Nothing Phone 2 specs and rumours: our first glimpse of the phone launching in July
We're getting the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, a 4700mAh battery, and a July launch.
Nothing’s no longer a fledgling tech brand, with second-generation devices already starting to hit the shelves. In addition to the recently launched Ear 2 buds, the brand plans on releasing its upcoming phone sequel this year – in the summer, in fact. Nothing has also now teased the above image, too, showing what seems like a less transparent device with a red LED.
July is the most likely Nothing Phone 2 release date we think, given that the Phone 1 launched at that point last year. It’s a relatively quiet time for product launches so makes sense. We also know that this year’s phone will get a full US launch unlike the Phone 1.
So far, we’ve only heard titbits about what else we’ll get with the upcoming Nothing Phone 2, but the handset is set to be orientated towards the flagship end of the market due to the hardware involved, which we’ll cover in more detail below.
Nothing Phone 2 design and display
Nothing’s Phone 2 is set for a minor facelift, too, as hinted at in the above image. The specs suggest there’ll be a whole new front display, with support for faster refresh rates. It’ll also come with FHD+ resolution.
91Mobiles reckons it spotted Phone 2 and its specs on the Bureau of Indian Standards government site. It’s similar to other tech leaks in the past that have been revealed through similar regulations. Nothing appears to have settled on some of the main features for the follow-up handset, and is ramping things up a notch.
Nothing Phone 2 specs
Thanks to an announcement at MWC 2023, we know that Phone 2 will pack the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Because the name of the exact chipset had in theory been under wraps (though had been leaked by Qualcomm), Nothing then re-confirmed it as if it were new news. It’s a big step-up from the 778G+ that Phone 1 rocks. That means it doesn’t have the best of the best, but is the next best thing. So it provides a pretty good bang for buck. Carl Pei says: “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”.
Nothing says that app opening speed on Phone 2 is twice as fast compared as with Phone 1, with an impressive 80% overall performance improvement. But alongside this new chipset will also be a spec option with 12GB of RAM.
Speaking to Forbes, Pei revealed that the upcoming handset will pack a 4700mAh battery. This is 200mAh up from the 4500mAh cell inside Phone 1, and actually a larger battery than iPhone 14 Pro Max. It’s not quite the 5000 mAh battery that was previously reported, but still a welcome bump. Other rumours suggest the smartphone could support up to 67W charging.
And on top of all of this, the cameras are set for a bump as well. It seems like there will be 50MP sensors on the rear, but it’s unclear how this camera array might work. And over on the front, you should expect a 32MP selfie snapper.
From these specs, it seems like the Nothing Phone 2 will boast quite a few performance upgrades. It’ll make the device an enticing update for Phone 1 users, and for other Android fans.
When will Nothing Phone 2 launch?
Pei also revealed Nothing’s Phone 2 launch window to Forbes. The upcoming handset will debut in July – though we’re yet to receive an exact date. Phone 1 launched in July back in 2022, so this makes sense. Last year’s launch event was 12 July, so expect Phone 2 to make an appearance around the same sort of time. We’d mark our calendars for 11 July or 18 July, but this is just our best guess.
We know that Nothing is going for a global launch, with its focus on the US market. Expect the event to be live-streamed, and for handsets to go on sale worldwide shortly afterwards.
