Nothing CEO Carl Pei has released a video that highlights the shortcomings of the Nothing Power (1) model which did not transit into a production model. The Nothing Power (1) was a charger and power bank that was supposed to simultaneously charge multiple devices. The Nothing Power (1) bears a close semblance in transparent design to the Nothing Ear (2).

Nothing Power (1) suffers the same fate as the Apple AirPower

The Nothing CEO video shows a prototype of the Power (1) with Nothing’s signature transparent look. It has a large Qi charging coil on the top which supports wireless charging. The gadget also had a USB-C and USB-A port on its back. Therefore, the Power (1) was designed to simultaneously charge three devices. It has an integrated battery, meaning that the charger can also serve as a power bank.

Nothing says that the transparent plastic housing of the Power (1) was not solid enough to withstand drops. The device was significantly heavier because of the presence of the integrated battery. Nothing also experienced temperature management issues during the development of the Power (1). This was more evident when charging with USB and wirelessly simultaneously.

The housing and temperature problems for Nothing Power (1) led to its failure to become a commercial product. Nothing has since released a high-speed GaN charger but obviously less ambitious than the Power (1). Apple’s AirPower charger underwent a similar trajectory as the Nothing Power (1). The gadget was eventually canceled by Apple after several years of delay.

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