What you need to know
- Nothing CEO Carl Pei has announced that the Phone 2 will launch with a Qualcomm 8 series processor.
- The device could launch on the recently announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, with many flagship devices currently shipping.
- Nothing has been prepared for the Phone 2’s launch in the United States.
At MWC 2023, CEO Carl Pei didn’t reveal that the Phone 2 would feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series processor. Pei made the announcement at his quaint Qualcomm booth at MWC alongside Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon.
This indicates that Nothing’s next phone could be a true flagship, although the exact chipset hasn’t been revealed. The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is already in the latest and greatest Android phones launching this year, but many new devices, such as the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, are using last year’s chip.
The company’s first mobile phone utilizes the Snapdragon 778G+ processor, enabling wireless and reverse charging capabilities while placing the phone squarely in the mid-range segment. The partnership between the two companies has demonstrated the ability to deliver a smooth and seamless experience to consumers of the Nothing brand.
Innovation, fuel. The phone (2) will be powered by the @Qualcomm @Snapdragon 8 series chipset. For a leap in power and performance. https://t.co/lMHizf3lIdFebruary 28, 2023
To build on the hype, Nothing has already announced plans to include the US market in the phone’s launch (2). The company is slowly making its way into the US, starting with the beta stage of Nothing OS 1.5 (Android 13), for those lucky enough to join the program.
However, there are some concerns about whether the phone even needs to be released in the US. Breaking into the premium segment of the market is difficult, but the Nothing Phone (1) was praised for its relatively low price. Of course, with premium technology like the Qualcomm 8 series chips, the phone can be very expensive (1).
Beyond the initial announcement, Carl Pei says more information about the Nothing Phone 2 and its newly discovered processor will be shared in the coming weeks.
For those looking to break the norm, the Nothing Phone (1) can definitely do just that.From the unique Glyph lighting design on the back to the creative flow of Nothing OS, the Phone (1) is ready for change. Designed for those who are not afraid. The device also has some pretty decent cameras to boot.
