Nothing launched its second technology smartphone on Tuesday night, the Cellphone (2). The machine might be obtainable on July 21 from 699 euros.
Final 12 months, Nothing obtained married for the primary time on smartphones. The primary machine – the Cellphone (1) – attracted consideration with its distinctive design. The supplies of the machine had been additionally remarkably premium for its advised retail value. With the second smartphone, Nothing desires to additional emphasize the premium character of the British model. That begins with the housing, which is made from glass and metallic. Glass and metallic that partially recycled materials exists; the CO2 footprint of the Nothing shrank to 53.45kg, from 58.05kg for the Cellphone (1).
Regardless of the decrease CO2 footprint, the smartphone does comprise extra premium elements. For instance, Nothing makes use of an LTPO display for the primary time, which might variably set its refresh charge from 1 to 120Hz. The display itself is a 6.7-inch OLED panel, with a Full HD decision and 1,600 nits peak brightness.
Value discount
The display is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Though that’s now not the most recent Qualcomm chipset, it gives essentially the most “seasoned expertise” in accordance with Nothing. The model was additionally in a position to save prices with this chipset and hold the worth low, with out immediately influencing the consumer expertise. What additionally retains the machine working easily is the 12 GB RAM that you just get with any storage configuration (256 GB or 512 GB).
When it comes to energy provide, there may be additionally a 4,700 mAh battery. You’ll be able to cost that battery with 45 watt USB-PD PPS chargers, in order that the battery is totally charged in about 55 minutes. The charger just isn’t included within the field, so it’s important to buy it individually. Nothing nonetheless provides a USB-C cable, this time with a very clear design.
Focus op Glyph-interface
As on the Cellphone (1), the showpiece of the Cellphone (2) is Nothing’s Glyph interface. With these LED lights you can’t solely create distinctive patterns for sure notifications. With the arrival of the second smartphone, Nothing additionally took care of the combination of third-party apps within the Glyph interface. For instance, you possibly can keep watch over the place your Uber is driving by way of the LED strips. The interface additionally nonetheless works as a quantity and charging indicator.
Give attention to actual life
Moreover, with its second OS model, Nothing OS 2.0, Nothing emphasizes that individuals ought to put their telephones away extra typically. For this, it provides its interface a monochrome contact, amongst different issues. Software program help additionally appears to be as much as par, with three years of Android upgrades and safety patches each two months for 4 years.
Talking of focus: the Cellphone (2) incorporates a complete of three cameras. Two of these sensors are on the again, with another 32MP sensor on the entrance. Based on Nothing, the machine can compete with flagships, after it took a significant overhaul of the tuning.
Costs and availability
Nothing gives the Cellphone (2) on the market in Belgium from 21 July. The machine then prices 699 euros for the variant with 256 GB storage, and 799 euros for the machine with 512 GB storage. Each configurations can be found in white and black. The machine might be on the market by way of Amazon, Fnac and Nothings personal net storel.
