Nothing Phone 1, the first transparent smartphone
You will own Nothing Phone 1 and you will be happy, if it is up to Carl Pei (ex-OnePlus) who started his own business.
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Nothing Phone 1, product of a mysterious start-up
The mysterious company Nothing, founded in London by Pei, seems to have quite the British flair for aberrant products and technical solutions. And that too for an affordable price. We know very little about the company Nothing. We do know that the company works with a number of very creative designers. There is radio silence around this start-up.
What does come out are striking products, such as the Ear (1), which rivals Apple’s Airpods for a low price.
“Smartphone like no other”
Now the silence is broken again with a spectacular smartphone. The Nothing Phone 1 has a number of striking features that make this phone really different from all other phones. This is especially true for appearance.
The first thing you notice is that this phone is transparent. You can see exactly what kind of electronics is built into the phone. Furthermore, the shape is optimal for use in your hand. The IP53 certification guarantees that this phone is sealed and resistant to moisture, although it is better not to dive deep sea with it.
The Glyph interface, unique to the Nothing Phone 1
What makes this phone really striking is the interplay of the 900 LEDs on the back. These are arranged around elements such as the camera and the wireless charging coil and may flash in programmable patterns. It is difficult to express this Glyph interface in words. That’s why we’ve posted a video below where Pei himself demonstrates his creation.
This video also takes a closer look at the philosophy behind this remarkable smartphone.
The hardware of this phone is good, but nothing spectacular. The battery does not last very long, but this phone charges quickly. His cameras are good, but pretty average. The screen is a 6.55in Full HD+ flexible OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. In combination with the somewhat older Snapdragon 778G+ chipset, this is sufficient for smooth gameplay.
On the contrary, extra attention has been paid to Nothing OS, the version of Android that has been adapted to this device. NothingOS differs little from standard Android in terms of user experience. The company emphasizes collaboration with other devices, user-friendliness and smart design.
For example, the Android apps from Google are loaded extra quickly, making the phone feel smooth to use. And, you are entitled to three years of updates and four years of security updates. This is a lot in the smartphone industry.
Conclusion Nothing Phone 1
Are you tired of dull smartphones and do you really want a radically different design? Then this is your phone. In exchange for the € 469 that this device costs, you get a phone that is pleasant to operate, a balanced user experience and a unique design. The downside is the short battery life and the average cameras, but luckily the phone charges quickly.
