Refines everything that Made Phone 1 so fun; Dependable performance and battery life; Streamlined software puts a fresh spin on the Android home screen;
Rivals still hold the crown for photography; Not such great value in certain territories;
Refines everything that Made Phone 1 so fun; Dependable performance and battery life; Streamlined software puts a fresh spin on the Android home screen;
Rivals still hold the crown for photography; Not such great value in certain territories;
The thing that strikes us most about the Nothing phone (2) is the refinement of the design. For a phone that's designed to attract attention (despite the company ethos of making tech blend into the background), this is a phone that looks great. I've caught a lot of people stealing a sideward glance at it, not just because I've been using an unreleased phone, but because it's unique. (Don't forget, there are people selling phone skins to make devices look like this.) /39363775/PocketLint/Article_InContent_Desktop googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr-REPEAT13'); });
Great design with Glyph Interface; Plenty of power; Some nice OS tweaks;
Camera performance not great; Display autobrightness a bit dull;
The Nothing Phone (2) impresses threefold: first it's so comfortable to hold and use, with a distinctive design; two, the improvements to everyday essentials, such as battery life and screen quality, are a real mark of quality; third, it adds a dollop of fun on top all of that, with features such as...
Refined & lightweight design with unique aesthetic, Distinctive software visuals & features, Glyph lights aren't just a gimmick, Strong performance & battery life
Cameras won't outsmart Google Pixel, Glyph lights won't be for everyone, Price jump over original Phone (1)
It’s easy to tell if the Nothing Phone 2 is for you. Look at it. Does it call to you? Does it spark your interest and seem to fix smartphone problems that have been bugging you forever? If so, go buy one, because it’s exactly what it seems, nothing more and nothing less.
Unique design stands out, Nothing’s monochrome interface works, Powerful enough to handle any task
Glyph lights are still a cool gimmick, Rounded design made it prone to sliding off the table, Not water resistant enough
The eye-catching design of the Nothing Phone (2) reflects that this time around, there’s been an upgrade with improvements in every regard.
Snappy new-but-familiar design, Great feel in the hand, Useful new Glyph features, Excellent monochrome software design, Strong value
Improved camera still outgunned by others, Pricier than predecessor
The Phone 2 is a solid update on its predecessor but does not change the core formula of the device. It feels more premium while containing more recycled materials. It has more advanced lights, a significantly faster chip and solid battery life, while continuing to undercut much of the competition...
Pros: novel back and light design, great screen, good performance and battery life, recycled aluminium, slick Android 13 software, premium feel but competitively priced.
Cons: camera only so-so with no optical zoom, only four years of security updates, only splash-resistant, undercut by chief rival Google.
The Nothing Phone (2) has a lot going for it, and at a great price. The phone is a solid performer, has a good-looking screen, and shows off a unique and interesting design — and all for $599.
Unique design, Glyphs can be helpful, Good performance, Solid battery life, High-quality display
Doesn’t work on Verizon, Low light camera performance could be better
Nothing Phone (2) Software And User Experience Nothing’s approach to software is to keep things simple, intentional, and beautiful. To this end, Phone (2) runs Nothing OS 2.0, which is based on Android 13.
The Glyph is back. The Phone (2) is considerably more expensive than Nothing's debut smartphone, but this time it has real high-end power. Find out in our review whether it has to the potential to be a real flagship killer thanks to its iconic Glyph interface and its solid price-performance ratio.
lots of power, reasonably priced, chic design, good photo quality, long battery runtimes, gaming at 60 fps, bright and true-color screen, wireless charging, very accurate navigation
no charger included, no eSIM support, USB 2.0 port only, significant throttling under load
If you saw something in the original Nothing Phone (1) that caught your eye, living in the US kept it out of reach. Nothing’s initial launch skipped this market to test the smartphone waters elsewhere without the heavy investment it requires to push something here. So we’ve been waiting...
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