Nothing Phone 2 Is Coming to the US With a Big Boost

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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 shall be an much more high-end product than its predecessor and can pack the newest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen. And sure, it will likely be obtainable in the US.

In contrast to nearly each different Android phone-maker you may title, Nothing does not have an official presence this yr at Cell World Congress. However the world’s greatest telephone present, which kicked off on Monday in Barcelona, featured a shock announcement from Nothing.

The corporate 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 (*2*) that “having a stand at MWC does not match our vibe.”

The brand new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset is Qualcomm’s flagship cell processor this yr, 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 probably going to characteristic in lots of high-end Android telephones this yr; a modified model powers the Samsung Galaxy S23, which was launched earlier this month. Its inclusion lends the Nothing Phone 2 some flagship credibility.

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Pei introduced years of expertise working at OnePlus with him when he based the tech model Nothing in 2020. His purpose was to inject a few of the enjoyable and pleasure again into the tech world. A serious a part of the firm’s technique has been to develop a distinctive design language that mixes clear parts with built-in lights, which give the Nothing Phone 1 and the Nothing Ear 1, launched in 2022 and 2021 respectively, a look that units them other than just about all different tech on the market proper now.

In his overview of the Phone 1, ClassyBuzz’s Andrew Lanxon mentioned he discovered it simply as thrilling to spend time with as he’d hoped. He cherished the flashy, distinctive design and located it a strong performer at an inexpensive worth. Certainly one of the downsides of the telephone was merely that it wasn’t obtainable in the US at launch. The worldwide mannequin is now obtainable for $299 in the US as a part of a beta program, however with restricted provider help.

That will not be the case for the Phone 2, which shall be offered in the US, UK and Europe when it launches at a yet-to-be-confirmed date later this yr. Costs are additionally TBC, however for context the Nothing Phone 1 priced at £399 in the UK.