Nothing Phone (2): The FINAL Review // Nine Months Later!

The Nothing Phone (2) has been out for over nine months now, and after recently reviewing the Phone (2a), I thought it'd be interesting to revisit this phone to see how it has evolved since the first time I reviewed it.

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Time-stamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:50 - Software Updates
04:02 - Battery
04:26 - Design + Build Quality
05:27 - Display Issues
06:17 - Similarities to the Phone 2a
06:32 - Improvements from the Phone 2a
08:00 - Changes I’d Like to See For the Next Iteration
13:19 - Final Thoughts

[yashthakkar]

And they just dropped a new update with bunch of improvements and ChatGPT integration

[harisankard]

First thing they need to improve is - Image processing.

[kindofanmol]

It just received a MASSIVE update with camera improvements along with a lot of new stuff. Such a perfect phone now! Btw I don't quite agree with your assessment and verdict. The Phone2 is NOT a proper flagship. Even at launch it was more of a budget flagship and so compare it with phones in its price range and you'll realise how its still the best option. Its now dropped to just $420 here in India. No other phone delivers a better overall experience than the Phone(2) in this price range. Especially now that the camera processing is greatly improved with their TruLens implementation.

[ArvinWiyono]

I disagree to your statement of not recommending the Nothing Phone (2) in 2024. It was recently on discount on Amazon AU official store at 848 AUD for the 12/256 GB variant. I think it offers a richer Android experience and a better $ value than the Google Pixel 8. The heat management in this phone is so nice and the Snapdragon chip overcomes the test of time by being so fluid.

My Nothing Phone (2) just got an update yesterday and it is currently on OS version 2.5.5, which has the Ultra XDR mode and RAM Booster features. The camera UI is not too bad IMO. It allows you to do take all kinds of photos (50MP mode, RAW etc.) which should be enough for 99% of users. I really enjoy its Glyph Timer feature. I used it for timing my pair programming session with my colleague, my afternoon nap and reminding me to get back to my car before I get a parking fine 😂

[srijitofficial]

Watching on Nothing Phone 2 ❤ Since 26th January ❤ And Its an absolutely fantastic Phone ❤🙌
I even love the Cameras 😍

[danbrown]

Man... If they released a 6" compact - I'd be all in on the nothing eco

[iam_zafer]

Thanks for the detailed review.
I use the Nothing Phone 2 for 9 months now and fully agree on points that definitely need to be improved.
But I was really happy with the last update when ChatGPT was integrated into the system.

[andreinaf]

cant belive i find a review uploaded 2 days before i choose a phone

[Jthall]

Nothing phone 2 user here and the phone has been nothing but amazing. Phone has gotten even better over time. Software is great, battery life is amazing, performance is still great and the camera has gotten even better. Can't wait to see what nothing does with the nothing 3

[SjuuTuub]

At this point with NothingOS 2.5.5. they pretty much nailed it. Awesome buttery smooth device, I would recommend it to anyone anytime!

[comrade_rahul_]

It's a good recommendation even in the 2024. Price is dropped. After the latest update 2.5.5, the camera and the processing is really good. Even at the launch, it's not a flagship. It is sort of a midrange flagship that always performs reliably.

[vivekbhagat]

Yesterday we got a huge update with the camera and other improvement

It fixed the Camera issue that you are facing

[damioncutler]

This phone sells for 350 in the UK. That's so far from flagship price that I'm perfectly happy with the negatives you mentioned.

[callumhaynes]

Would like a better, brighter display on the next one, hopefully 1440p too

I would also like them to allow us to customize the amount of volume steps, I constantly have to choose between the audio being too loud and too quiet

[Rkgee]

I bought the nothing phone 2 at launch. Everything had been great and I've got no complaints.... Except for the camera. It's to be expected from the price but my note 20 ultra still does exceptionally better. Otherwise I'm super happy

[maysn]

i love your videos for the amount of details you point out in the software!

[Lost___Gamer]

Now this is an actual long term review unlike other reviewers who call a couple weeks usage as “long term”. Great vid!

[CrazYTactiC]

Aight! Let's Get this man to 1mil

[JerryFlowersIII]

The number 1 thing keeping me from leaving Pixel is the camera, if Nothing can start competing I'd be really inclined to take the leap.

[lautaross]

One friend of mine is about to sell me his Nothing Phone 2 for 580 usd. He bought it a month ago in the US. Here in Argentina a Nothing Phone 2, doesnt exist. There's only one for 1499 usd for sale. Im coming from a Samsung A52, so i guess it will be a nice upgrade.