Back in December, Nothing CEO Carl Pei stated that Nothing Phone (2) won’t be launching anytime soon. He added that the brand won’t be like other OEMs on the market that churn out dozens of products a year, and would rather focus on the Phone (1) and the development of its software.
As one can expect, this statement left many fans and potential customers waiting for the Phone (2) disappointed. However, in a recent interview with Inverse, Nothing’s founder clarified that the Phone (2) will indeed be launching in 2023.
Pei confirmed in the interview that the Phone (2) will debut in the US. The launch of the phone is likewise expected for “late 2023.” As we know, Nothing’s philosophy revolves around providing a better experience software-wise than its Android competitors, who usually chase after hardware specifications. But this time, the upcoming Nothing smartphone is said to be a high-end model. This suggests that the phone might cost more than its predecessor did. Pei did not provide any details, however, enough hints were given to confirm that the Phone (2) will have a better spec sheet than its predecessor. “We’re developing a smartphone that’s more premium than the Nothing Phone (1) and software will be a big focus area for us,” Pei said.
When asked if the Phone (2) will compete against flagship devices like the iPhone 14 Pro, and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Pei said “I think the market and the industry have moved a lot since those days. For us, the Phone (1)’s spec sheet was pretty usable in terms of user experience,” Pei says. “Mobile chipsets have really improved over the last 7–9 years. That’s why I want to avoid calling the Phone (2) a flagship because that would mean that the Phone (1) was not a flagship. Within our own portfolio of smartphones, the Phone (1) was very much a flagship in terms of the amount of care we put into the product. That’s why I used the word ‘premium’ [to describe the Phone (2)] instead, which signifies that it’s a more premium step up, but it’s still a flagship just like the Phone (1).”
Although the device is still under development, we can expect it to be more expensive, and more decked out spec-wise. No design changes were mentioned in the interview, which could mean that Nothing could be sticking to the semi-transparent body and Glyph interface for the time being.
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