PhoneLifespan

Nothing Phone (2)

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$350
used/refurbished market price
$599 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until July 2027 · Buy-by July 2025

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2023◆ Buy-by Jul 20252027

Nothing promises 4 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until July 2027 — buying it today still gets you about 1.1 years of safe use.

Source: Nothing's official policy · last verified 2026-06-11 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$27.12/month

116% above the $300–600 median ($12.54/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

Nothing's 2023 flagship still charms with its Glyph back and now-flagship-killer pricing, but its support window is closing in.

Pros

  • Iconic transparent Glyph back lighting that nothing else matches
  • Still-fast Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 flagship chip
  • Supports both 45W wired and 15W wireless charging
  • Clean, well-regarded Nothing OS software experience
  • Now very cheap on the used market

Cons

  • Security support ends in mid-2027, sooner than newer Nothing phones
  • Two-camera system with no dedicated zoom lens
  • Modest IP54 splash resistance only
Best for: Buyers who love the Glyph design on a budgetBest for: People who want wireless charging in a cheap used phoneBest for: Fans of clean, near-stock AndroidAvoid if: You want many more years of guaranteed updatesAvoid if: You need a versatile camera with optical zoom

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1080×2412 (FHD+), 1–120Hz, 1600 nits peak
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1
RAM8GB / 12GB
Storage128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP
ultra-wide50MP
front32MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery4,700 mAh
Charging45W wired, 15W Qi wireless
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions162.1 × 76.4 × 8.6 mm
Weight201 g
MaterialsAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back, transparent Glyph back
Water resistanceIP54
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 13 with Nothing OS 2.0 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C
Update policy3 OS upgrades · 4 years of security updates (official promise)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Nothing Phone (2) have wireless charging?

Yes. It supports 15W Qi wireless charging in addition to 45W wired charging, which is uncommon on phones at its current used price.

Is the Nothing Phone (2) still getting updates?

It receives 3 Android upgrades and 4 years of security patches from its July 2023 launch, so security support ends around July 2027.

What chip powers the Nothing Phone (2)?

It uses the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, a 2022 flagship processor that still handles demanding apps and games comfortably.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-11.