Introduction

The Nothing Phone 1 has just been released, and as expected, it is not available worldwide. If you are searching for an android smartphone in the premium device segment that offers a wide range of features, the Nothing Phone 1 is a wonderful option. It's the first smartphone from Nothing, a company co-founded by OnePlus' Carl Pei. It looks different from the current smartphones available on the market, because it has a transparent back with unique LEDs called Glyph Interface. The Nothing has entered the smartphone market with its dual 50-megapixel camera and exceptional touch sensitivity. The advanced vibration motors make the device feel life like when touched. The symmetrical bezels and aluminum frame add a light and elegant appearance.

About 'Nothing'

Nothing Technology Limited (popularly known as Nothing) is a consumer technology company based in London, England. It was founded by Carl Pei, the co-founder of OnePlus. The company has gathered a number of well known investors, such as iPod inventor Tony Fadell, Twitch co-founder Kevin Lin, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman, and YouTuber Casey Neistat. On 25 February 2021, the company announced Teenage Engineering as a founding partner, mainly responsible for the brand's design aesthetic and its products. Nothing's first product "ear (1)" was launched on 27 July 2021. With an interesting goal of introducing a carbon- neutral products, and managed to raise $1 million in just 54 seconds of crowdfunding in Europe. The company believes that doing better is better than better looking or better to use. Considering the company's goals, Nothing aims to introduce carbon-neutral products and wants to narrow the gap between technology and people.

Key Specifications

The Nothing Phone (1) is an Android device with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ chipset, which Qualcomm introduced over a year ago. It has the same power and performance as the regular Snapdragon 778G featured on different phone models from different brands, although the ‘plus’ put forward a little bit advanced performance from its predecessor.

The Nothing Phone (1) screen is a 6.55-inch flexible OLED display with a 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution and a maximum peak brightness of 1,200 nits for super sunny situations. The screen displays a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, which aligns with mid-range devices like the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and

The Nothing Phone (1) is available in two variants of 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, or 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. There is no expansion slot, though those have been going out of style in the Android world.

Released on	2022, July 12
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), Glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display	6.55", OLED, 1080 x 2400 pixels
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
OS	Android 12, Nothing OS
Chipset	Qualcomm SM7325-AE Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core
Internal Memory	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Camera	Dual 50 MP Rear Camera, and 16 MP Front Camera
Dimensions	159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight	193.5 g
Features	Multiple LED lights on the back (notifications, charging progress, camera fill light) IP53 - splash, water and dust resistant Blinking red light on the back (video recording indicator)
Colors	White \| Black

Specifications of Nothing Phone 1

Other noteworthy features on the Nothing (1) include the in-display fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, IP53 water resistance, and Face ID-like unlocking capabilities. 4500 mAh powerful battery offers enough working hours for the device and it supports for 5W Qi wireless charging and 5W reverse charging. As Nothing claims the battery can be charged from 0 to 50 percent wirelessly with in half hour. Nothing warns the users to use only original cables and bricks compatible with Quick Charge 4.0 for efficient battery life.

The Nothing Phone (1) runs on Android 12 with its own Nothing launcher which comes with three years of software updates. The interface is relatively clean and is reminiscent of Stock Android we see on the Pixel devices. Nothing OS sits atop Android and from first impressions, it feels like a very minimal coating. It comes with a bunch of notification sounds that play nicely with the Glyph interface.

Powerful Cameras

The Nothing Phone (1) brings dual cameras of 50 MP, the main camera is OIS coupled f/1.88 aperture and the other one is ultrawide sensor with f/2.2 aperture and macro capabilities. The front camera is equipped with 16-MP of f/2.45 aperture and night-time shooting capabilities. The Nothing (1) can record up to 4K video at 30 fps or 1080p video at 30/60 fps.

Glyph Interface: Unique Attraction for Nothing Phone (1)

Okay, let’s talk about the lights on the back. There are 900 LEDs creatively positioned across the backside of the Nothing Phone (1). They are customizable and can help notify you when a particular contact rings or messages your phone. You can also use it to check on your battery life and know when reverse charging is in use. It looks very cool in person when the lights flicker on in tandem with a notification sound. But if you choose any rapid-paced lighting effects, it can feel a little seizure or migraine-inducing.

Conclusion

The Nothing Phone is an incredibly designed device that has a unique glyph interface in the back of the phone. It's similar to the Apple iPhone in terms of its looks and it runs on the Android OS, which is reminiscent of Pixel phones. We will be sure to keep you updated on availability and prices for this phone, so please sign up for our mailing list to stay informed. Thanks for reading!

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