Nothing’s upcoming smartphone will undoubtedly arrive in the US in 2023 and will be more premium than the Nothing Phone (1).
This is according to Nothing CEO and co-founder Carl Pei, who spoke with Inverse:(opens in new window)Pei said the upcoming device, unsurprisingly called the Nothing Phone (2), will launch “later this year.”
Phone (1) is heavy on flash, light on performance
Pei didn’t elaborate on the specs of the device, being careful not to spill the beans on the upcoming phone. He told the outlet that the new phone will be “more premium” than the original and that its software will be a “big focus” for the company.
The first (and only) phone the company launched was the Nothing Phone (1), which featured a distinctive translucent design, decent hardware specs, and a $299 US price tag (although no support).(opens in new window) for 5G from T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon). The phone was also running a beta version of Nothing OS based on Android 13. Pei says the next version of the software will run faster and smoother.
All of this should mean a very different experience for US customers when the Nothing Phone (2) launches. ‘, he said. He also said that from his $24 million in revenue in 2021, he will grow to over $200 million in 2022, and that his workforce has grown from his 200 to his 400 last year. also explained. All this position is perfect for a proper US launch. The company also plans to open more retail stores around the world.
