Aspera Nitro 2 review

The Aspera Nitro 2 smartphone is a low-cost device with performance that matches its price tag.

Aspera Nitro 2 on a bench

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Pros

  • Cheap
  • Fingerprint scanner works
  • Generally responsive for basic tasks

Cons

  • Disappointing photos
  • Not great for gaming
  • No IP rating

I spend a lot of time looking at the high-end of smartphones because typically that’s where the shiny innovations are. But there’s a lot happening in the budget end of the market too.

The Nitro 2 from Aspera packs a huge amount of reasonable tech into a device that costs $179. That’s 1/10th of the price of some modern-day flagships, and given the cost of living crisis we’re going through presently, it makes sense to at least consider what this budget smartphone offers.

There are sacrifices — plenty of them — but if your needs are modest from your smartphone, then the Nitro 2 could be a worthwhile budget option to keep you connected.