After months of teasing, Nothing has finally launched its first smartphone called the Nothing Phone (1). So let’s take a look at all of its specifications and features in detail.

Design & display

Starting off with the design, the Phone (1) is quite unique from other smartphones on the market. The company has made this device with a transparent back cover that reveals the grooves and outlines of the hardware inside the smartphone.

A clean-looking camera bump is tucked away in the top left corner of the device, which is outlined by one of the most unique features of the smartphone, the LED lights. The Nothing Phone (1) comes with a Glyph interface made up of over 900 LEDs. This is basically a multi-purpose notification light that can do more than just let you know that you got a notification.

It can act as a progress bar for when you are charging the phone, indicate when a device is being wirelessly reverse charged, and can also let you know who’s calling you when your phone is silent and faced down. Additionally, it also has custom notification light patterns to go with different apps. Other than that, the device features flat aluminum edges that give it a premium feel.

Up front, the Phone (1) comes with a 6.55-inch OLED Full HD+ AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. It has 500 nits typical brightness, 1,200 nits peak brightness,  HDR10+ support, and 10-bit color. The display has a punch-hole located at the top left for the front camera and features Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. The display has even bezels going around it giving the screen a premium look.

Specs

Coming to what’s under the hood, the device houses a Snapdragon 778G+ chipset paired with the Adreno 642L GPU. It comes configured with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It uses a 4,500mAh battery to keep the lights on and pairs it with 33W fast charging support. The company states that the Phone (1) can be charged to full in about an hour. The device also has 15W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging.

Software-wise, the Phone (1) comes with the Nothing OS which is pretty close to stock Android 12 and doesn’t have any bloatware. The brand is currently working on making the phone compatible with their devices (Nothing Ear 1) along with third-party devices like Tesla cars. Nothing promises 3 years of Android updates and 4 years of security patches every 2 months for the Phone (1).

Cameras

For optics, the Nothing Phone (1) brings a dual camera on the back consisting of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 1/1.56 inch sensor size. The primary sensor has support for both optical image stabilization and electronic image stabilization. The primary camera is accompanied by a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 ultra-wide sensor with 114 degrees field of view. Up front, the smartphone gets a 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 sensor for snapping selfies and video calls.

Pricing & Availability

The Nothing Phone (1) has debuted globally with the following price tags:

UK

• 8GB + 128GB – £399
• 8GB + 256GB – £449
• 12GB + 256GB – £499

The device will be available for purchase for the first time at Kiosk, Covent Garden on July 16. After which, the phone will arrive at partner retail stores on July 18. Finally, starting July 21, the device will be made available for purchase on Nothing.tech website.

The company has yet to announce the pricing and availability of the smartphone in other regions like Europe, Asia, etc.

As for India, Nothing’s site reveals that the smartphone will start from ₹31,999 in the country, but the pricing of the higher variants is still under wraps. So, stay tuned for more updates on the matter.

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The Chinese tech startup Nothing is gearing up to launch its first smartphone in the Market dubbed the Nothing Phone (1). The device is scheduled to debut on July 12 at the “Return to instinct” event.

Now, ahead of the launch, a report from Rootmygalaxy has revealed the pricing and storage options of the upcoming smartphone along with its specifications and renders. So, let’s take a look.

Previously, leaks and teasers have revealed the White-colored Phone (1), and the new leak reveals a Black color option. The report mentions that the device will come in three storage configurations –  8GB + 128GB, 8GB+ 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB.

Now for the most interesting part, citing industry sources, the report mentions that the Noting Phone (1) will have a starting price of $397 (INR 31, 000 Approx) for the base variant. The 8GB + 256GB variant could cost around $419 (INR 32,000 Approx), and as for the top-end 12GB + 256GB variant, it is said to be priced around $456 (INR 36,000 Approx). The report also mentions that Indian customers will get the device first, while the device will hit other global markets in late July.

Coming to the specifications, the Noting Phone (1) is said to come with a 6.55-inch OLED display with 120Hz. Under the hood, it will feature the Snapdragon 778+ 5G chipset paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM (virtually expandable) and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The battery will have a 4500mAh capacity with a decent 45W fast charging, and the device will operate on Android 12-based Nothing OS.

For optics, the device will carry a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 50MP primary sensor and a 16MP secondary sensor. On the front, the smartphone will house a 16MP selfie shooter. Other features of the Phone (1) include an in-display fingerprint sensor, 5W reverse wireless charging, and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos certification. For connectivity, the device will have 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer.

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The mysterious Nothing Phone (1) will be launched on July 12 in an event called “Return to instinct”. The smartphone’s pre-order details are already out and we know that it will be sold in India exclusively through Flipkart. However, according to a new report, Nothing is also considering selling its debut phone offline through Reliance Digital stores.

91mobiles in association with tipster Yogesh Brar, has revealed that Nothing is in conversation with Reliance Digital to sell the Nothing Phone (1) in offline stores. For those who don’t know, Reliance Digital is an Indian consumer electronics store. It is a subsidiary of Reliance Retail, owned by Reliance Industries.

Nothing’s move to market its smartphone offline will be appreciated in India because a huge chunk of the Indian population prefers visiting offline stores for buying expensive products. Most people still want to see and feel the product in real life before making a decision.

Recently, the pre-order details of the Nothing Phone (1) also surfaced online. According to leaks, customers interested in buying the Nothing Phone (1) will have to purchase a pre-order pass at a security deposit of Rs. 2,000 which will be adjusted at the time of final purchase. Moreover, the Phone (1) will be sold through an invite-only system initially and the Nothing’s community members will get early access to the phone.

Nothing Phone (1)’s key features are also out. According to previous leaks and rumors, the smartphone will boast a 120Hz OLED panel. It features Snapdragon 778+ Soc under the hood and carries up to 8GB RAM. The smartphone has a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel main camera and a 16-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front, it will likely have an 8-megapixel shooter for selfies and video calls. Nothing Phone (1) will be fueled by a 4500mAh battery and support 45W fast charging. It will run NothingOS based on Android 12 out of the box.

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The much-hyped Nothing Phone (1) will be unveiled at an event on Tuesday 12 July called Return to Instinct. Ahead of the imminent launch, Phone (1) has received TUV SUD safety certification. Moreover, a screenshot of Flipkart code has also been leaked which suggests the listing of the smartphone’s accessories. We know very little about the actual hardware specs for the handset. However, its design and appearance are revealed by the company.

A tweet by popular tipster Mukul Sharma suggests that the Nothing Phone (1) has been listed on the TUV SUD certification platform with model number A063. Sharma also shared a screenshot of the Flipkart code which reveals that the accessories of the Phone (1) will be available for sale on Flipkart. The TUV SUD certification did not reveal any new information about the smartphone.

As mentioned, The Nothing Phone (1) will be launched on July 12 in London. A recent video by Youtuber Marques Brownlee gave us a good look at how this phone is going to try and stand out. The video revealed the front of the Phone which shows the Phone has a punch-hole placed at the upper-left corner of the display.

The front of the smartphone is “nothing” special. However, the back sure does look interesting. You can’t view the hardware components as we’ve seen in previous HTC or Xiaomi phones but it does have some elements of translucency.

The smartphone has LED lights on the back which I personally found very cool. The lights are called “Glyph Interface” and they come with loads of customization options. For example, you can customize it to glow with the beat of the ringtone. Read more about it here.

The LED lights and transparent design are compelling features but the success of the smartphone will depend on its hardware and performance.

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