Nothing telephone (2) vs Nothing telephone (1): What is the rumoured distinction?

• Specs, value and availability
• Design
• Show and options
• {Hardware} and efficiency
• Cameras
• Verdict

• OnLeaks x SmartPrix

  Nothing telephone (2)

  The Nothing telephone (2) will probably be formally unveiled on July 11 2023. For now, although, rumours counsel it will characteristic a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, a bigger show and a few smooth design alterations. It is set to be Nothing’s first foray into flagship territory.

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  Nothing Cellphone (1)

  The Nothing telephone (1) might be the coolest-looking mid-range smartphone you will discover in the marketplace as we speak – and one of many solely ones that has wi-fi charging help. If you wish to stand out, this could possibly be the one for you.

The Nothing phone (1) was arguably probably the most thrilling telephone of 2022. Not solely was it a model new participant getting into the Android market, but it surely got here with a contemporary new design strategy and an reasonably priced price ticket.

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The Nothing phone (2) is correct across the nook, and we won’t wait to see what it brings to the desk. Rumours are already flying concerning the specs and options.

At this stage, except for just a few features which have been confirmed by Nothing itself, these are simply rumours. So take the specs detailed beneath with a grain of salt. However, we do assume that they are quietly prone to be appropriate, primarily based on what we all know thus far.

So, with that in thoughts, we have put the Nothing telephone (2) up in opposition to its predecessor that can assist you determine which one is best for you.

Specs, value and availability

The Nothing telephone (1) launched in July 2022 and has been obtainable to buy at a value of round £399 ever since. Sadly for our US readers, it did not get a stateside launch.

The Nothing telephone (2) will probably be formally revealed at a particular Nothing event on July 11 2023. We aren’t positive on the pricing simply but, but it surely’s anticipated to come back with the next MSRP than the telephone (1). It is also going to launch within the US from day one, this time round.

• 	Nothing telephone (2)	Nothing Cellphone (1)
  SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+
  Show	6.7 inch 120Hz OLED	6.55 inch OLED 1080×2400
  RAM	12GB	8GB / 12GB
  Storage	256GB	128GB / 256GB
  Battery	4700 mAh	4500 mAh
  Entrance digicam	Unknown	16MP
  Rear cameras	Unknown twin cameras	50MP + 50MP
  Dimensions	159.2×75.8×8.3 mm	159.2×75.8×8.3 mm
  Colours	Black / White	Black / White
  Weight	193.5g	193.5g

Design

The Nothing telephone (1)’s design is a big a part of its attraction. It has a singular clear glass again and a “glyph interface” – which primarily means it has white LED accents throughout the rear that may react to the telephone’s totally different features.

Each of those design parts will make an look on the telephone (2), as nicely. We have seen high-quality renders, through OnLeaks and SmartPrix, and it will seem that they are fairly correct. Nothing posted a teaser video just lately, and the form of the glyph interface matches the one proven within the renders very carefully.

It is a fairly related design and first look, however there are refined modifications to behold. Firstly, the form of the glyph has modified on this mannequin, and we expect that is principally an aesthetic alternative. Although some have speculated that the break up design of the LED ring flash may have sensible advantages.

The purple LED recording indicator will probably be a slit on the brand new mannequin, somewhat than a round dot on the telephone (1) – once more, we expect that is most likely simply an aesthetic resolution.

SmartPrix x OnLeaks

Elsewhere, the Nothing telephone (2) has refined curved edges on the show and the again panel, and the aluminium bumper is rounded off to affix the 2. The telephone (1) has a extra squared-off design and a flat show, fairly much like a lot of the current iPhone models. The telephone (2), then again, reminds us extra of a Samsung or the curvacious iPhone 6 of days passed by.

Show and options

The Nothing telephone (1) has a 6.55-inch 120Hz OLED panel with a 2400×1080 decision, and we have been impressed by its efficiency. It has utterly symmetrical bezels, which is sort of unparalleled in a mid-range telephone, and it offers the gadget a really pleasing look.

The Nothing telephone (2) is ready to characteristic a barely bigger OLED show, at round 6.7 inches. And as we talked about within the final part, it will have a slight curve to the perimeters.

Not way more is understood concerning the Nothing telephone (2) show, we count on it will be 120Hz if not greater and have nice HDR help.

{Hardware} and efficiency

The Nothing telephone (1) runs on the Snapdragon 778G+, which is a mid-range chip that is been customised to help wi-fi charging and reverse wi-fi charging – two options which are lacking from 90 per cent of mid-range handsets.

In our testing, we discovered the efficiency of this mid-range SoC to be greater than adequate for our each day wants, however energy customers and avid gamers will surely be left craving extra efficiency.

The Nothing telephone (2) will virtually actually run on the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. A vastly extra highly effective possibility, if not fairly the newest and biggest that Qualcomm has to supply.

It is an fascinating transfer, selecting a 2022 chip to your 2023 gadget, however we expect we’d know why. Nothing has been very clear that it values person expertise and battery life over chasing benchmark scores, and it has additionally been very aggressive with its pricing, and we suspect that the theme will proceed with the Nothing telephone (2).

SmartPrix x OnLeaks

We have had loads of expertise with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and all of it has been constructive. It’s totally highly effective, which is nice in case you take pleasure in graphically intensive mobile games like PUBG and Genshin Influence, but it surely’s additionally very environment friendly, which means which you could go for a very long time between costs.

Elsewhere, the Nothing telephone (2) is rumoured to come back with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Each of those are choices for the Nothing telephone (1), so this would not be too stunning, and we reckon that we’re prone to see greater capability choices, too.

Cameras

The cameras are a little bit of a weak space on the Nothing telephone (1). On paper, it feels like a very good configuration, with a 50MP important digicam, a 50MP ultrawide and 16MP selfie snapper. However, the truth is that the outcomes aren’t fairly up there with the likes of Google and Samsung.

That is to not say they’re terrible, however you are unlikely to seek out anybody buying the telephone (1) primarily based on its digicam efficiency alone.

So, we have got our fingers crossed for some photographic enhancements on the Nothing telephone (2). Sadly, there have not actually been any concrete rumours concerning the digicam configuration, so at this stage, we’re not too positive of what to anticipate.

Verdict

Rumours level in direction of the Nothing telephone (2) being a barely bigger and considerably extra highly effective gadget, which is able to make it extra interesting to these accustomed to flagship smartphones.

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In the intervening time, there are nonetheless loads of unanswered questions, particularly on the subject of the digicam system, so it’s miles too early to suggest one gadget over the opposite.

We predict the Nothing telephone (1) is prone to proceed being an interesting alternative for people who need a fashionable mid-ranger, whereas the telephone (2) will carry a few of Nothing’s signature quirky design into the higher-end market.