NitroPhone 2 introduced: Pixel 6 version for those with privacy concerns

This fall, Google unveiled the latest generation of flagship Pixel 6 smartphones. Now, a few months later, the German company Nitrokey, which specializes in the production of devices with an increased level of user protection, has unveiled the NitroPhone 2 and NitroPhone 2 Pro, which are modified Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro respectively, running secure GrapheneOS.

Like the NitroPhone 1, which is a modified Google Pixel 4a, the NitroPhone 2 and 2 Pro boast both software and hardware privacy controls. GrapheneOS uses the Google Titan M2 security key to authenticate the user when changing privacy settings. The OS offers the user such features as an “automatic emergency switch” that allows you to turn off the smartphone after a certain time, the ability to encrypt the layout of the PIN, and much more. In addition, for an additional fee of 300 euros, Nitrokey customers can order a smartphone without cameras, microphones, or any sensors that, at least in theory, can be used to spy on the user.

GrapheneOS does not come with Google services preinstalled, however they can be installed after purchase. Special software prevents applications from accessing sensitive data, including IMEI, SIM card numbers, MAC address, and more.

It’s worth noting that privacy comes at a high cost. While the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro cost € 649 and € 899 respectively, the NitroPhone 2 costs € 899 and the NitroPhone 2 Pro costs € 1255. It’s worth noting that Pixel 6 users can purchase and download GrapheneOS to their smartphones on their own.

Google Pixel 6 specifications

• 6.4-inch (1080 x 2400 pixels) FHD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection
• Google Tensor processor (2x 2.80GHz Cortex-X1 + 2 x 2.25GHz Cortex-A76 + 4 x 1.80GHz Cortex-A55) with 848MHz Mali-G78 MP20 GPU, Titan M2 security chip
• 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
• Android 12
• Dual SIM (nano + eSIM)
• 50MP rear camera with Samsung GN1 sensor, f/1.85 aperture, OIS, 12MP Ultra-wide camera with Sony IMX386 sensor, f/2.2 aperture, spectral and flicker sensor, 4K video recording at up to 60fps
• 8MP front camera with ƒ/2.0 aperture, 84° wide field of view,
• In-display fingerprint scanner
• Dimensions: 158.6×74.8×8.9 mm; Weight: 207g
• USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, 3 microphones
• Dust and Water-resistant (IP68)
• 5G SA/NA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax  (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2 LE, GPS, USB Type C 3.1 (1st Gen), NFC
• 4614mAh battery with 30W wired fast charging, 21W wireless charging

Google Pixel 6 Pro specifications

• 6.7-inch (3120 x 1440 pixels) curved pOLED LTPO display with 10Hz-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection
• Google Tensor processor (2x 2.80GHz Cortex-X1 + 2 x 2.25GHz Cortex-A76 + 4 x 1.80GHz Cortex-A55) with 848MHz Mali-G78 MP20 GPU, Titan M2 security chip
• 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 storage
• Android 12
• Dual SIM (nano + eSIM)
• 50MP rear camera with Samsung GN1 sensor, f/1.85 aperture, 12MP Ultra-wide camera with Sony IMX386 sensor, f/2.2 aperture, 48MP telephoto camera with Sony IMX586 sensor, ƒ/3.5 aperture, 4X optical zoom, 4K video recording at up to 60fps
• 11MP front camera with Sony IMX663 sensor, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 94° field-of-view, 4K video recording at up to 60fps
• In-display fingerprint scanner
• Dimensions: 163.9×75.9×8.9 mm; Weight: 210g
• Dust and Water-resistant (IP68)
• USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, 3 microphones
• 5G SA/NA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax  (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2 LE, ultra-wideband (UWB), GPS, USB Type C 3.1 (1st Gen), NFC
• 5000mAh battery with 30W wired fast charging, 23W wireless charging