Nothing Unveils Phone (2) and New Black Variant of Ear (2) Earbuds

 

The Phone (2) is designed to promote mindful smartphone usage with its new Glyph Interface, allowing users to access key information at a glance and reduce screen interactions.

Nothing’s CEO and Co-founder, Carl Pei, emphasized the importance of addressing the distracting nature of smartphones and providing an innovative design to promote presentness and creativity. The Phone (2) exhibits meticulous engineering and a refined version of its predecessor, Phone (1), with enhanced aesthetics and improved ergonomics.

 

The Glyph Interface, a key element of Nothing’s smartphone design philosophy, offers users essential information without constant screen checking. With increased LED segments, the Glyph Interface enables greater customizability and functionality, serving as a visual countdown, and progress tracker, and offering additional features like volume checking and timers. Essential Glyph Notifications ensure important notifications are not missed by illuminating the LED segment until addressed. The Glyph Composer allows users to create personalized Glyph Ringtones.

Nothing OS 2.0, driven by the goal of reducing distractions, provides a fast and smooth user experience rooted in utility and aligned with Nothing’s design aesthetics. It features a monochrome layout, the ability to remove app labels, and introduces widgets for convenient access to key functions without opening apps. Users can customize grid design, widget size, colour themes, folder layouts, and illustrated covers. Over 500 transitions and animations have been refined to enhance the user experience further.

The Phone (2) offers Nothing’s most premium smartphone camera experience, with a 32MP front camera and a dual rear camera system featuring two advanced 50MP sensors, including an upgraded Sony IMX890 main sensor. The advanced 18-bit Image Signal Processor (ISP) allows Phone (2) to process camera data significantly faster than its predecessor, resulting in enhanced accuracy for photos and videos. The new Advanced HDR algorithm captures more details by merging frames with varying exposure levels, producing true-to-life images. Motion Capture 2.0, an AI-based technology, ensures precise focus on moving subjects. The device supports 4K video recording at 60fps, accompanied by Action Mode, EIS, and OIS for smooth and stabilized results. The front camera supports immersive 1080P self-recording at 60fps.

Phone (2) delivers a superior performance with the Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform and a 4700mAh battery, offering fast performance and long-lasting battery life. The device supports fast wired charging, providing 50% power in under 20 minutes. The Phone (2) also features an edge-to-edge 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with an adaptive refresh rate from 120Hz to 1Hz, ensuring optimal power consumption and peak performance without compromising battery life. Nothing aims to provide an elevated user experience with the Phone (2) by combining premium features and innovative design.

Phone (2) is available in both white and dark grey, with two variants to choose from:
12GB/256GB (SGD $999), and the 12GB/512GB (SGD $1,099). Phone (2) will be publicly available in Singapore on Saturday, July 22nd at the Challenger store, Shopee Nothing Official Store, and Lazada Nothing Singapore.

 

Ear (2) offers an exceptional sound experience, boasting Hi-Res Audio certification and LHDC 5.0 technology. The earbuds feature an 11.6 mm custom driver that delivers deep, powerful bass and crystal-clear highs. With a new dual chamber design, the overall sound quality is enhanced through smoother airflow. Ear (2) also includes a Dual Connection for seamless device switching, a Personal Sound Profile for personalised audio experiences, improved wind-proof and crowd-proof Clear Voice Technology, and Personalised Active Noise Cancellation that adapts to the unique shape of the user’s ear canal.

The new black colourway, which follows Ear (2)’s recent Red Dot Design Award win, showcases a sleek and matte black finish. Ear (2) black is currently available through a limited drop on Nothing.tech and will be more widely accessible from July 21st.

Users of Ear (2) and Ear (stick) can now enjoy the new Advanced Equaliser, allowing them to customize their sound with a higher level of precision. Nothing has also introduced Noise Reduction for Ear (stick), allowing users to reduce ambient noises and immerse themselves in their music. With a half-in-ear design, Ear (stick) prioritises all-day comfort without compromising on exceptional sound quality, thanks to its 12.6 mm custom driver.

Inspired by classic cosmetic silhouettes, the unique charging case further enhances the listening experience.

Ear (2) black will be available for S$199, with general sales starting on July 22nd across all of Nothing’s partner stores in Singapore, both online and offline.