Nothing Phone (2): The FINAL Review // Nine Months Later!
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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
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And they just dropped a new update with bunch of improvements and ChatGPT integration
@castrozac6034
Ай бұрын
Yes and the camera has improved a lot. We can now turn off the HDR option.
@privacyhelp
Ай бұрын
This is even more dangerous for our privacy and sensitive data.
@alex9893s
Ай бұрын
The brand is doing great. Og oneplus vibes are real!
@jasonsoo6138
Ай бұрын
The camera still over process photos despite turning off hdr and ultra XDR @@castrozac6034
@atmajothakurta8040
Ай бұрын
@@castrozac6034 wait can u really turn off hdr now?
First thing they need to improve is - Image processing.
@tanmaysambhus
Ай бұрын
Just got an update for that
@kindofanmol
Ай бұрын
Already did that. It now has the best camera processing under $450 imo.
@AbbaLang
Ай бұрын
You could try and select HDR photos, if you haven't already? Would be bigger files though
@joelconolly5574
Ай бұрын
Well it's not a Pixel that's for sure.
@cesraw
Ай бұрын
Bro this phone has trash image stabilization
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 😂
At this point with NothingOS 2.5.5. they pretty much nailed it. Awesome buttery smooth device, I would recommend it to anyone anytime!
i love your videos for the amount of details you point out in the software!
Watching on Nothing Phone 2 ❤ Since 26th January ❤ And Its an absolutely fantastic Phone ❤🙌 I even love the Cameras 😍
@srijitmondal5242
Ай бұрын
I can trust that the Photo I click will look Gorgeous 🙌😍❤️
@Trendnet18
Ай бұрын
How's the battery?
@yashmokal7414
Ай бұрын
Using it from one month getting a backup for 1 days easily with gaming and with 30% remaining battery (genshin impact is the game I am playing)@@Trendnet18
@adelaljammal
20 күн бұрын
Camera's are great, performance is top notch and battery is just there. The only thing I hate about Nothing is not the phone itself, but reviews like this one ranting useless comments.
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.
@Shadowzz.
Ай бұрын
The update came out after this video? bad timing lol.
@ptbauro
Ай бұрын
The OP 12r says hi 👉👈
@victorlincurve675
Ай бұрын
@@ptbauro Nothing phone 2 or OP 12R?
@comrade_rahul_1
Ай бұрын
Good Luck with your Calculator App collecting personal data. Want to ask why? Try reading privacy policy on opening the calculator for the first time.
@Shadowzz.
Ай бұрын
@@ptbauro I want to try getting that phone. Looks really soild for the price. Don't care much about the camera.
Man... If they released a 6" compact - I'd be all in on the nothing eco
@user-ct8zg4nb3g
Ай бұрын
My father is eighty years old. He is an elderly man and has a medical crutch. Is it possible for my father to use a modern smart phone? Are there any problems or drawbacks? Can you answer?
cant belive i find a review uploaded 2 days before i choose a phone
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.
@user-ct8zg4nb3g
Ай бұрын
My father is eighty years old. He is an elderly man and has a medical crutch. Is it possible for my father to use a modern smart phone? Are there any problems or drawbacks? Can you answer?
@Tiwariakshit161
Ай бұрын
@@user-ct8zg4nb3g there is surely a learning curve for him. But it will not be a problem I believe. Just make sure the phone has a bright big display to showcase everything clearly and is good with battery.
@Hit-gv5cc
20 күн бұрын
Anybody can use a smartphone as long as they can open the phone and use basic features like calling someone or messaging. My grandfather is around 70 and he uses his smartphone regularly.
Sam is a criminally underrated creator that I've been following for years now. You deserve millions of subs bro, keep it coming with the quality content
@sambeckman
Ай бұрын
You're far too kind 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@turbochargersutututu
Ай бұрын
@@sambeckman wow, I really didn't think I'd get a reply! Appreciate your work, brother! Cheers😊
Using mine since launch day 1, absolutely loving it so far!
Yesterday we got a huge update with the camera and other improvement It fixed the Camera issue that you are facing
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.
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
@sv6180
Ай бұрын
1440p is unnecessary for smartphones
@Shadowzz.
Ай бұрын
@@sv6180 For people who want crisp visuals on their phone then it's not unnecessary. Just because you don't use doesn't mean someone else wont
Aight! Let's Get this man to 1mil
@CrazYTactiC
Ай бұрын
Plus the views , view time, likes and members are needed also... let's do some work on that
@Shadowzz.
Ай бұрын
Been watching him for awhile. He's super underrated.
@DENVEROUTDOORMAN
Ай бұрын
Not unless he stops these reviews on these garbage phones
Great review. What is the clock app at 06'40" please ?
Have the phone 2 for 4 months , no issues with image retention at all
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
@relex3543
28 күн бұрын
Hey bro my phone 2 is running on the latest nothing os 2.5.5 but whenever i receive an actual phone call my glyph lights arent in sync with the ringtone and all the lights light up even though in my ringtone all the lights arent even used, weird glitch let me know if this happens with you, but glyph lights in settings and for notifications work fine
what is the wallpaper pack that hes using?
Whats the app you are using that shows you the clock when you plug in the charging
Just want the same screen corners roundedness as they had done in 2a. Please keep it in all coming phones nothing !
My phone 2 is running on the latest nothing os 2.5.5 but whenever i receive an actual phone call my glyph lights arent in sync with the ringtone and all the lights light up even though in my ringtone all the lights arent even used, weird glitch let me know if this happens with you, but glyph lights in settings and for notifications work fine
Hey guys my phone 2 is running on the latest nothing os 2.5.5 but whenever i receive an actual phone call my glyph lights arent in sync with the ringtone and all the lights light up even though in my ringtone all the lights arent even used, weird glitch let me know if this happens with you, but glyph lights in settings and for notifications work fine
My father is eighty years old. He is an elderly man and has a medical crutch. Is it possible for my father to use a modern smart phone? Are there any problems or drawbacks? Can you answer?!❤
The one thing that bugs me is when turning on flight mode the WiFi goes out too. I always want to keep using WiFi like my old android and iPhone
Phone (3) is pretty locked in by now, so potentially these suggestions would be addressed by Phone (4) Though i would reccomend the Phone (2) after the recent update.
Kindly share a link for the wallpapers 😍
2.5.5 update made most of the errors disappear and made improvement in cameras
5:46 I do face a similar issue with my phone, which hasn't even been 1 month since purchase. I can see my always on display, even after unlocking
I had screen burn issue when I bought..I raised a complaint within a week and got replaced...
I've faced display burnin issue on my phone as well as my friend's phone 2, it's the same issue as yours
Please can you do a video on the TrueLens engine that should come in an update?
@harisankard1404
Ай бұрын
Ultra XDR?
@oladrolahola
Ай бұрын
@@harisankard1404 not sure what it is exactly, but they promoted it the same way Apple promotes their 'forgot the name' engine.
@relex3543
Ай бұрын
Photonic engine @@oladrolahola
I almost got an np2 but ended up getting the pixel 7a only because i felt that with the 7a i was paying less for more rather than more for less with the np2 i got it on sale for 350 dollars at my local best buy and the 7a has a better size at 6.1 my experience with 6.7 is just too big im still rooting for nothing tho i love their idea with transparency ill wait and see what they do with np3
is that a mouse with keyboard keycaps?
just need them to use a high quality display then this, cause that part is most important. for long period use. other than that i all agreed with you.
200% agree with you
There was a recent update which had a ton of upgrade I think he is not up to date.😅
I like this!
Add eSIM support!
please make a icon pack for IOS that matches apple vision pro 😩you’re the only one i trust who can pull it off 🙏🏻
I have a chance to get this phone in a few days. But im just wondering if i should wait till the Nothing phone 3 or get this now
@Jthall1990
Ай бұрын
Wait for the 3 or get the pixel 8a
Ordered this phone yesterday. Finally moving away from iPhone. Super stoked!
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.
My father is eighty years old. He is an elderly man and has a medical crutch. Is it possible for my father to use a modern smart phone? Are there any problems or drawbacks? Can you answer?!!
@aunitstudios
Ай бұрын
yes, you can probably install some minimalist launchers for easy access to important apps.
Bad speaker experience there no fix Nothing phone 2 speakers are dizzing at full sound Kindly help me to fix without third party apps mr😢
Launcher?
If this phone was compact I'd buy it immediately.
Can u do video on nothing ear
Still a great experience with my Nothing Phone(1) but i would choose a S23+ or S24+ over it even if Nothing OS 2 is amazing.
I'm switching from ios after 4 years and Nothing is on the top of my list when it comes to android devices. Enjoyed ios while it was still good but the limited customizability and control over the device has gotten to me. Can't wait to be back on android. Going to binge your apps suggestions playlist again ha ha.
I had Nothing Phone (1) and I didn't buy Nothing Phone (2) for few reasons, 1 haptics I can't live with average haptics , 2. Lack of HDR support in Netflix and Prime Video and third speakers are average. I hope they fix these stuff with next phone.
@Paplock
Ай бұрын
I also own 1. In a few years, when I show up, I will buy one of the new versions
@Froot2115
Ай бұрын
from what i've read the reason behind this is that netflix allows HDR only if their app is preinstalled and it's against the company's idea of reducing bloatware to miminum
I need the 6.1 inch NothingPhone (3)
Love my S22 Ultra
@sam beckman, you might have already answered this but are you going to review three s24 ultra?
@DENVEROUTDOORMAN
Ай бұрын
Nah he only does the trashy cheapie phones
Fingerprint sensor higher i have been saying thate sunce phone1!!! Thx for saying that in the video!!!!
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
Honestly i agree 👀
Image retention is not the same thing as burn-in
IR Blaster pls
whats the keyboard at 9:17 ??
@G1ZG4R
Ай бұрын
I think it's the Nuphy Air75 (Maybe v1, but personally I have the v2 and it is amazing)
Why do you like the pixel 8 pro? Battery its not that great and its getting hot...
@DENVEROUTDOORMAN
Ай бұрын
Because he s too cheap for an Ultra
I am using it i like it..
@Jthall1990
Ай бұрын
Me too switched from the pixel 7 no regrets
Phone manufacturers "seem” to be listening to the requests of reviewers like yourself, of late, so hopefully your suggestions, which are fair and reasonable, will be addressed.
Recently I switched from NP1 to Pixel 7, only because of a better camera. Overall, Pixel photo and video quality is on another level.
They need to improve in gaming mood also not only in haptic , camera and Fingerprint animation.. because these phone doesn't give 90 fps such as good in price as most probably others phone.same as like nothing Phone 2 budget give good performance attention in gaming mood also so nothing Phone 2 should be fixed in gaming 2 n adds some features in gaming mood as it doesn't have if we compare with others phone so nothing fix it plzz...plzz recommend to nothing
Even my 2022 Xiaomi 12x for $400 can film in 8k@24 so there's no excuse for such a low resolution nowadays
I cant wait for the phone 3 with hopefully a flagship processor and 60w+ charging
I have a doubt if I get that nothing phone 2 then how many Android update is going to be there????
@catgamer23_yes
Ай бұрын
3 years of software support and 4 security updates
@DENVEROUTDOORMAN
Ай бұрын
None
@catgamer23_yes
Ай бұрын
@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN are u slow? nothing promised 3 years of software updates and 4 years security updates
Guys i am confused between oneplus 12 r and nothing phone 2
@pramodmeher6852
Ай бұрын
Wait for the nothing phone 3
@user-hq9xf4hs7q
Ай бұрын
@@pramodmeher6852 pretty expensive 🫰
In canada the nothing phone 2 makes no sense compared to the oneplus 12. Theres 70 dollars difference. Theyre not even in the same league.
ip68 instead of ip54
To me their biggest selling point is no bloatware. Nothing makes me more disgusted with a new phone than seeing facebook preinstalled and not able to be uninstalled. That is garbage.
Does any one face battery draining issue. I'm getting only around 6hrs of SOT.
@DENVEROUTDOORMAN
Ай бұрын
Well it's a cheapie garbage phone
yo
😮😊
A shame you released this just before a big software drop (2.5.5), which addressed camera/processing issues etc. Who knew eh... Disagree with statement about a non-premium feel, plus don't feel it should be compared to other 'premium' phones, as it's now AUD$999 for 12GB+256 (really a mid-range price). Other than that, nice video.
Was it all you yeah lol ffs 😅
Are we really going to ignore that these phones don't come with their own GALLERY APP, MUSIC PLAYER APP, LIVE WALLPAPER SUPPORT, DULL APP DRAWER AND NO OPTION TO CHANGE THE FINGERPRINT ANIMATION? It's 2024 FFS!
It is full of google apps, basically a pixel...no buy
@robvanwanst4262
Ай бұрын
Surprise: it's an Android phone! What did you expect? 😂
Don't buy Nothing phone 2 now. Wait for Nothing phone 3. Its gonna be around July 2024. And don't buy immediately as they go on sale on Blackfriday or amazon sale a few months later. But so far so good with my phone 2 😏
@DENVEROUTDOORMAN
Ай бұрын
Nope get Samsung
@pankajsarda1436
Ай бұрын
Samsung cheap processor cheap ui 😂😂😂 getting much smoother experience in nothing phone 😌😌
New to your channel. You end your sentences so quietly it is super annoying. Please keep it uniform.
Garbage cheap with the stupid flashing lights
@pankajsarda1436
Ай бұрын
Not a garbage I think you are being jealous here😅
@metatronblack
Ай бұрын
You're definitely a iPhone user😂😂😂
Bad haptics, overpriced 🫤