The Nothing Phone (1) is coming to challenge Apple and Samsung

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Until now, we’ve only learned one thing:

(Image credit: WIRED)

For the first time, the Nothing Phone has been confirmed, and this entrepreneur is attempting to build something genuinely new. For the first time in a few years, a new smartphone firm has sprung up, promising something innovative.

The company’s creator, Carl Pei, helped launch the successful phone brand OnePlus, so there’s no way it can’t have some sway. However, given that OnePlus has strayed far from its original objective of offering high-end specs at an affordable price, the Nothing Phone 1 may be poised to fill the void left by OnePlus’ departure.

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All the specifics of Pei’s business model can be found in our live blog from the Nothing event. What we do know about the Nothing Phone is as follows: (1).

A cheat sheet: Everything you need to know

  • In the summer of 2022, the Nothing Phone (1) will be available. The announcement will be made on July 12th.
  • There is a wireless charging coil on the back of the Nothing (1), which is visible through the transparent design.
  • The Qualcomm chip that will power the Nothing Phone (1) is still a mystery to us.
  • The promise of an OS that is fast and fluid and learns from your use is a lie. Apps should open and close quickly.
  • 3 years of software and 4 years of security upgrades are included in the Nothing Phone (1)’s warranty.
  • When it comes to adding a personal touch, nothing beats the voice recorder’s use of dot matrix fonts and retro graphic components.
  • There is no guarantee that third-party items like AirPods and Tesla cars will be seamlessly supported.

Nothing Phone (1): Release date and availability

There will be a “nothing phone 1” in the summer of 2022. It was verified at the Nothing event that the phone exists and has a name when founder Carl Pei spoke with Wired. The reveal will take place on July 12 at 11 AM ET/8 AM PT/4 PM BST, as we’ve just learned from the teaser.

At this time, there is no word on the cost. Even yet, considering Carl Pei’s role in helping to build up OnePlus as a low-cost but high-quality brand, it’s possible that the OnePlus 10 Pro or even the existing low-cost Google Pixel 6 may have a pricing that undercuts its major competitors.

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There is a significant chance that Carl Pei’s direct-to-consumer business model will continue in the future, which would mean lower prices for consumers.

According to a recent leak from Allround PC, the Phone (1) will go on sale on July 21 for roughly €500. With so little else to rely on, we’re a little unsure about this one.

Nothing Phone 1: Design

Pre-announcement images of the Nothing Phone’s design have finally been released.

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It also boasts a big wireless charging coil and a transparent rear panel, as hinted at in the teaser. The phone’s other components aren’t as obvious. It does appear to have flat sides, but we can see a dual-camera array on the back and what appear to be volume and power buttons on either side.

The Nothing Phone (1)’s specifications and characteristics, including its display size, are unknown. An FHD display and a 6.5-inch screen size are both rumored for the device.

Although there are still many unsolved questions, the Noting Phone (1) is expected to be one of the most eye-catching phones on the market this year.

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Nothing Phone (1): Nothing OS

We have a better idea of how the phone’s user interface will look. Images we’ve seen so far include an always-on display, rounded app icons, unique Nothing widgets, and the company’s recognized black and white design style.

With its “iconic design language,” Nothing OS claims to represent the finest of Android. Pre-installed apps are down by 40%, according to reports, and the overall user experience is quite close to stock Android.

Nothing claims that the use of the Nothing Phone (1) will be effortless because the graphics are consistent across all screens. You can see this in the dot matrix clock that shows on the device’s always-on display.

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Nothing is also emphasizing its unique visual language through the use of custom fonts, colors, and graphic components. Nothing. Animated weather graphics utilize the same font as the company logo, for example.

The voice recorder app, for example, has a nostalgic and whimsical feel. You can rewind and fast forward by manipulating an analog tape wheel.

Nothing has published a launcher for other phones so that you may have a taste of the Nothing Phone. There is a feeling that Nothing’s phone is more hype than substance based on the launcher peek, which we found to be disappointing.

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3 years of OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates can be expected.

Nothing Phone (1): Feature

Nothing has teamed up with Qualcomm to develop the Nothing Phone (1), but we don’t have any details on the device’s specifications just yet. A Snapdragon chip, potentially the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, is a strong bet.

It is also claimed that the Nothing Phone (1) will provide “fast and smooth performance” by providing customers with the optimal processing power and RAM needed for the specific program they are operating. Also, the phone should learn from your habits, as the apps you use most frequently will launch faster.

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This would only be possible with an OLED panel, based on the pictures’ depiction of an always-on display. A 120Hz refresh rate would be ideal, as is the case with most high-end Android devices.

a 6.55-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, as reported by TechDroider.

Nothing (1): Outlook on the phone

With LG, HTC, and other manufacturers no longer in the mix, the Android smartphone universe has shrunk during the last few years. In addition, Samsung’s hegemony has grown stale for those in search of something truly unique and intriguing. The Nothing Phone (1) has a lot to prove in a very competitive market, but we’re hopeful it makes an impact.

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