Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Black) Review
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 128GB · Black
Specdex verdict The Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Black) scores 82/100 — a competent mid-range pick when the price is right, but watch our cheaper-and-better alternatives below.
Nothing's Nothing Phone (2) (128GB) — 2023 flagship-class device powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Black) versus its closest rivals
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
Who's the Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Black) for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Performance is comfortably above mainstream but not bleeding-edge — suitable for moderate creative work, not the pick if you live in DaVinci Resolve.
Battery sub-score of 78 trails category leaders by a meaningful margin — see the “Best for Battery” lists.
Camera scores 82 — competent across most scenarios but watch our spec deltas vs the camera-flagships above.
Mid-tier pricing at $599 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Black).
- Device
- USB-C cable
- SIM ejector tool
- Quick-start guide
- Brand sticker
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | 128GB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 |
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