The Nothing Phone (2) just launched this week. It’s a great phone but with every new launch, there are a lot of questions. Below are some of the best questions I’ve found since 9to5Google comments on the phone (2) with answers after two weeks of use.
Feel free to post more questions in the comments, and we’ll do our best to answer them as we see them!
Does it feel better in the hand than the previous phone? I tried a phone 1 and it was so uncomfortable for me. The thickness of the phone and the flat, sharp edges: I’m back to my pixel. I hope at least in a thinner device
Harris Nation
Yes, it feels much better in the hand. The frame is now thinner and the slight curvature of the rear glass makes it feel better. There’s also less of that hollow feel the Phone (1) had in the back, which is nice. It feels significantly more premium.
Will this phone work with Verizon? I know Verizon is usually a more difficult carrier to be compatible with.
Extreme Gamer1212
Nothing told me that this phone isn’t officially certified for Verizon, but it is for AT&T and T-Mobile. I’ve used it on T-Mobile with no problems and our Ben Schoon has used it on Google Fi. That said, it will probably works with Verizon, has the necessary hardware, but it may take a few phone calls to activate, and there are no guarantees it will work. I wouldn’t recommend using it with Verizon at all, but if you try it, be prepared for a headache before possible success.
Is the touch/vibration engine better than phone 1? This was the biggest drawback for me.
landy
I would say that the tactile sensation is about the same as the phone (1). Neither is particularly great, which is interesting given that OnePlus under Carl has spent so much time focusing on newer, higher-quality haptics. The phone (2) doesn’t compare to OnePlus 11, Pixel 7 Pro or iPhone in terms of tactile sensation, but it’s not bad. Completely mediocre.
Wasn’t this phone supposed to be offered by the US carrier? Or is that not the plan anymore?
Efrain Flores
The phone (2) is not officially offered by any US carrier or through any reseller. Nothing told me they didn’t have anything to announce right now, which implies it could change in the future, but I highly doubt that. Nothing will only sell the phone (2) through nothing.tech. Usually some resellers will buy units in bulk and sell on places like Amazon, but not through Nothing. I would generally recommend avoiding those as well. I’ve had some issues with resellers getting cheaper European, Chinese or Indian units and reselling for profit and having messed up software.
That might be a pain, but stick with nothing.tech. We hope to see more options in the future.
As someone looking to upgrade from a Pixel 6, would you say this is a good upgrade?
Ben Watson
Absolutely yes. The hardware on Phone (2) is better than Pixel 6 and looks more premium. However, you’re missing out on many of the features that give the Pixel its appeal. Cameras will be better on Pixel 6, software updates will push out faster, if you break it you can go to any uBreakiFix to get it fixed. It’s a good upgrade in terms of chips, display and looks, but in the overall experience I’d say a downgrade or at least a side-grade.
How are the phone speakers (2)?
The speakers are what I would consider right. There’s not much bass, it doesn’t feel rich or full, but it’s okay. That’s about what I’d expect from a $600 phone, and that’s fine. There’s no Dolby Atmos which hurts me a bit, but at the same time it’s generally reserved for high-end devices.
I think the mic isn’t great, but very few manufacturers outside of Huawei, Apple, and Samsung include a really great mic.
What DRM does the phone have (2), does it support HDR in Netflix?
The phone (2) is Widevine L1 certified, so you should be able to stream full-resolution video in apps that require it. As for HDR, most apps that don’t require certification should work. Netflix, unfortunately, is not one of those apps. To stream HDR content in Netflix, the OEM must work with Netflix on support. Nothing went wrong for Phone (2), but there’s always a chance it will happen in the future with an update.
Is battery life really that great?
YES.
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lola bunny
Thank you.
The Nothing Phone (2) is a great phone, even if it’s a bit basic. We hope these questions and answers help provide more context and information on the phone.
The Nothing Phone (2) is available on nothing.tech right now for $599 and starts shipping July 17.
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