The Nothing Phone (2) is set to be the next smartphone from the company, and it seems that it will come with a higher price tag compared to its predecessor. According to recent leaks, the suggested retail price for the Nothing Phone (2) in Europe will be 729 euros, which is more than 50 percent higher than the price of the Nothing Phone (1) at 469 euros.
The information about the price comes from a French article that also mentions the different variants of the Phone (2). There will be a basic model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, similar to the Phone (1). Additionally, there will be a more expensive variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, which reportedly has a price tag of 849 euros. It is unclear whether the Phone (2) will have the same price in the Netherlands.
Carl Pei, the frontman of Nothing, responded to the rumors on Twitter, wondering who leaked the information. There are also other rumors circulating about the company, including the discovery of a registration for a smartwatch from the manufacturer. It is uncertain whether the smartwatch will be announced alongside the Nothing Phone (2) on July 11.
The significant price increase of the Nothing Phone (2) can be attributed in part to the hardware of the new smartphone. It will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip, which provides a significant improvement in performance compared to the older mid-range chip found in the Nothing Phone (1).
In terms of specifications, the Phone (2) will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, an optical fingerprint scanner, and a 4700mAh battery. It will run on Android 13, and Nothing has confirmed that the Phone (2) will receive three major Android updates along with four years of security updates. The smartphone will be available in white and black, with a transparent back and a flashing light installation, similar to its predecessor.
Overall, the Nothing Phone (2) appears to be a more high-end model compared to the mid-range Phone (1), with improved specifications and performance. However, the higher price may deter some potential buyers. It remains to be seen how the market will respond to the release of the Nothing Phone (2) and whether it will live up to the expectations set by its predecessor.
What factors might have contributed to the significant price jump of over 50 percent between the Nothing Phone (1) and the upcoming Nothing Phone (2)
Recent leaks, suggesting that the upcoming Nothing Phone (2) will have a heftier price tag in comparison to its predecessor. With a suggested retail price of 729 euros in Europe, the new smartphone is expected to be over 50 percent more expensive than the previous model, the Nothing Phone (1), which was priced at 469 euros.
“€729 for the Nothing Phone seems rather steep for a device that has generated so much hype, but with no significant specifications or features revealed yet. Hope it lives up to the expectations!”
“Seems like The Nothing Phone is definitely aiming for the high-end market with its price leak of 729 Euros for the European launch. Let’s hope its features and performance live up to the expectations.”