Nothing Phone (2): What They DIDN'T Tell You // One Month Later
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The Nothing Phone (2) has gotta be one of the most hotly anticipated phones of the year, and after using it for over a month, I feel like I'm finally ready to share my thoughts on it.
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Time-stamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:47 - Design
02:08 - Display
02:42 - Battery
03:42 - Performance
04:56 - Software
09:33 - Fingerprint Sensor
10:40 - Haptics
11:04 -Cameras
13:39 - Small Tweaks
14:30 - The Glyphs
18:35 - Final Thoughts - Věda a technologie
Hey team! Just to clarify, it is the 8+ Gen 1 chipset being used in the Phone (2) - not the 8 Gen 1; however, all thoughts remain the same. Just wanted to correct that slight error on my part!
Also, in case anyone is wondering, all camera related issues are still present on the latest 2.0.2a version of the software (I'm still using the phone as I write this).
Hope you enjoy the video!
That pop sound when you switch from silent to ring was there on my phone 1 when it ran Android 12,but isn't there now at first i thought it was a bug it isn't after watching your video. The sound is irritating, it doesn't feel pleasant at all. Shutter lag is still present on my phone 1 and it's too bad and sometimes frame drop occurs, hope they rectify this through Nothing OS 2.0.
Your wallpaper and icon packs name plzz
I seriously don't get why a lot of reviewers keep saying that it's a mid range chipset when it's an upgraded chipset from last years flagship.
@@asceticdavidi agree ahah it's irritating, the s23 ultra has it too, is that mid range? 😂
@@sebastiento9695The S23 Ultra has the 8 Gen 2 chip. I think you might mean the S22 Ultra?
Also, I never said that the 8 Gen+ 1 is a mid-range or bad chipset... only that the Nothing Phone (1)s chipset/performance was already fantastic, so I'm hoping switching to the upgraded, flagship level chipset hasn't been the cause of the phone's price increasing.
I find it so interesting that you were hoping for a matte finish back. I don't foresee Nothing ever doing something like that. Their entire design aesthetic is full transparent, with a clear view at the meticulously laid out internals. Making the back glass matte would obscure that. I wouldn't hold my breath for that in a Nothing produict anytime soon.
You can absolutely have matte transparent backing. It would just have slight frosting effect that could be very minimal
@@Arrow7700 yeah, but that would obscure the detailed interior or Nothing devices. I can’t imagine any world where they’d do that. Even a subtle amount would reduce the visibility of the intricate design work they are so proud of inside the device.
100%
I totally agree! It's such a strange comment from the reviewer. Matt finish would also blur the led lights and totally ruin that idea as well.
@@Lyrisius I just wonder what you guys are picturing as a matte finish, because you can totally do a matte finish that isn't too strong and wouldn't ruin the design language nor blur the lights a significant degree. Like, there's degrees to this.
The intro ♥
the ads❗
Gimmick. Why so obsessed with useless led strips?
@@kanji.debianTo showoff on people’s face, like how Apple does with their glowing apple logo on macs back.
The whole video 🖤
@@twentyone3349do you work for free? Just asking
I really enjoy using the glyphs for alerts when I get a notification from a specific person. That way, I can leave my phone downwards at my desk while at work, and now that specific people in my life can still reach me, while less important notifications leave me alone till I turn the phone around. Apart from that, I agree the use cases feel quite limited for now.
I'm here just to say that I truly love the panoramic format that you record in! It fills my wide monitor perfectly so viewing your videos is just a visual pleasure!
Help me get it
It's also noticeably different when displaying in PIP on a phone
Ï can also confirm that I've had my Phone (1) for a year now and its performing very well and better than any other phone I've owned (samsung, iPhone or Sony). Still 1,5 - 2 days of battery life and phone is still delivering that wow-factor and premium feel like it came with out of the box.
Bro every frame in your video is so beautiful, the filming/coloring you do is incomparable 👌🏻
Great review, I've been saving from the moment of the release of phone (2) and watching every video, but you actually changed my mind about buying the phone (2) and just go with the phone (1) and upgrade it to the newer version in the future or buy another phone at the same price!
Video quality is top notch👌👌 Subscribed
Your videos are such a treat to watch. The aesthetics 🤩🖤
I personally feel like the glyph needs to be integrated into the lock screen. Like re-invent the lock screen and how it functions with information that is accessible and interactive while only being on the lock screen. Even if I owned a Nothing phone, you would never ever catch me putting my front screen face down even with a screen protector.
Yeah, I feel if there was a way to mirror what was on the back with software, while getting the front of the phone to detect whether it was facing up or down (and disabling the glyphs on the back if front is up), would be a really great idea. Think about it - people who don't want to risk the screen getting scratched could have the back be "mirrored" onto the front, preferably with the always-on display. That would give users the "coolness" of the glyphs, while keeping their screens safe. It could be a bigger part of nothing's brand. If they execute the glyphs in some smarter ways - maybe integrating widgets into them, or adding ways to portray more info, it could really become the "staple" of the company instead of a gimmick. I feel it has a lot of potential, but just needs to be improved upon. Take the dynamic island for example, I'm not a big fan of apple, but that is a neat way of showing software with hardware. If nothing can achieve something more interconnected - more whole and congruent, then they may really be onto something.
Solid video man, i'm glad you are adding extra character to your videos. I can tell a Sam Beckman video in just a few seconds even if there is no Sam or his voice in the video.
The production quality of your videos ...wow..❤🔥❤🔥
If you enable the motion photo option, it will capture fast movement pictures without blur and without the processing block!
That's some quality video editing. Had to sub!
Thankfully someone talks about telephoto lenses! Do you think companies only use them in higher end phones to just add something more or to make you buy the more expensive variant?
Thanks for this video. I was skeptic about this phone at first.
A wonderful review covering all aspects of this phone.
Your videos are beautiful. It's a relaxing and an enriching experience. Thank you
Great unbiased review. Love the worthwhile comparison between the Phone 1 & Phone 2. Completely agree about the Glyphs. Whilst this review hasn't given me a clear reason to pay extra on the Phone 2 over the 1, I still want one 😆.
Many thanks for this review. Top job.
Bro your editing level is so good
The Nothing phone is ART! Finally,, something different and it looks fabulous! Love their watch too! Now it's the cameras turn.
Correction: The phone is using the 8+ gen 1, not the 8 gen 1. The plus version is a HUGE improvement over the regular one, a generational improvement
The use case for the glyphs is pretty narrow, but I fall into this group. When I'm at my desk, I always have my phone on mute and the screen facing down. I even did this with my previous phones. With the Phone (1) I now don't miss important calls anymore and don't feel distracted all the time. And I use a case which raises the screen a bit from the surface beneath it.
And I also like this feature for social gatherings. If I leave the phone in my pockets, I get the urge to check it from time to time, to make sure that I don't miss anything. Now with the phone (1) I can put it face down on the table and see, in an unintrusive way, if somebody calls me or if I get a message.
So for me personally, the glyphs are second nature now.
i use a clear case with a slight 'lip' to the front and so have the phone face down and its great to see the glyph flash at me at work wjen there is a notification and the front screen wont scratch either!
Wow, dude, what a video review. Loved every moment. I just bought a Samsung, but I kinda wish I had waited and got the Phone 2. I like the creativity and freshness of the software.
Absolute banger of a video. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Great video. Picking one up this week :D
You are great Mr Beckman.. It will be a pleasure to follow you and your successful work.
You need to get hands-on Phone 2 to understand it truly. Haptics were good, so are the speakers unlike the rant by these youtubers. But oh my! The software experience and the sheer kick you get out of it. That itself deserves all the applause and no joke pls don't compare with Oneplus' ColorOS
And the cameras?
@@tomhaerinck9604 I'd say the cameras were decent. Do the cameras justify the price- No FOR NOW. Are they bad?- No. I'm sure team Nothing will provide necessary updates to polish the cameras for better
i've switched from android to iphone for the first time this year and i've just loved the symmetrical bezels. The fact that nothing has this is amazing. I hate curved screens, and the pixel 7's flat screen is nice, but then it's not symmetrical. I just love the flat screen symmetrical bezel design, and It is so important to me that I might just consider a nothing phone in the future for that reason.
iphone users shouldnot talk about bezels
This is the first nothing phone review that is not sucking off Carl. You are the only tech reviewer to actually talk about the phones issues and probably puts you are a brand risk with them, but this felt like an actual review. Everyone praised this phone from the big main tech phone reviewers, but much respect for the review and actually talking about your thoughts about the phone and be a realist with the gliph functionality.
His review is really in dept but like he has said, it's great phone. I own one and use daily. Cameras have to be improved and yes Glyph are gimmicky but they are also here to make those recognizable.
At the end, good design, good Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 experience with Power and Battery efficiency and cool Nothing OS 2.0 features. On Android market, you don't have any other smartphone like this one, with no bloatware too. Pixel are for Cameras but Tensor is not better for Battery Life ans Gaming than 8+ Gen 1.
@@iAfroTech I got the pixel 8 pro for $399.99 through my carrier. After the first few weeks of updates the phone is more smooth and apps don't stutter as much anymore. I get about two days with this phone with my use case.
@@doomy_doomy2225 How much do you pay for Calling and 4G/5G datas ? I’m asking this question because the way you write it sounds like a good deal but living in France, we don’t do that. People mostly may in 1-6 times with no fees on Amazon or mainstream tech stores. We also change carriers often because there are a lot of special offers and we don’t like to take long term subscription through carriers anymore.
Love the aspect-ratio on this vid!!
This was a great video and I needed to see it.
I'm looking at possible future replacement phones at the moment (need to save up first) and was seriously looking at the Nothing phones.
I was wondering whether the Nothing 2 was really worth the extra money. Ok here in the EU the 2 is only €100 more because it seems to be on a permanent discount.
However I do like the slightly smaller size of the Nothing 1 and the darker back.
The 2a is about to be released soon, so that will be interesting to see as well. I suspect no wireless charging though, and I don't like the 2 cameras in the middle placement but let's see if there's a special reason for that.
What I like about the design of this phone is that the camera cutout doesn’t sit on the top bar like any other android phone i’m seeing. It looks really clean.
thank you so much for the wonderful and correct review. watched your video for the first time and loved it. Keep it up.
it is a good phone but camera is the main necessity in todays world so i would wait till the time they get the camera corrected on new launch. again thanks for review.
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this is a peak production quality!
Thanks for noting the icon packs i really like using custom icons. A less smooth app load is decent price to pay for using an icon pack. Hope they fix it someday.
I feel its obvious that Nothing is trying to be the iPhone Status or Level phone for Android, even the Camera UI looks very very similar to the iPhone, which is not bad, I really like it, and like that approach too, because its not imitating everything, its enhancing it and being unique at the same time, great video Sam, it's always nice to see your top notch quality videos !
I will say, having a matte back would be very cool. Maybe even some translucent colors to go with it
You missed the whole point of the glyph: not using the phone and enjoying your real life, not using it like on a flip phone.
Exactly , that'll just make it like every other phone , thus losing it's specialty...
Those are some beautiful wallpapers. Could u pls share where we can get them?
15:50 - you could put a case on the phone to avoid getting imperfections on the screen from having it face down
Great job ❤
Where can i get that wallpaper which is on the thumbnail
Nice video, Sam!
Always loving your content. Any chance you'll make a vid on the OP 11R? And the Moto phones?
thanks for the review! First time seeing your channel and the algo recommended your review of NP (2). I just learned about the NP today, and here we are with YT already giving me what I didn't know I needed.
I am going to follow the NP releases and news going forward to keep tabs on them, certainly seem to be on the right track. Overall, I think I will hold until the camera is a more complete high end solution that competes with the "pro" models from Apple and Google.
mate, I love your cinematography.
"Battery life is good" wow thanks for this deeps dive into battery screen on time and tests.
And playing subway surfers while talking about the chip 😂😂😂
hey mate what's that keyboard you're using in the background ?
My S10+ motherboard crap out , $200 for repair. After an exhaustive research and watching your video I got the Nothing 1 for $380. I’m happy as a clam. Thanks
Dude where do you get your wallpapers from? They are stunning!
I love watching this guy's videos they're so good
The Intro was hype.
I just changed from an S22 ultra to a oneplus 11…never had a oneplus im enjoying it because its more stock android than samsung and is super fast and enough for what I need…maybe next year ill try the nothing phone 3 but Im all about the android update commitments I need at least three years
Op intro!! 🔥🔥
Thanks you for sharing your thoughts on this phone. I’m in the market to replace mine and my wife’s old iPhones with someone totally different, and why I don’t think she would like this phone, it appeals to me. Appreciate your opinion.
I like the glyph on the back of my Nothing Phone 1. Like you've stated, if you're worried about scratching your screen then buy a better screen protector or just don't set it down on your display. Some cases also raise the display a little bit off the table/surface which helps keep the display looking its best. Also if you're unable to keep yourself from being on you're phone then maybe that person lacks self control. Shouldn't have to rely on a company to help us out with it. If someone is truly worried about it then buy a dumb phone. Those are my thoughts
Or maybe they have ADHD. Modern mobiles are designed to be dopamine pumps, which completely screws with our brains. The fact this company made a phone that works with my kind of brain is wonderful.
yo where can i get those wallpaper?
Nice review btw
Love your videos! I have the Phone (2) and I absolutely love it, but also agree with your points! The haptics and speakers could definitely be better (my Oneplus 8 is better), but beyond those, I'm pretty satisfied. Pretty excited to see how Nothing matures in the smartphone industry - once they get past cementing their presence through their iconic design, R&D will surely apply in other areas we want excellence!
are photos coming out good?
no issues about HDR and low light?
@@SurajThota they are pretty good to be honest! My previous phone was the OnePlus 8 which had ok camera, and it's an improvement! The selfie camera on phone 2 is amazing, so much detail!
How is that OnePlus 8 holding up?
@@Krooks522 very good still!! I'm impressed tbh haha, I still use it as a secondary phone for gaming and I kinda miss the curved screen, to my surprise. The battery drains just a bit faster. Main reason I switched was a faster processor, 120hz, better battery and software support.
@@sebastiento9695 I have the 7 pro alongside my NP2. The device is still good enough for my day to day jobs but the UI stinks
Got myself the white NP2 last week, it's a real beast!
Hws the camera after updates?
Now that is how a review or a video is made 🎉👍🙏
May I know the source for those wallpapers , please!
I don’t think they’d change their design so drastically; I’m intrigued by the design and that’s what’s reeling me in from being an Apple user. I don’t get why so many users of Nothing think that the second phone would derive so much from their first. It would be cool to see but typically phone companies don’t like to switch up the product too much, it’s stupidly seen through every major phone company out there. The design gets tweaks and updates from version to version, but major changes or overhauls are what new devices are for.
Their goal is to copy everything Apple does well, and when they are done with that, add innovations. I think they are doing a great job so far ...
Watching on my nothing phone 2 ❤
Thinking about new phone. Would you spend those money again on NP2, wait till price drops a little or buy sth different?
Awesome intro ❤
Good work
That "glyph" interface could be an AOD version maybe. 🤷🤷 That could be more usefull.
What about the volte does it work out of the box in Australia and if it so which network service provider?
You are hidden gem reviewer. What a wonderful review.. definitly the best and I have watched a lot.
Thank you so much!!
I kindve disagree with the glyph notifications not being useful. IF we are able to customize who/what we are receiving notifications from then we can decide to pick up and look at our phone or not. Yes still overally a little gimicky but i believe it does have its use cases. The glyph timer should just automatically be connected with the normal clock timer and not be a separate thing.
The production quality of this video 😍👌
Where do you get those wallpapers from ?
i think they should replace the glyphs with a e ink display on the back.
it would use very little power and gives better info
Your 💯 right about the Glyph interface
I upgraded this xmas from OnePlus 6T - the award-winning phone from 2018, that Carl Pei worked on. I am very happy so far! I want to support the work that Carl & his team are doing as they are going in the right direction, finally. I have had Pixel 1, 2, (overheating low-battery phones), and Pixel 3 had reboot-gate which bricked MANY phones. I would never buy pixel as I can see it's just a rebranded HTC POS phone.
A better aesthetic update would be to integrate glyphs on the sides of the phone. Much more useful for notifications. I never put my phone face down. 🤔
Such an incredible phone. Loving it.
So much better and faster than my Pixel 6 Pro even.
a lot of the other reviews nailed the point of the glyphs tho, to put down your phone and only interact with it when you really need to when you set the glyphs to give you notifications you would immediately respond to, they are there so we can lessen our connection without being totally disconnected, yes i know a smart watch can do the same but it has the same pitfalls of just grabbing out attention as much as the phones themselves but the glyphs just work to tell us "Hey you need to look at this" and not "Hey look at this, and this, and this" which phones and smart watches do
I wish I could get it I tried to get nothing phone since they launched nothing phone 1
I have an vivo phone. I has an AOD which shows icons (email, WhatsApp messages) if I've got any notification from them. How would that be different from this?
What about the wallpapers? Need new ones from you!
Really considering upgrading from my Samsung S20, just want a larger screen!
I don't use the camera much so having a 2 camera phone is a must for me 😂 Because anything more than 2 is a big no for me.
Hi Sam, just a question. Why mani widget apps doesn't work on my phone but work on my old phone
Using both the NP2 and iPhone 13PM, the NP2 is the clear winner ergonomically. In hand it is a better use/feel. For me, the NP1 was not available in the US.
I have used both and NP2 is massive in almost everyone held that phone. Meanwhile IP 13 is more comfortable and feels good
@@amansharma4684 He said 13 Pro Max. Not the regular one.
@@doncorleone9297 my bad didn’t saw the PM but if compared with 13PM nothing feels light but both are huge I believe (Personal Preference)
I believe the best size for most ppl is the S23 6.1 or at max, the iPhone 14 6.1 (non Pro).
Everything else becomes big, or mostly gigantic. Then it's not a phone, it's a mini tablet.
@@doncorleone9297 Exactly my point I personally use IP13 and it’s so convenient to use even while traveling or anywhere. Wherease I got my hands on 14PM recently and that phone is like carrying a stone along with you. It doesn’t feel’s comfortable in pocket as well
I don't agree with some takes from this video... Quick photos in sequence can be solved with burst mode, not really much of a problem there. Placing the phone screen down with a screen protector is totally fine, I've used both Phone (1) and (2), no screen problems, I don't get why it's such a big deal. The glyphs on the back are part gimmick part useful. I use the essential glyph all the time for example... it's nice to place to phone down and not worry about missing something important but staying away from your phone. This reviewer totally missed the point imo. The new UI elements on NOS 2.0 are supposed to complement and integrate better with the hardware, which they succeed at... no mention about this at all. Not a very good review unfortunately.
My Nothing 2 just got delivered 😌
Great video with your opinion
I also have this issue with the shutter lag so annoying, the rest of the phone is great though
Where can I find wallpapers like that at 1:37
Fingerprint sensor postition seems intentional as the software uses the lower half of screen to display notifications on lock screen
I wish I could get nothing phone and I have no means to it
@@LovePeace-ku6jx "no means to it" as in?
Hey may I know Which keyboard is that you are using I can see in this video
Where can we find those wallpapers?!
Subscribed just coz u showed Michael fisher Mr mobile in the intro. The best reviewer🎉🎉🎉
Where do you get your wallpapers from?
can someone tell me how to turn off device controls(cat control) in this mobile
I think we can get a quite accurate guesstimation about how much (or less) invested the team is to improve usability/features, when we take a moment to acknowledge that it took them over a year to equip the NP1 with the ability so actually SEE waiting/missed messages/calls on THE design feature #1 - the glyph interface. Yep. NP1 could only show arriving messages, couldn't indicate waiting ones for over a year :)
I gave up my Pixel 7 for this. And im very impressed with this phone. You get great software, amazing performance, amazing battery life (i got 9hr SOT one day) and the camera is more than good enough for whatever i used it for. Yes the Pixel 7 camera was better. But not by miles like some CZcamsrs make you believe. I didn't miss my Pixel 7 using this phone. I only missed the "call screening feature" but with this being Android. Im sure ill get that in an update eventually. This phone is a flagship for $600 a phone that will last you 3-4 years. I can recommend this to anyone that doesn't want to spend a lot of money. I've been very happy with this. I can't wait to see what Nothing does worh the nothing 3 hoping for a telephoto lens 🤞🤞🤞
What's that intro music, great video BTW
I currently always have my phone face down when not using it as I don't want to see the screen when not in use
Those wallpapers looks really good....