This might be our first look at Nothing OS 2.0: Carl Pei shares screenshot

Highlights
  • Nothing Phone (2) is launching on July 11th.
  • A new tweet by Nothing CEO Carl Pei shows his phone’s screenshot which is said to be of the Nothing OS 2.0.
  • The screenshot also suggests that the placement of the punch-hole selfie camera.

Nothing is two weeks away from launching its second smartphone, the Phone (2). This highly anticipated smartphone has been appearing in leaks and reports, and the company has also been teasing it quite a bit. Nothing CEO Carl Pei, in particular, has been quite active with the Nothing Phone (2), and he has now shared what’s believed to be the upcoming Nothing OS 2.0.

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Nothing OS 2.0

Pei shared a screenshot of his phone’s home screen on Twitter which is reportedly the Nothing OS 2.0. The upgraded custom OS is expected to debut with the Nothing Phone (2). There’s no confirmation but the screenshot is said to be of Nothing OS 2.0, according to the tipster Snoopy Tech.

The home screen’s filled with widgets of the clock, weather, and app icons. In addition to people sharing their home screen too, Nothing’s Software Creative Director and Software Product Design Lead also followed suit. We also got a glimpse of how Nothing OS 2.0 would look like in dark and light mode.

It is also speculated that the Nothing OS 2.0 home screen confirms the placement of the punch-hole selfie camera. The Nothing Phone (1)’s selfie camera is on the side but with the Nothing Phone (2), it’s expected to be placed at the centre. While it isn’t official yet, this adds to the speculation that this would be a significant change in the Nothing Phone (2)’s design.

Nothing Phone (2): what we know so far

There’s already a bunch of information on the Nothing Phone (2) which includes official announcements along with leaks and rumours.

  • Display: Nothing Phone (2) will feature a bigger display than the Phone (1) which would be a 6.7-inch screen.
  • Processor: Under the hood of the phone it will be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.
  • Battery: The smartphone will pack a 4,700mAh battery but there’s no word on its charging speed yet.
  • Software: Nothing has confirmed that the Phone (2) will get three years of Android updates and four years of security updates.
  • Cameras: Nothing Phone (2) is expected to house a triple rear camera setup which could include a 50MP primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), and a 16MP front camera.
  • Others: The Nothing Phone (2) is also confirmed to come with a transparent USB Type-C cable, and it will be available via Flipkart in India.

Key Specs

Nothing Phone 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | 8 GBProcessor
6.7 inches (17.02 cm) Display
50 MP + 50 MPRear camera
32 MPSelfie camera
4700 mAh Battery
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Nothing Phone 2 Price
Rs. 39,999
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Review Summary

Expert Rating
8.0/10

Design
★  
8.0
/10
Display
★  
8.0
/10
Software
★  
8.0
/10
Camera
★  
7.0
/10
Performance
★  
8.0
/10
Battery
★  
8.0
/10

Pros

  • Standout looks
  • Good performance & battery life
  • Decent cameras
  • Glyph improvements

Cons

  • Dynamic range could be better
  • Similar design as predecessor
  • Charging speeds don`t match rivals
  • Priced on the higher side
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