Nothing Phone (1) debuted last year as one of the most hyped smartphones we’ve seen so far. Although the handset partially lived up to its hype, many enthusiasts were disappointed by its chipset and wanted a more powerful SoC to be included in the phone’s specs. It seems the next-gen Nothing Phone (2) won’t let folks down as it has more or less been confirmed to pack the capable Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Here are the details.
During the MWC 2023, Nothing confirmed that the upcoming Nothing Phone (2) will pack a Snapdragon 8 series processor but didn’t specify which SoC. That changes now as Qualcomm’s SVP and GM of Mobile, Compute, and XR business unit, Alex Katouzian has accidentally confirmed through a LinkedIn post that the Phone (2) will feature the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor.
The post has been edited, but a screenshot shared by 91Mobiles indicates that Katouzian has prematurely disclosed the phone’s chipset. To recall, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 was introduced in mid-2022 as a high-end SoC from Qualcomm. Based on the 4nm process node, the chipset has an octa-core architecture. Its Prime Core is based on an ARM Cortex-X2 architecture clocked at up to 3.2 GHz.
While the chipset is not the latest from the brand, it still is quite capable. It can easily support long-term gaming and multitasking. The original Phone(1) debuted with the Snapdragon 778G+, which is a mid-range SoC that offers decent performance.
The Nothing Phone (2) is expected to debut later this year with 12 GB of RAM, virtual RAM, and 256 GB of storage. It could pack a 5,000mAh battery and will continue to feature a 120Hz AMOLED display. Unlike the Phone (1), the upcoming handset will also make it to the US market.
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