Nothing Phone 2: A Super Guide

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The Nothing Phone 2 is a more premium device than its predecessor and features a few notable upgrades. The official announcement was made on the 11th of July, 2023 and we have detailed specs and pricing.

Key features include a bigger display, a more powerful, premium flagship processor, and 11 segmented LED strips with 33 total LED lighting zones in the Glyph interface. The head of Nothing Technologies operations in India has confirmed that the Nothing Phone 2 is made in India – by BYD Electronic, a Shenzhen-based manufacturer, in Tamil Nadu.

Nothing Phone 2 brief specs

OS: Android 13
Release Date: 2023
Network Type: 2G/3G/4G/5G

Display: 6.7-inch, 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, 120Hz OLED, Corning’s Gorilla Glass
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Selfie Camera: 32 MP

Rear camera: 50 MP dual
RAM: 12 GB
ROM: 512 GB

Battery: 4700mAh

Nothing Phone 2 detailed specs

Mobile Wireless Network and Software

2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.

3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 (AWS) / 1900 / 2100 MHz
4G mobile network bands: LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G mobile network bands: NSA/SA 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78

SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
Software / OS: Nothing OS 2.0 based on Android 13

Design, Form Factor, Appearance

Dimensions: 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm
Weight: 194g
Display: 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, OLED, Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5.

Colours: White. Black.
Physical Build: Aluminium frame; Gorilla Glass5 transparent back. IP53 splash resistance. Multiple LED lights on the back.

Internal Hardware Specs

CPU/Processor: 64-bit, 3.2 GHz Octa-core
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
GPU/Graphics Processing Unit: Adreno

RAM: 8 GB / 12 GB
Extended/Virtual RAM: Yes.
Internal Storage: 256 GB / 512 GB

External Storage: No

Photography, Video Recording

Main Camera: 50MP Sony IMX766 main sensor + 50 MP ultrawide angle lens, autofocus, LED flash, dual OIS, dual EIS, 4k@30fps, 1080p@30fps video recording

Front Camera: 32 MP Sony IMX615 sensor, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture

Audio, Video Playback

Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE

Audio: 3.5 mm audio jack
Loudspeaker: Stereo speakers
Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player

FM Radio: No.

Phone Sensors

Digital Compass: Yes.

Accelerometer: Yes.
Proximity Sensor: Yes.
Ambient Light Sensor: Yes.

Barometer: No.
Pedometer: No.
Heart Rate Monitor: No.

Gyroscope (G-Sensor): Yes.
Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; in-display.
Face Unlock: Yes.

Iris Scanner: No.
Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
Voice Control: No.

Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant.
Infra-red Blaster: No.

Connectivity Options

Bluetooth Version: 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, LE
Bluetooth Codecs: aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency.

WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, hotspot
GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo
USB: microUSB v2.0. Type-C. USB-OTG.

NFC: Yes.

Miscellaneous Specs and Features

Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 4700mAh

Battery Charging: 45W fast charging.
Wireless Charging: Yes (15W).
Reverse Charging: No.

Model Version/Number: A065

Launch/Release Dates and Information

Announced: July 11, 2023

Release Date: July 17, 2023

Nothing Phone 2 Prices by Country

USA: $599 (8/128GB). $699 (12/256GB). $799 (12/512GB).

United Kingdom: £579 (8/128GB). £629 (12/256GB). £699 (12/512GB).

France, Germany & European Union: €679 (8/128GB). €729 (12/256GB). €849 (12/512GB).

Switzerland: CHF

Australia: $1,049 AUD (8GB + 128GB), $1,149 AUD (12GB + 256GB), and $1,249 AUD (12GB + 512GB).

Many of the above prices are rough conversions, as the Nothing Phone 2 is not officially available in many countries. The above prices may change with time from country to country, as market forces and economic policies influence product price movements.

Does Nothing Phone 2 support aptX codecs?

The phone supports the following Bluetooth audio codecs: aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, and aptX Low Latency.

Does Nothing Phone 2 have WiFi 6?

Yes; it has WiFi 6.

Does Nothing Phone 2 have IR blaster?

No; it does not have an IR blaster.

Does Nothing Phone 2 have Google Play Store?

It supports Google Services and software applications, including Play Store and Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and others.

Will Nothing Phone 2 work in the USA?

This is a GSM phone and is supported on US GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile and other networks riding on their networks. It does not support CDMA networks. Nothing Technology says they won’t be shipping to the USA, though you can always make your own arrangements to ship it in.

MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict

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