HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) Review
Nothing.tech has officially launched the Phone (2) flagship globally and is competitively priced under PHP 40K.
The Phone (2) now joins the premium flagship segment, boasting a Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chipset which serves a huge improvement from its predecessor’s Snapdragon 778G+.
At first glance, the new model looks just the same as the previous one. But Nothing CEO Carl Pei says otherwise, and the Phone (2) apparently have new changes to the design as well as adjustments on the hardware, while keeping its ‘iconic’ look.
“You know, there’s always this balance between giving some continuity and improving what you’ve done before, and building on it, and then doing something completely new,” Pei said in their launch video.
For starters, the Glyph Interface is slightly redesigned. It is now divided into more segments, providing additional utility beyond simply flashing LEDs for notifications and ringtones.
The quirk can now function as a visual countdown and progress tracker for ride or delivery services. It can also check volume, act as a timer, and perform many other functions.
The transparent back panel is now curved, with edges willowed to the aluminum frame, bringing a more ergonomic feel.
Phone (2)’s display is slightly bigger at 6.7-inches, there are more capable cameras, and most importantly, the chipset upgrade, making it a flagship experience.
Software-wise, Nothing promises three years of major Android updates, and four years of security patches every two months.
Nothing Phone (2) specs:
6.7-inch FHD+ (2412 x 1080) flexible LTPO OLED display
120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 394ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass (front and back)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset (4nm)
8-cores, 3.0GHz max frequency
8, 12GB RAM
128, 256, 512GB storage
Dual rear cameras:
• 50MP f/1.88 Sony IMX890 main, OIS, EIS
• 50MP f/2.2 Samsung JN1 ultrawide 114-degree FoV
32MP f/2.45 Sony IMX615 selfie shooter
Dual nano-SIM
5G, 4G LTE
WiFi 6
Bluetooth 5.3
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, SBAS
USB Type-C
NFC
In-screen fingerprint sensor, face unlock
IP54 water and dust resistant, Glyph Interface
NothingOS 2.0 (Android 13)
4,700mAh
45W fast charging, 15W wireless, 5W reverse wireless
161.2 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm
201.2 g
White, Dark Gray
Nothing Phone (2) in Dark Gray colorway
The Nothing Phone (2) starts at PHP 38,999 for the 12GB+256GB variant, and PHP 44,999 for the maxed out 12GB+512GB combo.
Units will become available soon via Digital Walker 532, and Nothing says that it also arrives in select drops on July 15th.
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Antonio says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
It is not competitively priced, as you see you didn’t mentioned that the usb-c port is 2.0 instead using of any 3.x version.
As well as the early review of the camera from different reviewers, it doesn’t quite good look on paper. The low light is grainy and soft.
Terence says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
This is a serious pricing. Almost half the flagship price.
Even Carl Pei (CEO – Nothing) confirmed it.
Daryll says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Competitively priced, are you joking?