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

[@yashthakkar3484]

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

[@castrozac6034]

Yes and the camera has improved a lot. We can now turn off the HDR option.

[@privacyhelp]

This is even more dangerous for our privacy and sensitive data.

[@alex9893s]

The brand is doing great. Og oneplus vibes are real!

[@jasonsoo6138]

The camera still over process photos despite turning off hdr and ultra XDR ​@@castrozac6034

[@atmajothakurta8040]

@@castrozac6034 wait can u really turn off hdr now?

[@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 😂

[@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!

[@harisankard1404]

First thing they need to improve is - Image processing.

[@tanmaysambhus]

Just got an update for that

[@kindofanmol]

Already did that. It now has the best camera processing under $450 imo.

[@AbbaLang]

You could try and select HDR photos, if you haven't already? Would be bigger files though

[@joelconolly5574]

Well it's not a Pixel that's for sure.

[@cesraw]

Bro this phone has trash image stabilization

[@mays7n]

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

[@srijitmondal5242]

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

[@srijitmondal5242]

I can trust that the Photo I click will look Gorgeous 🙌😍❤️

[@Trendnet18]

How's the battery?

[@yashmokal7414]

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]

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.

[@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.

[@Shadowzz.]

The update came out after this video? bad timing lol.

[@ptbauro]

The OP 12r says hi 👉👈

[@victorlincurve675]

@@ptbauro Nothing phone 2 or OP 12R?

[@comrade_rahul_1]

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.]

@@ptbauro I want to try getting that phone. Looks really soild for the price. Don't care much about the camera.

[@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.

[@user-ct8zg4nb3g]

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]

​@@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]

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.

[@danbrown162]

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

[@user-ct8zg4nb3g]

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?

[@sentientbeing05]

Using mine since launch day 1, absolutely loving it so far!

[@andreinaf]

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

[@dinelkap]

How is the phone?

[@vivekbhagat5828]

Yesterday we got a huge update with the camera and other improvement It fixed the Camera issue that you are facing

[@comrade_rahul_1]

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.

[@yagoceron]

Great review. What is the clock app at 06'40" please ?

[@turbochargersutututu]

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]

You're far too kind 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@turbochargersutututu]

@@sambeckman wow, I really didn't think I'd get a reply! Appreciate your work, brother! Cheers😊

[@Jthall1990]

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]

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

[@rajanagarwal]

Whats the app you are using that shows you the clock when you plug in the charging

[@Lost___Gamer]

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

[@callumhaynes1384]

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]

1440p is unnecessary for smartphones

[@Shadowzz.]

@@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

[@jessiejames968]

Have the phone 2 for 4 months , no issues with image retention at all

[@akshaysrivastava4304]

Just want the same screen corners roundedness as they had done in 2a. Please keep it in all coming phones nothing !

[@CrazYTactiC]

Aight! Let's Get this man to 1mil

[@CrazYTactiC]

Plus the views , view time, likes and members are needed also... let's do some work on that

[@Shadowzz.]

Been watching him for awhile. He's super underrated.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Not unless he stops these reviews on these garbage phones

[@Tushar_10]

what is the wallpaper pack that hes using?

[@kursed_aegis]

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

[@relex3543]

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

[@damioncutler1115]

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.

[@user-ct8zg4nb3g]

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?!❤

[@md.ershadulhaquekhan6049]

Kindly share a link for the wallpapers 😍

[@anoushkazi9652]

I've faced display burnin issue on my phone as well as my friend's phone 2, it's the same issue as yours

[@RoyBarSayag]

Probably no nothing 3 this year, so do you think now is a good time to buy nothing phone 2?

[@AbbaLang]

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

[@relex3543]

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

[@needfriday]

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.

[@premprakash7705]

200% agree with you

[@Glum.]

please make a icon pack for IOS that matches apple vision pro 😩you’re the only one i trust who can pull it off 🙏🏻

[@MuthiniKelvin]

I like this!

[@Xraellium]

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.

[@Sushi_219]

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.

[@amaliana1649]

2.5.5 update made most of the errors disappear and made improvement in cameras

[@NelsonNehemiah]

I had screen burn issue when I bought..I raised a complaint within a week and got replaced...

[@elcat0]

is that a mouse with keyboard keycaps?

[@RosbinThomas]

There was a recent update which had a ton of upgrade I think he is not up to date.😅

[@chv3ik]

Add eSIM support!

[@BeginnersLuckXJ]

Ordered this phone yesterday. Finally moving away from iPhone. Super stoked!

[@crow4316]

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]

Wait for the 3 or get the pixel 8a

[@iAfroTech]

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.

[@oladrolahola]

Please can you do a video on the TrueLens engine that should come in an update?

[@harisankard1404]

Ultra XDR?

[@oladrolahola]

@@harisankard1404 not sure what it is exactly, but they promoted it the same way Apple promotes their 'forgot the name' engine.

[@relex3543]

Photonic engine ​@@oladrolahola

[@aarjithvp3933]

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

[@vaibhavnargeta4700]

Launcher?

[@sauravrajeev]

If this phone was compact I'd buy it immediately.

[@tiagom]

Fingerprint sensor higher i have been saying thate sunce phone1!!! Thx for saying that in the video!!!!

[@karty26]

@sam beckman, you might have already answered this but are you going to review three s24 ultra?

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nah he only does the trashy cheapie phones

[@user-ct8zg4nb3g]

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]

yes, you can probably install some minimalist launchers for easy access to important apps.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Love my S22 Ultra

[@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

[@lautaross13]

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.

[@ismailakram]

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]

I also own 1. In a few years, when I show up, I will buy one of the new versions

[@Froot2115]

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

[@harshithn2536]

Can u do video on nothing ear

[@ajstylesentertainment5955]

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😢

[@zrick5376]

I hope he knows that 1000's of users also requested these updates and changes. He's making it seem as if he one off requested the changes.

[@llawliet9753]

whats the keyboard at 9:17 ??

[@G1ZG4R]

I think it's the Nuphy Air75 (Maybe v1, but personally I have the v2 and it is amazing)

[@user-hu8xb7bb4d]

I need the 6.1 inch NothingPhone （3）

[@ProdORB]

Why do you like the pixel 8 pro? Battery its not that great and its getting hot...

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Because he s too cheap for an Ultra

[@foxinyt-x1]

Honestly i agree 👀

[@HeDoesNotRow]

Image retention is not the same thing as burn-in

[@Thomas-wx7uf]

IR Blaster pls

[@tapanajmera9889]

I am using it i like it..

[@Jthall1990]

Me too switched from the pixel 7 no regrets

[@asmandvrma9833]

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

[@Espakho]

Recently I switched from NP1 to Pixel 7, only because of a better camera. Overall, Pixel photo and video quality is on another level.

[@PeterArnold1969]

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.

[@danytalksmusic]

Even my 2022 Xiaomi 12x for $400 can film in 8k@24 so there's no excuse for such a low resolution nowadays

[@malekinception]

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.

[@TaviRawr]

Me watching this as I bought a Nothing 2 on Swappa for $450....hoping I didnt make a bad choice with the 3 coming. But I didnt wanna spend $700+ on a new phone.

[@annyantuv9068]

3 is not coming till 2025 lol

[@RadialSeeker113]

I cant wait for the phone 3 with hopefully a flagship processor and 60w+ charging

[@shahezahmed9960]

ip68 instead of ip54

[@user-hq9xf4hs7q]

Guys i am confused between oneplus 12 r and nothing phone 2

[@pramodmeher6852]

Wait for the nothing phone 3

[@user-hq9xf4hs7q]

@@pramodmeher6852 pretty expensive 🫰

[@redrush-hp9li]

yo

[@vishnugamerxd]

I have a doubt if I get that nothing phone 2 then how many Android update is going to be there????

[@catgamer23_yes]

3 years of software support and 4 security updates

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

None

[@catgamer23_yes]

@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN are u slow? nothing promised 3 years of software updates and 4 years security updates

[@hambo76]

As opposed to just plain 'unique'...

[@ReaverMoggy]

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.

[@areesh67]

Does any one face battery draining issue. I'm getting only around 6hrs of SOT.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Well it's a cheapie garbage phone

[@metatronblack]

😮😊

[@daveg8223]

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.

[@ravencrow1024]

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!

[@davidcroston2011]

Was it all you yeah lol ffs 😅

[@arkvsi8142]

It is full of google apps, basically a pixel...no buy

[@robvanwanst4262]

Surprise: it's an Android phone! What did you expect? 😂

[@amishbudhathoki]

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]

Nope get Samsung

[@pankajsarda1436]

Samsung cheap processor cheap ui 😂😂😂 getting much smoother experience in nothing phone 😌😌

[@theunknown21329]

New to your channel. You end your sentences so quietly it is super annoying. Please keep it uniform.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Garbage cheap with the stupid flashing lights

[@pankajsarda1436]

Not a garbage I think you are being jealous here😅

[@metatronblack]

You're definitely a iPhone user😂😂😂

[@DrummaBrooke]

Bad haptics, overpriced 🫤