HIGHLIGHTS
* Nothing Phone (2) is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 SoC.
* The handset is a clear upgrade from Phone (1) which came with the Snapdragon 778G+.
* Nothing Phone (2) launch date is yet to be revealed.
In March, Nothing CEO Carl Pei announced that the Nothing Phone (2) would be launched later this year. He also hinted that the upcoming smartphone will sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipset and focus more on software experience.
Soon, the rumour mill speculated that the Nothing Phone (2) would be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.
In a recent tweet, Carl Pei confirmed that the Nothing Phone (2) will indeed be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Compared to the Nothing Phone (1) which features the Snapdragon 778G, apps on the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 open almost twice as faster.
The former OnePlus co-founder said that apart from performance gains, the new chipset brings huge improvements to the battery life, network connectivity and camera.
Since the Image Signal Processor on the chipset can capture more than 4,000 times the data captured by Nothing Phone (1), it will offer advanced features like Raw HDR and 4K video recording at 30fps.
At the Mobile World Congress 2023, Carl Pei also confirmed that the Nothing Phone (2) will support satellite connectivity. However, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 packs the X65 modem, which does not feature satellite connectivity, hinting that the upcoming phone might sport a modified version of the chipset.
After the successful launch of the Nothing Phone (1) last year, Carl Pei’s brainchild, Nothing is gearing up to introduce the Nothing Phone (2) shortly.
The handset will come as a premium offering, unlike the predecessor which is a mid-range offering. During MWC 2023 event in February, Nothing had confirmed the Phone (2) would come with the Snapdragon 8-series chipset.
Now, Carl Pei took to Twitter to announce the Phone (2) will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 SoC, which is again in line with the rumours and leaks.
Nothing Phone (2) Chipset
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).“
Nothing Phone (2) Specifications (Expected)
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 expected to feature a 50MP primary camera with OIS.
The Nothing Phone (2) is topped to launch in three variants of 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB.
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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