/2.5, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Features | Wide Angle, HDR |
Hardware & Software
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| User Interface | Nothing OS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 |
| CPU | Octa core (3 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 2.5 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| GPU | Adreno 730 |
Design
| Height | 162.1 mm |
| Width | 76.4 mm |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 201.2 grams |
| Build | Back: Gorilla Glass |
| Colors | White, Dark Grey |
| Waterproof | Splash proof |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
Battery
| Battery type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity | 4700 mAh |
| Wireless Charging | 15W wireless, 100% in 130 min |
| Quick Charging | Fast, 45W: 100 % in 55 minutes |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Storage
| Internal Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
| USB OTG | Yes |
Network & Connectivity
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| EDGE | Yes |
| GPRS | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Sensors & security
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Finger Sensor Type | Optical |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, live HDR, OIS |
| Document Reader | Yes |
More
| Made By | UK |
| Features | Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
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Disclaimer Note
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