The eagerly awaited release of the Nothing Phone 2 is just around the corner, scheduled for 11 July 2023. But we don’t have to wait until the official launch date because Nothing has released an image of the device’s rear in two colour options: white and grey. At a glance, the design appears largely unchanged, but notable modifications have been made to the Glyph Interface.
The company also lend the phone to a popular tech YouTuber, MKBHD, and he has his hands on the grey variant.
The second iteration of the Nothing Phone brings about some notable changes to its back design. Unlike the Nothing Phone (1), the top and sides of the back now smoothly curve into the frame, adding a distinct visual difference.
In terms of LED functionality, the Nothing Phone (2) showcases an impressive upgrade. It boasts 11 segmented LED strips, a significant increase from the 5 units found on the original Nothing Phone (1). Furthermore, the updated Glyph Interface presents 33 LED lighting zones, offering enhanced control and customisation compared to the previous model’s 12 zones. This allows for a more precise manipulation of the LEDs.
One interesting feature of the Nothing Phone (2) is the ability to control volume using the Glyph Interface. Users can visually gauge the volume level through the LED indicators on the back. Additionally, the Glyph timer operates in a similar manner, displaying the remaining time within the LED strip. Another notable addition is the Essential notifications, where a specific LED in the top right corner is assigned to a particular app. The LED remains illuminated until the corresponding notification is cleared.
To further enhance the user experience, Nothing is collaborating with third-party app developers, encouraging them to leverage the potential of the new Glyph Interface and integrate it into their applications.
The Phone (2) will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and expected to sport a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The phone includes a 4,700mAh battery, 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of onboard storage.
We also received news that Nothing is planning to launch Phone (2) in Malaysia on 14 July 2023. Stay tuned to our coverage for that!
