Nothing Phone 2 review: a month later, I'm still impressed

After weeks of daily use, Nothing Phone 2 proves to be more than a gimmick.

Nothing Phone 2 review; a black phone lights up
(Image: © Nothing / Future)

Our Verdict

Smart, light and packed with features my Nothing Phone 2 review reveals a smartphone that revels in being a bit different. I've been using Nothing Phone 2 for over a month to really gauge how it fits into my life, and I love it, though the mindfulness settings need some getting used to.

For

  • One-of-a-kind design
  • Glyph customisation works
  • Powerful enough for most tasks

Against

  • Scratch-prone screen
  • Good but unremarkable camera

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Nothing Phone 2 revels in being different. If good design is about disrupting the status quo and challenging how we think about using technology, then this unique minimalist smartphone is already doing everything right.

Of course, Nothing Phone 2 grabs headlines because of its clever Glyph UI just as the previous model did, and you can read what we thought of that in our Nothing Phone 1 review. The Glyph UI is designed to make using the phone easier and stress free, and this second gen edition takes things further, and includes a customisable Glyph ringtone and light display.

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The Verdict
9

out of 10

Nothing Phone (2)

Smart, light and packed with features my Nothing Phone 2 review reveals a smartphone that revels in being a bit different. I've been using Nothing Phone 2 for over a month to really gauge how it fits into my life, and I love it, though the mindfulness settings need some getting used to.

Editor, Digital Arts & 3D

Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Arts & 3D at Creative Bloq, and the former editor of many leading magazines. These titles included ImagineFX, 3D World and video game titles Play and Official PlayStation Magazine. Ian launched Xbox magazine X360 and edited PlayStation World. For Creative Bloq, Ian combines his experiences to bring the latest news on digital art, VFX and video games and tech, and in his spare time he doodles in Procreate, ArtRage, and Rebelle while finding time to play Xbox and PS5.