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Score SummaryUpper Mid-Range / Flagship Killer ($550 – $849)
Hardware Score:7.0 / 10

Nothing Phone (2): Iconic Glyph Lighting and Symmetrical Monolithic Design

In a sea of indistinguishable glass rectangles, the Nothing Phone (2) remains one of the boldest design statements in modern consumer tech. Its pillowed transparent back glass showcases the intricate white internal components and an expanded Glyph Interface featuring 33 individually controllable LED zones that double as progress timers, battery gauges, and custom ringtone lights. Beyond the visual flair, the hardware is rock solid: powered by the proven Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, it flies through tasks with zero stutter, framed by perfectly symmetrical bezels on its 6.7-inch 120Hz LTPO panel. Combined with the minimalist, bloatware-free Nothing OS, it delivers exceptional daily satisfaction.

Key Strengths

  • Distinctive transparent industrial design with interactive Glyph LED lighting
  • Refined, bloat-free Nothing OS software with monochrome minimalist widgets
  • Symmetrical uniform bezels on a 1-120Hz LTPO OLED display
  • Dependable Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance with great thermal stability
  • Wireless charging and reverse wireless charging support

Points to Consider

  • IP54 splash rating trails IP68 certified rivals
  • No dedicated telephoto zoom lens
  • Selfie video recording capped at 1080p
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Upper Mid-Range / Flagship Killer
Battery Capacity4,700 mAhTier avg: 5,500 mAh
Wired Charging45WTier avg: 67W
Recommended For:•Design enthusiasts who appreciate transparent aesthetics and industrial craft•Smartphone users suffering from notification overload who can use Glyph glyphs to triage alerts•Android fans looking for clean, bespoke software without carrier bloat

Nothing Phone (2) full specifications

156 verified specification points across 18 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2023-07-11
Released
2023-07-17
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm
Weight
201 g
Volume
106.51 cm³
Build
100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent pillowed glass back
Frame
Recycled aluminum
Back
Pillowed transparent glass
Front glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Water resistance
IP54
Certifications
IP54 splash and dust resistant
Colours
White, Dark Grey

Display

20
Type
LTPO OLED
Size
6.7 inches
Screen-to-body
87.2%
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels
Pixel density
394 ppi
Aspect ratio
20:9
Panel width
69.4 mm
Panel height
155 mm
Active area
108 cm²
Max refresh rate
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
1 Hz
Touch sampling
240 Hz
Peak brightness
1600 nits
Typical brightness
1000 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07B colors)
PWM dimming
960 Hz
HDR
HDR10+
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Other features
Symmetrical thin bezels, 1-120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh, 960Hz PWM dimming

Processor

10
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1See Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.0GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.5GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x1.8GHz Cortex-A510)
CPU configuration
1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
3 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Adreno 730
GPU clock
900 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 13 (upgradable to 15)
User interface
Nothing OS 2.5 / 3.0
OS updates
3 years
Security updates
4 years

Memory

8
RAM options
8GB, 12GB
RAM type
LPDDR5
RAM speed
6400 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX890See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/1.56"
Pixel size
1 µm
Aperture
f/1.88
Focal length
24 mm
35mm equivalent
24 mm
Field of view
84°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
PDAF, OIS
Video
4K@60fps

Ultrawide camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Samsung ISOCELL JN1See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.76"
Pixel size
0.64 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal length
14 mm
35mm equivalent
14 mm
Field of view
114°
Optical zoom
0.6x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
PDAF (Macro focus 4cm)
Video
4K@60fps

Camera features

4
Video
4K at 60fps
Frame rates
30, 60 fps
Flash
LED flash + Glyph lighting fill
Features
Glyph fill light for portraiture, Action Mode EIS, Night Mode, Advanced HDR

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
32 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX615
Sensor format
1/2.74"
Pixel size
0.8 µm
Aperture
f/2.45
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
88°
Autofocus
No
Video
1080p at 60fps
Features
HDR, Portrait mode

Battery

12
Capacity
4700 mAh
Rated capacity
4550 mAh
Type
Li-Ion
Wired charging
45 W
Charge time
55 min
Wireless charging
15 W
Reverse wireless
5 W
Reverse wired
0 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.0 PPS 45W, Qi wireless 15W, Reverse wireless 5W
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
27 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
LTE bands
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n77, n78
All bands
Sub-6GHz
SIM type
Dual Nano-SIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
No
Satellite
No

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi features
2x2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3
Bluetooth features
A2DP, LE Audio
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
No
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
2.0
USB features
OTG
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Cast

Audio

4
Speakers
Dual stereo speakers
FM radio
No
Audio formats
AAC, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, APE
Video formats
MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
Optical under display
Sensors
Optical in-display fingerprint, Front and rear ambient light sensors, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope, Proximity
Haptics
Advanced custom linear haptic motor
Other
Glyph Interface with 33 addressable LED zones, Glyph Composer ringtone creator, Glyph Timer and volume visualizer, Transparent design aesthetic

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
1,250,000
Geekbench single-core
1750
Geekbench multi-core
4520
3DMark
3,800
DXOMARK
136

Gaming

6
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
3,750
GFXBench
60 fps
Sustained performance
78% of peak
Peak surface temperature
41 °C
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
240 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.99 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
1.25 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
1.15 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.16 W/kg
Model numbers
A065

How we rated the Phone (2)

How we score

The overall 7.0 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
7.8
7.8 reflecting the 6.7" 120Hz LTPO AMOLED (394 ppi) peaking at 1600 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
7.8
7.8 based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 with 12GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
6.8
6.8 driven by the 50MP main sensor with OIS, held back by the absence of a dedicated optical telephoto zoom, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
6.7
6.7 recognizing the 4700mAh capacity and 45W wired charging alongside 15W wireless support.
Software
7.0
7 recognizing the 3-year OS update commitment and 4 years of security patches.
Gaming
7.4
7.4 reflecting capable adreno 730 graphics, but held back by battery endurance (4700mAh) during sustained gaming sessions.
Durability
6.1
6.1 based on IP54 with 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent pillowed glass back and corning gorilla glass.
Connectivity
5.8
5.8 reflecting wi-fi 6 (802.11ax) with usb-c 2.0, 5G.
Features
7.5
7.5 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
6.6
6.6 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $599 launch price.

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Nothing Phone (2): common questions

What do the Glyph lights do on the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Glyph lights act as visual timers, volume indicators, progress meters for apps like Uber/Zomato, custom contact ringtone alerts, and soft fill lighting for camera shots.

Does Nothing Phone (2) support wireless charging?

Yes, it supports 15W Qi wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging for earbuds.

How many major OS updates will Nothing Phone (2) receive?

Nothing provides three years of major Android OS upgrades and four years of bi-monthly security patches for the Phone (2).

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)

Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Silicon Score:8.8 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (4.4) and graphics capability scored on Nothing Phone (2) are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Manufactured on TSMC 4nm, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 solved the thermal limits of early 2022 chips with 3.2GHz clocks.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Utilizes state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing on TSMC 4nm for tight gate pitch and reduced parasitic capacitance.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Geekbench 6 Single-Core1,850 points
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core4,800 points
AnTuTu Benchmark v101,320,000 points

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX890

Silicon Score:9.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Nothing Phone (2) are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX890 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Widely praised for high-speed readout, Dolby Vision video capture support, and consistent color rendition.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX890 Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Samsung ISOCELL JN1

Silicon Score:9.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Nothing Phone (2) are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Samsung ISOCELL JN1 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features ISOCELL 2.0 technology with enhanced light sensitivity and Double Super PD autofocus.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Samsung ISOCELL JN1 Breakdown
Mobile Display Panel

BOE Q9+ OLED

Silicon Score:9.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Nothing Phone (2) are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this BOE Q9+ OLED platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Upgraded from the Q9 generation with 20% lower color temperature shift and superior dark-room clarity.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Utilizes next-generation luminescent organic molecules featuring high quantum efficiency and enhanced lifespan.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Peak HDR Luminance2,160 nits
Color Accuracy (Delta E)0.32

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full BOE Q9+ OLED Breakdown
High-Efficiency Modern Midrange SoC

Dimensity 7200-Ultra

Silicon Score:7.8 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (7.8) and graphics capability scored on Nothing Phone (2) are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Dimensity 7200-Ultra platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Crafted on TSMC's 2nd generation 4nm process, Dimensity 7200-Ultra pairs 2x 2.8GHz Cortex-A715 cores with 6x Cortex-A510 efficiency cores, a Mali-G610 MC4 GPU, and Imagiq 765 200MP ISP.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Inherits flagship 4nm process technology from Dimensity 9200, offering exceptional transistor density.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu Benchmark v10725,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core1,120
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core2,680

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Dimensity 7200-Ultra Breakdown

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Nothing Phone (2) price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$5998GB RAM + 128GB storage
United Kingdom£5798GB RAM + 128GB storage
CanadaCA$8998GB RAM + 128GB storage
AustraliaA$1,0998GB RAM + 128GB storage
Germany€6798GB RAM + 128GB storage
France€6798GB RAM + 128GB storage
Netherlands€6798GB RAM + 128GB storage
SwitzerlandCHF 6798GB RAM + 128GB storage
Norwaykr 7,9908GB RAM + 128GB storage
Swedenkr 8,4908GB RAM + 128GB storage
Denmarkkr 5,9998GB RAM + 128GB storage
Ireland€6798GB RAM + 128GB storage
New ZealandNZ$1,1498GB RAM + 128GB storage
SingaporeS$9998GB RAM + 128GB storage
United Arab EmiratesAED 2,49912GB RAM + 256GB storage (lowest configuration available at launch)
Saudi ArabiaSAR 2,49912GB RAM + 256GB storage (lowest configuration available at launch)
Japan¥79,8008GB RAM + 128GB storage
Austria€62912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€62912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Finland€62912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Italy€62912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Spain€62912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€62912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Greece€62912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 2,48912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 14,69012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪2,24912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩827,00012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$4,67912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$19,50012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 2,17912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 18412GB/512GB official launch MSRP
India₹44,9998GB RAM + 128GB storage
PakistanRs 167,99912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳73,99912GB RAM + 256GB storage (lowest configuration available at launch)
IndonesiaRp 9,999,0008GB RAM + 128GB storage
Philippines₱33,9908GB RAM + 128GB storage
MalaysiaRM 2,9998GB RAM + 128GB storage
Vietnam₫15,990,0008GB RAM + 128GB storage
BrazilR$3,4998GB RAM + 128GB storage
MexicoMX$14,9998GB RAM + 128GB storage
Nigeria₦928,00012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 13,9998GB RAM + 128GB storage
EgyptE£24,99912GB RAM + 256GB storage (lowest configuration available at launch)
Türkiye₺24,9998GB RAM + 128GB storage