Nothing Phone (2)'s first update brings many camera improvements

14 July 2023
There are some new features too, along with bug fixes and performance enhancements.

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Bender is online, 19 Jul 2023give it a shot Every single update on Phone 1 did such a... moreI think I will buy it either way for my work phone which is currently an iPhone 7 that's begging to be retired. I don't really need a good camera for my work device. But it's good to hear that they are proactive with software updates and fixing issues. Been a while since I've had an Android so very excited!

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    sa11oum, 18 Jul 2023Honestly I was a bit disappointed with the output of the ca... moregive it a shot

    Every single update on Phone 1 did such a tremendous job at camera improvements and bug fixes in general (especially battery optimization) that when I check this changelog, all I can say is that you will probably be happy with it.


    A little tip: if you don't want to wait for a new update to be pushed on your phone - head over to xda and update it manually (nothing has a dialer code that enters the update manager, where you can easily install the update you transferred to your phone). No hassle, really easy to do :)

      Honestly I was a bit disappointed with the output of the camera so I hope this and future updates address it. It's the only bad part of this phone though. Yes it's a little overpriced when only considering the specs but I really like the Nothing 2. Great device.

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        • 16 Jul 2023

        Kingchin33, 15 Jul 2023HDR camera mode multiple photos stitched merged together is... more"The main camera takes good photos in normal during the day conditions." - it's very hard to find a smartphone now that can't do it very well. Even low mid rangers or quite old and cheap flagship smartphones do a great job at good light conditions.

          Anonymous, 15 Jul 2023If they do not look good on tablet screen, imagine on pro m... moreHDR camera mode multiple photos stitched merged together is a gimmick, but if you like those gimmick camera modes fair play! Ultrawide camera shots naturally have fringing on the edges. Apple, Samsung use fringe correction whereas others don't.

          Nothing Phone 2 camera performance isn't anywhere near as bad as you and others are making out. The main camera takes good photos in normal during the day conditions.

          Though in certain areas it could be improved - better artificial portrait bokah, improved low light nighttime shots, colour needing dialled down slightly, more detail retrieval etc.

          Will Nothing improve these by future software updates. Maybe maybe not.


            Vic4BBM, 15 Jul 2023Relax. Relax. Read carefully - 'maybe' I sa... moreRelax read carefully 🤦🏾‍♂️ try reading what you actually wrote -
            "I am getting same vibes with nothing as I had with OnePlus 1. They seem to be hiding something. Maybe BBK is still involved in nothing"

            You flat out said Nothing is hiding something and BBK is maybe involved 😂 which is untrue, as BBK don't have any shares or involvement in Nothing that is fact👍🏾

            Wrong again fella, OnePlus was founded by Pete Lau and Carl Pei. No one with half a brain thought OnePlus was a independent company without any major investment. Pete denied Oppo Mobile was a major invester and clarifyed it was Oppo Electronics (another subsidiary of BBK) which used to make Audio and home cinema products that was the major investor.

            In any case us with half a brain knew BBK were behind OnePlus. I was one of the earliest forum members plus one of the first OnePlus forum moderaters. We all knew BBK were the ones pulling the money strings behind doors!

            Ps. I never said it wasn't because of Carl's success at OnePlus that he managed to get investors for Nothing. I said BBK have no involvement or shares in Nothing which is fact.

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              • 15 Jul 2023

              Anonymous, 15 Jul 2023Yeah well if you compare the compare the opinion of someone... morePhotos are available. You do not need to have the phone to judge them.
              🤦🏻‍♂️

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                • 15 Jul 2023

                notafanboy = totally a fanboy

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                  • 15 Jul 2023

                  Anonymous, 15 Jul 2023Do you own all phones yiu criticize? I dont think so Yeah well if you compare the compare the opinion of someone who hasn't used the phone and the opinion of reviewers who have actually used the phone ..... Yours doesn't have credibility

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                    Kingchin33, 15 Jul 2023You say the photos are bad yet you don't own the phone... moreDo you own all phones yiu criticize? I dont think so

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                      • 15 Jul 2023

                      justasmile, 15 Jul 2023And why? Do you even own the phone?No, that is why samples are posted and available to download them, full-sized

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                        • 15 Jul 2023

                        Pumpino, 15 Jul 2023Two days after the announcement, allow all android websites... moreYeah . Well marketing is needed in business and it's working for them

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                          • 15 Jul 2023

                          Vic4BBM, 15 Jul 2023Typical OnePlus strategy. OnePlus did same thing - relea... moreSo....what's the problem . Are you buying the phone or their marketing strategy

                            OpposedScroll75, 15 Jul 2023Better than any Samsung phone at the same priceLMAOOOO you people are seriously funny

                              oofio2461, 15 Jul 2023Best phone with best processor ever!Not the best processor but it's quite good.

                                Anonymous, 15 Jul 2023It really needs. Samples are bad And why? Do you even own the phone?

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                                  Kingchin33, 15 Jul 2023You say the photos are bad yet you don't own the phone... moreIf they do not look good on tablet screen, imagine on pro monitor.
                                  Lens has blurry corners (mainly bottom left), samples show many plants are mushed.
                                  Also Phone Arena (review came before gsmarena) mentions those white contour around subjects (one of many issues of HDR ).

                                    Vic4BBM, 15 Jul 2023Typical OnePlus strategy. OnePlus did same thing - relea... moreBBK strategy definitely

                                      dexterouz, 15 Jul 2023They did this with Phone 1 too. So, they knew about the bug... morePlanned obsolescence fix & break.

                                      If it ain't broken don't fix don't update.

                                        "Bugs relating to Quick Settings expansion and NFC were fixed, as were general, unnamed ones, and network stability should be better too."

                                        Who launches a phone with bugs:
                                        -Quick settings fix
                                        -NFC fix
                                        -Network stability fix
                                        -Unamed ones fix

                                        I smell a rat typical OnePlus style of fix & introduce new bugs to be fixed again when another set of bugs are introduced. I'll stay away...

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