Nothing Phone (2) To Launch In July With Bigger Battery And Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, CEO Carl Pei Confirms

The nothing phone (2) will feature a transparent, transparent back design.  (Photo by Zana Latif on Unsplash)

The nothing phone (2) will feature a transparent, transparent back design. (Photo by Zana Latif on Unsplash)

The Nothing Phone (2), which will be the successor to the Phone (1), is set to launch in July, CEO Carl Pei confirmed in an interview. There will be a large 4700 mAh battery and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.

The Nothing Phone (2), which will be the successor to the much-hyped Nothing Phone (1), is set to launch in July, CEO Carl Pei confirmed in an interview.

Earlier, some concrete details about the device were already confirmed, including the chipset- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. However, Carl Pei has now revealed that the device will be equipped with a 4700mAh battery, which will go past the 4500mAh battery cell. In outgoing nothing phone (1).

Regarding the aesthetics and design, little is currently known about the device except for a short teaser released by the company earlier this year. From the teaser, it is clear that the Nothing Phone (2) will have a design reminiscent of the Nothing Phone (1) – hinting at a possible transparent back panel adorned with the signature Glyph Lighting interface that first attracted attention for the phone.

The company’s teaser also unveiled the presence of a red LED indicator and a mysterious switch at the back, though it is unknown whether the switch will serve a functional purpose or contribute purely to the device’s aesthetics.

Going forward, it is expected that the company will gradually release more information in small increments to generate hype and excitement among potential buyers and the tech community—a strategy successfully employed during the launch of the original Nothing phone (1).

The Nothing Phone (2) is also expected to feature upgraded cameras, which will further improve upon its predecessor. During his series of reviews for rival products, Carl Pei stresses that the camera is a top priority for nothing. Acknowledging that their software may lag behind some competitors, the company is actively working to improve the overall camera experience for consumers.

As for the pricing in India, there is currently limited information available. However, considering the inclusion of a flagship-grade Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset—the price is likely to increase. Realistically, the phone is expected to fall within the Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,000 price range – a bracket that is also shared by the rival OnePlus 11R.