Nothing Phone 2 spotted on BIS, launch imminent

Nothing is expected to launch the Nothing Phone 2 in India soon, suggests a new report. Ahead of the launch, here is everything we know about it.

Published By: Shweta Ganjoo | Published: Mar 27, 2023, 05:04 PM (IST)

Highlights

  • Nothing is likely to launch Phone 2 in India.
  • The Nothing Phone 2 is tipped to come With Snapdragon Series 8 processor.
  • Nothing Phone 2 is the successor to the Nothing Phone 1.

Nothing is all set to launch to the Nothing Phone 2 in India soon. While the company hasn't shared details pertaining to the launch of the Nothing Phone 1 successor yet, a report suggests that the launch could happen sooner than later. Also Read: CMF Watch 3 Pro with ChatGPT integration, dual-band GPS launches in India: Price, features

Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has a shared a screenshot of the alleged listing of the Nothing Phone 2 on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website. The listing shows that the UK-based device maker will launch Nothing Phone (2) with model number 'AIN065' in India soon. However, the alleged listing doesn't reveal more details about Nothing's first second-generation smartphone. Also Read: OnePlus 15, 15R, Nothing Phone 4a series get price hike in India: What’s changed

However, Nothing CEO and founder Carl Pei, during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 that was held in Barcelona last year, has already confirmed that the Nothing Phone 2 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Series system-on-chip (SoC). More recently, a Qualcomm executive accidentally revealed that Nothing's upcoming smartphone will be powered by the company's Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC in a post on LinkedIn. The post was later taken down by the executive but not before the fans noticed the tiny yet important detail. Also Read: Nothing’s AirDrop alternative Warp vanishes within hours, leaves users confused

Beyond this, reports have hinted towards the Nothing Phone 2 getting an AMOLED display with a screen refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Reports also suggest that the Nothing Phone 1 successor in a 12GB RAM variant with 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage space. Additionally, the phone is tipped to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for a 67W fast charger. The Nothing Phone 2 is also likely to come with wireless charging capabilities and run the company's Nothing OS.

Apart from this, reports have also hinted towards the upcoming smartphone to pack a 50MP primary camera at the back with support for Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) feature. However, the phone isn't expected to deviate from the Nothing Phone 1 in terms of design. That said, you should take these reports with a pinch of salt as the company is yet to confirm details about the phone yet.

Nothing's portfolio of devices includes the Nothing Phone 1, Nothing Ear 1, Nothing Ear 2 and the Nothing Ear Stick at the moment.

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