ZTE has launched its latest budget phone, the Nubia Music 2, for music lovers who want great audio without the hefty price tag. While the phone has great audio features, the overall specs may not be for those who want high end performance.
Great Audio Features
Nubia Music 2 stands out with its audio focus. According to ZTE’s official website, the phone has 2.1 channel audio system with 3 full range speakers. It has DTS:X Ultra and can go up to 95dB max volume. It also has spatial audio and 3.5mm headphone jack, a rare feature in modern phones.
Noticeably, this phone ditched the dual headphone jack of its predecessor and went with a single 3.5mm jack instead. ZTE probably thought the dual jack was just a gimmick.
Hardware and Display
Being a budget phone, Nubia Music 2 is powered by Unisoc T7200 (also known as Unisoc T606) with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. This combo may not be top notch but should be enough for basic usage and media playback.
It has a 6.7 inch HD+ LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate, smooth visual experience. The resolution is standard for budget phones but the 120Hz refresh rate is a nice bonus.
Battery and Charging
Nubia Music 2 has 5,000mAh battery, decent for daily use. However, 10W wired charging is slow compared to industry standard.
Camera
For camera, Nubia Music 2 has 50-megapixel main camera and 5-megapixel front camera. The cameras are not great but enough for casual photography and video calls.
Additional Features
The phone has modern connectivity options like Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, Wi-Fi and VoLTE. Security is via side mounted fingerprint sensor. It runs on “Android U” which is speculated to be Android 14. Upgrading to Android 15 seems unlikely since the phone is budget but it’s not a big deal for the target audience.
Price and Availability
The phone is available in Malaysia for around $85 (€75) in Shopee and Lazada. It comes in two color options: Melody Wave and Pop Art, perfect for younger and style conscious users.
Verdict
Nubia Music 2 is a music focused budget phone with great audio and big display. Not great hardware and camera but affordable and audio focused so it’s a good option for music lovers on a budget.
