Nothing Phone 2 Long Term Review | Even More Banging In 2024!

Re-reviewing the Nothing Phone 2 in 2024 after long term use and that Android 14 update, which brings us up to Nothing OS 2.5.5. As well as camera upgrades, the Nothing Phone 2 boasts Glyph updates and improved customisation - plus ChatGPT support. Here's what I think after testing this flashy smartphone for another week.

The camera was always quite dependable for everyday snaps but the 2024 updates have boosted the HDR photo smarts with XDR (as seen in the 2a). The Nothing Phone 2 is also more capable at night, while video stabilisation has improved.

Gaming on Genshin Impact, PubG and other Android titles is a smooth experience, if not quite as fluid as rivals like the OnePlus 12. Battery life seems to get better every time I test the Nothing Phone 2. These days you'll get around 8-9 hours of action from a single charge, although it's not as fast as the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus or Moto Edge 50 Pro for recharging.

As for Nothing OS 2.5.5, that's been improved in many ways. Widgets like Photos and ChatGPT offer a greater selection and the Nothing Phone 2 can be customised to greater depth.

So what do you think after my long term review of the Nothing Phone 2? Let us know below!

Nothing Phone 2 Long Term Review Chapters:
0:00 - A lot's happened
1:08 - Design
2:58 - Nothing OS Updates
5:53 - Display & audio
6:39 - Performance & gaming
8:08 - Battery life
8:59 - Cameras
11:36 - Verdict

[smaug]

Been using the NP2 for about 6 months in India. The best thing about it is that it's very reliable from a connectivity and battery life point of view. And how smooth the UI feels.
I was a bit worried how it will perform in Indian summer (it gets quite hot and humid here), thankfully I didn't see any problems - no bottlenecks, no jitters.

Not a lot of tech reviewers care to revisit a phone and do a long-term review. Much appreciated. Keep them coming 👍

[rashdilaurente]

Been eyeing this phone for a long time, long term reviews are actually what separate good reviewers, from great teach reviewers as yourself tech spurt. Thanks for this and I hope all is well with you!

[zeemyrdin]

watching this on my Nothing Phone (2) with my Nothing Ear (2)

[kindofanmol]

The camera has gotten significantly better after the latest update. Such a perfect phone now, especially for the lower price!

[Kuldz]

Right when I'm planning to buy a new phone, and have been eyeing the Nothing Phone 2, you decide to come out with the long term review, timing couldn't be better!

[Jthall]

As a nothing phone 2 user. I'm glad you did a long term review. Over time the phone has gotten better. Battery life is amazing. Performance is great and I camera is more than enough and has gotten better with time. I can't wait to see what nothing does with the 3

[bostvik]

Thanks for consistently being a great reviewer, you've massively helped me make decisions on numerous products I've bought. Top review as always. Coincidentally, I got this phone last week and am really enjoying it. I appreciate the little things you do like instead of just saying the IP rating actually helping me understand the real world context of how 'splash resistant' would work. I find most reviewers can just reel off specs without properly delving into the real world application. Cheers for all the vids mate!

[Alinkbroughtyouhere]

ive been waiting for a video like this since 2 days

[rebbachemohamedel-amine]

What you always do at the top, my number one source of information in the field

[BeginnersLuckXJ]

Just got my nothing 2 a week ago. It's awesome!

[paolo.cannizzaro]

That's the most "shenanigans" I've ever heard in my life

[tjey]

9 months? What a gestation period, blacked out with bodily fluids that was me this past Tuesday, as for last years Christmas thats one I would live to forget. The phone is great, Ivreally love the cheeky lights and I hope that they can add a few more years of support.

[roshanbajirao]

Great vid! What icon pack are u using?🙄

[darkestlight]

It'd be nice if you include a ranking system in every 2 month long review

[jzerocat]

Went to nothing phone 2 from a Samsung z fold 3 and I have very little regrets. The buttery smooth stock android is everything I wanted and I still get the geek factor with the glyph lights

[Yavanrai]

I Bought the Nothing Phone(2) one month ago and recently my mobile fell on the road facing down and before i picked it up, a Hyundai SUV managed to get TWO TIRES on the phone, guess what? my display got cracks while everything can be seen & it costed me about 80$ to get a new original display and the back and cameras DID'NT EVEN HAVE A SCRATH!? very tough mobile!

[nithinke]

Pls can you confirm if the ' Microsoft company portal ' works? And work profile can be created? Have thatvworry when trying new brands, when our company 's security policy on configuring work apps are very tight...

[Rekees]

Where can we find the same of your beautiful backgrounds? Any apps?

[illidanstormrage]

just bought nothing phone 2 last month and I love it 🥰

[clarissakano.]

Can't wait for him to review the Huawei pura 70, just for the pictures it makes me feel like it's worth the struggle without google