What is the story to date?

The goal of the Nothing phone (1) was to make tech fascinating once more and it launched following months of hype. Following within the footsteps of OnePlus, Nothing drip-fed info and constructed curiosity in its model, which was important given the extraordinarily aggressive promote it launched its first smartphone – the Nothing telephone (1) – into.

The Nothing telephone (1) and its distinctive Glyph Interface is previous information now although, with all the newest speak surrounding its successor as an alternative. This is the whole lot we have now heard to date in regards to the Nothing telephone (2) together with what has been confirmed to date, what the rumours are saying and after we count on it to look.

Nothing telephone (2) launch date and value

Carl Pei first confirmed in an interview with Forbes that the Nothing Cellphone (2) will launch globally in July, and that features the US this time round, too. The Nothing Cellphone (1) launched in July 2022 so we’re proper on schedule for a yearly replace cycle.

Now, Nothing has introduced that the official launch date is July 11 2023, at 4 pm BST (11 am EST). So we do not have too lengthy to attend in any respect.

With regards to value, the Nothing telephone (1) prices £399 within the UK – and it isn’t out there within the US. It is potential the Nothing telephone (2) may see a bump in that value level, particularly given it can run on flagship {hardware}, however for now, we might hope to see it stay inside that mid-range value bracket.

Nothing telephone (2) design

• Glyph Interface
• Curved aluminium edges
• IP53 at the least
• Nothing OS 2.0

The primary renders displaying the supposed design of the Nothing telephone (2) have surfaced through the oft-reliable leaker OnLeaks, in partnership with SmartPrix. The renders present that the long-lasting clear again and glyph interface will, certainly, be making a return on the brand new telephone.

We expect these renders may show to be fairly correct as they match the styling seen on Nothing’s teaser imagery nearly precisely.

SmartPrix x OnLeaks

The pictures present us a barely extra curvy design than we noticed on the unique, with a round-edged body and a delicate curve to the entrance and rear panels. It reminds us of the iPhone 6, whereas the Nothing telephone (1) clearly took some inspiration from the current iPhone models.

The flash has been cut up into two sections, which could possibly be to enhance flash pictures however may additionally simply be a stylistic selection. Elsewhere, different elements of the glyph interface have been chopped and adjusted barely to maintain the design wanting recent, too.

One other notable change is within the styling of the crimson LED recording indicator, which is a slit on the brand new mannequin, in comparison with a small round unit on the unique telephone.

SmartPrix x OnLeaks

We all know that the telephone has been designed with sustainability in thoughts, and it’ll have a considerably decrease carbon footprint than its predecessor. the aluminium body is claimed to be created with 100 per cent recycled materials utilizing renewable power. In any other case, we might count on at the least an IP53 water and dust resistance, just like the Nothing telephone (1), however nothing has been confirmed at this stage.

All in all, which means fairly a little bit of refinement over the unique mannequin however that – seemingly – hasn’t stopped web commenters from joking that it is similar to the Nothing Cellphone (1). As Carl Pei alludes to in a tweet, there’s maybe extra to this variation than meets the attention.

Within the software program division, Pei’s funding in workers could pay dividends but. Nothing’s dot matrix design language advances an additional step with Nothing OS 2.0. Even the wallpapers – as obtained by Kamila Wojciechowska – may be thought of as a pure extension from the Nothing telephone (1)’s with completely different textured glass therapies of floral preparations.

Nothing telephone (2) show

• 6.7-inch @ 1080p+
• AMOLED, 1Hz to 120Hz

Rumours to date have claimed we’ll see an AMOLED show with, which is similar because the Nothing telephone (1) in order that’s not likely all that shocking. Blogger Kamila Wojciechowska claims the panel will assist numerous refrehs charges with a high of 120Hz and low-power ranges of 30Hz, 24Hz, 10Hz, and 1Hz.

A Twitter thread about Nothing’s sustainability efforts stated that the Nothing telephone (2)’s show shall be 0.15 inches greater than the Nothing telephone (1). Meaning we are able to count on a roughly 6.7-inch show on the brand new mannequin.

For reference, the telephone (1) has a 6.55-inch OLED show with Full HD+ (2400 x 1080) decision and HDR assist. It was a wonderful show so it is potential the Nothing telephone (2) will comply with swimsuit.

Nothing telephone (2) specs and battery

• Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
• 4,700mAh battery
• 12GB RAM?

That is one space we all know a bit of bit extra about. Nothing’s founder, Carl Pei, revealed at Mobile World Congress that the Nothing telephone (2) would run on Snapdragon 8 collection {hardware}. Pei did not reveal which particular 8 collection chip, on the time, however stated it can nonetheless be a step up from the Nothing telephone (1) which ran the Snapdragon 778+.

Considered one of Qualcomm’s executives was reported to have outed the platform the Nothing telephone (2) could have on his LinkedIn profile, with options of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, moderately than the latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and whereas it took a few months, this has now been confirmed by Nothing’s Carl Pei on Twitter.

Elsewhere, there have been reviews of 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, none of which is overly shocking. The Nothing telephone (1) had 12GB of RAM as an choice, in addition to 256GB of storage. The battery is a bump although, confirmed by Carl Pei as a 4,700mAh pack, in comparison with the Nothing telephone (1)’s 4500mAh cell.

Nothing telephone (2) cameras

• Rear cameras: 50MP foremost from Sony, 50MP ultrawide from Samsung (identical as on telephone (1))
• Entrance digicam: 32MP Sony

Pei has stated little in regards to the Nothing telephone (2)’s cameras, however Kamila Wojciechowska is eager to fill within the gaps. The star rear sensor shall be Sony’s 50MP IMX890 with optical picture stabilization and “in-sensor zoom” – it has been on all kinds of telephones from Oppo, OnePlus, and realme – all underneath the BBK conglomerate umbrella. It is going to be paired with one other 50MP sensor, Samsung’s ISOCELL JN1, underneath an ultrawide lens. Selfies will use a 32MP IMX615.

The Nothing telephone (1) has a twin rear digicam setup consisting of a 50-megapixel foremost digicam and a just about similar 50-megapixel ultrawide digicam. The primary digicam was good, however the ultrawide providing was middling in our judgment regardless of the massive uncooked numbers on the spec sheet, in order that is likely to be an space the Nothing telephone (2) can enhance in.

The Nothing telephone (2) is ready to double up on the 16-megapixel snapper discovered on the Nothing telephone (1). That older unit carried out effectively sufficient in good lighting, additionally permitting entry to the portrait operate and edge detection is fairly good for these excellent selfies. We did not assume it was superb in low gentle, so once more, that is an space the Nothing telephone (2) has the potential to enhance.

Nothing telephone (2) rumours: What’s occurred to date?

This is the whole lot we have now heard to date in regards to the Nothing telephone (2).

5 July 2023: Kamila Wojciechowska leaks

Venerable leaks blogger Kamila Wojciechowska lays out arduous specs and even delivers a few Nothing OS wallpapers in a Twitter thread.

14 June 2023: Carl Pei teasing design modifications

In response to tech followers joking about Nothing Cellphone (2) wanting precisely like Nothing Cellphone (1), Carl Pei tweeted “simply you wait and see”.

13 June 2023: Nothing Cellphone (2) launch date confirmed, and it is quickly

Nothing confirmed the move in an e mail to Pocket-lint alongside a brand new webpage that implies that telephone consumers ought to “come to the brilliant facet” when the telephone is lastly unveiled.

5 June 2023: The primary Nothing Cellphone (2) renders present a design you may recognise

The new renders come courtesy of SmartPrix in collaboration with leaker OnLeaks. They’re excessive decision and provides us an important have a look at what we’re informed the brand new telephone will seem like – full with that gentle present across the again.

1 June 2023: Nothing confirms display measurement and three years of Android updates

Nothing shared some details about its sustainability efforts in a Twitter thread, and within the course of revealed the display measurement and replace plans for the Nothing telephone (2).

26 Might 2023: The Nothing Cellphone (2) is weeks away from launching, CEO teases

Nothing has informed Forbes that the Cellphone (2) could have a 4,700mAh battery and it’ll launch globally in July.

19 Might 2023: Nothing telephone (2) confirmed to run on Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Carl Pei has confirmed on Twitter that the Nothing telephone (2) will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen chipset, as speculated.

3 Might 2023: Nothing affirm telephone (2) shall be launched within the “summer season”, plus tease design

Nothing confirmed its telephone (2) shall be launched in the summertime, although didn’t supply any extra particulars on what dates we’re . It did nonetheless tease an GIF of the design, although it is tough to differentiate too many particulars.

27 March 2023: Nothing telephone (2) will get licensed however when will it’s introduced?

The Nothing phone (2) was spotted underneath the mannequin quantity AIN065 after going via the Bureau of Indian Normal (BIS) certification course of.

7 March 2023: Nothing telephone (2) will use a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, Qualcomm exec says

91mobiles reported that Qualcomm’s SVP and GM of its Cellular, Compute, and XR enterprise unit, Alex Katouzian talked about on his LinkedIn profile when congratulating the Nothing staff on utilizing a Qualcomm chip, identify checking the precise silicon that shall be used – the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

28 February 2023: Carl Pei confirms Nothing telephone (2) to be Snapdragon 8 powered

Nothing confirmed that the Nothing telephone (2) shall be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 {hardware}, with Carl Pei making a shock go to to the Qualcomm sales space at Cellular World Congress to make the announcement.

6 February 2023: The Nothing telephone (2) has its first leak with specs and launch window teased

Sources reportedly told MySmartPrice that the Nothing telephone (2) will arrive “within the third quarter of 2023”. Some specs had been additionally detailed, with options of a Snapdragon 8 collection chip, 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage. An AMOLED show with a 120Hz refresh price has been claimed, in addition to a 5000mAh battery.

30 January 2023: Nothing telephone (2) confirmed for a US launch in 2023

Nothing confirmed it intends to broaden into america, together with bringing its subsequent smartphone to the market later in 2023. Nothing CEO and co-founder Carl Pei informed Inverse that the corporate will make an enormous push into the US and that may embrace the telephone (2). He stated “the US is our No. 1 precedence by way of markets”.