Nothing Phone (2) receives its first software update with camera improvements

Highlights
  • Nothing Phone (2) has received its first update, the device launched last week
  • The phone starts at Rs 44,999 in India and goes up to Rs 54,999
  • Nothing CEO hand-delivered the phone to customers who turned up at the pop-up store in New York

Nothing launched its much-awaited second-generation smartphone, the Nothing Phone (2) last week. If you are one of the pre-booking customers who received their devices starting July 15th, you might want to check the settings of your device. The UK-based brand is now pushing an OTA software upgrade to the phone with various new features and major camera updates.

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Nothing OS 2.0.1 for Nothing Phone (2) changelog

The release notes of the new Nothing OS 2.0.1 upgrade mention new features but the focus is mainly on Nothing Phone (2)’s Glyph system and camera app. Here are all the important changes that the new software update features.

  • Camera: New 2X portrait mode, motion capture in 50MP mode, optimised HDR and zooming clarity, reduced lag and improved stabilisation during video recording.
  • Glyph lighting: New Glyph composer app, progress bar for Uber app, and new Nothing Machine ringtones.
  • Appearance: Four new wallpapers, widgets can now be added to both the lock screen and the always-on display, and one-handed mode.
  • Bug fixes: The brand has improved network stability, and ironed out issues regarding quick settings and NFC functionality.

Nothing Phone (2) specifications

  • Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ LTPO AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate
  • Processor: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 with 3.0GHz peak clock speed
  • Cameras: 50MP Sony IMX890 main camera with OIS + 50MP Samsung JN1 ultra-wide-angle sensor at the back, 32MP shooter at the front for selfies
  • OS: Android 13 with Nothing OS
  • Battery: 4,700mAh with 45W fast wired, 15W wireless charging support

Our review of the Nothing Phone (2) can be checked out here. The phone comes at a starting price of Rs 44,999 but it does not feature a charger in-box. The brand also conducted pop-up stores in various cities around the world to promote and sell its new Nothing Ear (2) Black TWS and the Nothing Phone (2).

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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