When an innovative product hits the market, everyone wants to copy it or at least take inspiration from it. Nothing’s smartphones, while not very different from other Android phones in terms of hardware, feature a unique transparent design clad with LED lights. So far, the London-based startup is the only one to release such phones, but it may soon have a competitor—or should we say, copycat? Infinix is reportedly working on a new smartphone that could look just like the recently released Phone (2).
The Phone could launch next month with GT series branding
Tipster Mukul Sharma tweeted that Infinix is preparing a new smartphone under a new GT-branded lineup. The phone is said to be inspired by the much-hyped Nothing Phone (2). Sharma also shared a render of the alleged handset, which shows markings that look similar to the Glyph Interface on Nothing phones.
The image does not make it clear whether the phone will have a transparent back like the Nothing Phone (1) and Phone (2). But the tipster says this Infinix smartphone will be launched in the gaming-oriented category and will be priced “much less” than the recently released Nothing phone.
While this is all interesting news, it seems that Infinix could get into legal trouble for copying the Phone (2). Carl Pei, the CEO of the London-based startup, replied to Sharma’s tweet and said he is readying up his lawyers. It is possible that Pei was joking, as he also added a laughing emoticon. However, it is certain that Nothing has patented the Glyph Interface on its phones, so if a company is copying it, they could easily be dragged into court.
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