Nothing Phone 2 review: novel mobile is more than just flashing lights

Cool design, competitive price, solid performance and good battery life - but let down by lack of support

The Phone 2 is the latest Android smartphone from Nothing, a London-based company that specialises in good value devices with a novel transparent aesthetic.

Costing 579 ($599), it offers top-phone specs for a mid-range price. After the success of its first handset, the Phone 1 last year, Nothing has stuck with its unique design, which takes the classic metal and glass slab of most mobiles and livens them up with a transparent back that exposes a series of LED strips.

Screen: 6.7in 120Hz FHD+ OLED (394ppi)

Processor: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

RAM: 8 or 12GB

Storage: 128, 256 or 512GB

Operating system: Nothing OS 2.0 (Android 13)

Camera: 50MP main and ultrawide, 32MP selfie

Connectivity: 5G, eSIM, wifi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3 and GNSS

Water resistance: IP54 (splash-resistant)

Dimensions: 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6mm

Weight: 201.2g