Nothing to see right here — simply the information that the second telephone from UK-based tech startup Nothing is coming quickly. The Nothing Phone 2 will likely be an much more high-end product than its predecessor and can pack the newest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. And sure, will probably be obtainable within the US.
Unlike nearly each different Android phone-maker you may identify, Nothing would not have an official presence this 12 months at Mobile World Congress. But the world’s greatest telephone present, which kicked off on Monday in Barcelona, featured a shock announcement from Nothing.
The firm piggybacked on the stand of its chipset associate Qualcomm to make a late-in-the-day assertion on Tuesday about its a lot anticipated new handset. The day prior, Nothing founder Carl Pei tweeted that “having a stand at MWC would not match our vibe.”
The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset is Qualcomm’s flagship cell processor this 12 months, with improved AI options for images, extra dependable 5G connectivity and even ray tracing to create extra true-to-life reflections and shadows in video games. The chip is prone to function in lots of high-end Android telephones this 12 months; a modified model powers the Samsung Galaxy S23, which was launched earlier this month. Its inclusion lends the Nothing Phone 2 some flagship credibility.
Pei introduced years of expertise working at OnePlus with him when he based the tech model Nothing in 2020. His intention was to inject a number of the enjoyable and pleasure again into the tech world. A significant a part of the corporate’s technique has been to develop a particular design language that mixes clear components with built-in lights, which give the Nothing Phone 1 and the Nothing Ear 1, launched in 2022 and 2021 respectively, a glance that units them other than just about all different tech available on the market proper now.
In his evaluate of the Phone 1, CNET’s Andrew Lanxon mentioned he discovered it simply as thrilling to spend time with as he’d hoped. He liked the flashy, distinctive design and located it a strong performer at an inexpensive worth. One of the downsides of the telephone was merely that it wasn’t obtainable within the US at launch. The worldwide mannequin is now obtainable for $299 within the US as a part of a beta program, however with restricted service assist.
That will not be the case for the Phone 2, which will likely be offered within the US, UK and Europe when it launches at a yet-to-be-confirmed date later this 12 months. Prices are additionally TBC, however for context the Nothing Phone 1 priced at £399 within the UK.
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Nothing Phone 1 Is a Superb, Affordable Phone
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