Nothing is a new tech company that aims to create products that are simple, elegant and intuitive. Their first product, the Nothing Phone (1), is a smartphone that challenges the conventions of the industry with its unique design, features and philosophy. In this review, we will take a closer look at what makes the Nothing Phone (1) stand out from the crowd.
Design: Less is More
The Nothing Phone (1) has a sleek and minimalist design that showcases its dual-side Gorilla Glass and aluminium frame. The phone has symmetrical bezels and a 6.55-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. The display is bright, sharp and smooth, and offers an immersive viewing experience.
The most distinctive feature of the phone is the Glyph Interface, which is a set of multiple LED lights on the back of the phone that can display different patterns and colors to indicate notifications, calls, charging status, camera fill light and more. The Glyph Interface is a new way to communicate with your phone without relying on sound or vibration. You can customize the Glyph patterns for different contacts, apps and settings, and even flip the phone to activate silent mode with lights only.
The Nothing Phone (1) also has a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of two 50 MP sensors for wide and ultra-wide shots. The camera can capture stunning photos and videos with realistic colors, details and stability. The camera also has a built-in ring-light feature that uses the Glyph Interface to illuminate close-up subjects with a gentle light.
The phone has no 3.5mm headphone jack, but it supports wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. It also has an IP53 rating for splash, water and dust resistance.
Performance: Smart and Fast
The Nothing Phone (1) runs on Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, with Nothing OS 1.5.3 as its custom skin. Nothing OS is a smooth and secure user interface that offers bespoke apps, fonts, sounds and wallpapers, as well as effortless integration with third party products. The phone also has no bloatware or unwanted apps.
The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 778G+ 5G chipset, which is a 6nm octa-core processor with Adreno 642L GPU. The phone comes in three variants: 128GB/8GB RAM, 256GB/8GB RAM and 256GB/12GB RAM. The phone has a smart software that learns from your usage and optimizes the power delivery to the most-used apps, while freezing the rest to conserve battery.
The phone also supports 5G connectivity, as well as Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC and GPS. The phone has a fingerprint sensor under the display, as well as an accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro and compass.
Features: Innovative and Fun
The Nothing Phone (1) has some unique features that make it more than just a smartphone. One of them is the Nothing Ecosystem, which is an open platform that allows you to control third party products from the Quick Settings menu as easily as Nothing products. For example, you can unlock your Tesla car, turn on the AC and see the miles left on your phone screen. You can also check your AirPods battery status without opening any separate apps.
Another feature is the NFT Gallery, which is a native app that lets you collect, display and track your NFTs on your home screen. You can choose from five different sizes for your NFTs and see their prices in real time.
The phone also has some fun features like live HDR video recording, studio lighting effects for selfies, reverse wireless charging for other devices and more.
Battery: Long-lasting and Fast-charging
The Nothing Phone (1) has a 4500 mAh Li-Ion battery that can last up to 108 hours of endurance rating according to GSMArena tests. The battery supports 33W wired charging with PD3.0 and QC4 standards, which can charge the phone from 0% to 50% in 30 minutes and from 0% to 100% in 70 minutes (advertised). The battery also supports 15W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging.
Conclusion: A Phone Like No Other
The Nothing Phone (1) is a smartphone that breaks the mold with its minimalist design, innovative features and smart performance. It is a phone that aims to reduce distractions and enhance interactions, while offering a smooth and secure user experience. It is a phone that can bring us back to us.
If you are looking for a smartphone that is different from anything else on the market, you might want to check out the Nothing Phone (1). It is available in white and black colors, and costs $402.00 / £379.99 / €379.00.
