Whats the difference between MyObject.class.newInstance() and new MyObject()? [duplicate]

This question already has an answer here:

• What is the difference between the new operator and Class.getInstance()? 9 answers

I have this class:

public final class MyObject{
}

Whats the difference between calling:

1. new MyObject();
2. MyObject.class.newInstance();

And does #2 use reflection?

Note: I have seen similar posts, but they all used Class.forName("...").newInstance() which is a whole other story.