Nothing Phone (2): Upgraded to Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Processor

Nothing company started by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, is about to drop its second smartphone, the Nothing Phone (2), new phone will come loaded with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip. Pei said the new processor will give the Nothing Phone (2) a “huge boost” in performance over last year’s Nothing Phone (1).

Carl Pei confirmed that the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 of Nothing Phone (2) will provide better performance compared to its predecessor. The choice of this processor over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 was made with the user’s benefit in mind, as the latest technology is not always justified in terms of cost. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 not only ensures accessibility but also delivers a significantly improved experience.

The Nothing Phone (2) has already appeared on a running score platform with a model number of A065, scored 1253 points for its single-core running and 3833 points for its multi-core running. It has a processor frequency of 3.0 GHz, including three 2.5GHz high-performance cores and four 1.8GHz low-power cores, boasts 8GB and 12GB of RAM.

Expected offering a 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a fingerprint recognition function under the screen, also has a 50-megapixel main camera.

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Nothing’s target audience is mainly geek fans and and the type of folks who were initially drawn to OnePlus. The company aims to establish itself as an “geek brand” with a focus on providing an exceptional OS experience. To achieve this, Nothing has employed many software engineers to customize the Nothing OS.

Will you be lining up to get your hands on Nothing’s new phone?

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