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Score SummaryMainstream Mid-Range ($250 – $549)
Hardware Score:6.5 / 10

The Glyph Interface Pioneer: Transparent Back, Symmetrical Bezels, and Dual 50MP Power

The Nothing Phone (1) shook up mobile design stagnation. With over 900 mini-LEDs synchronized for notification patterns, battery fill indicators, and camera fill lighting under transparent glass, paired with clean dot-matrix Nothing OS, it is a modern design icon.

Key Strengths

  • Iconic Glyph Interface with 900 white LEDs for personalized ringtones, notifications, and battery status
  • Transparent glass back showcases internal geometry, wireless coil, and heat pipes
  • Completely uniform symmetrical display bezels surrounding the flat 120Hz OLED screen
  • Custom Snapdragon 778G+ enabled both 15W wireless charging and 5W reverse charging
  • Dual 50MP camera setup (Sony IMX766 main + Samsung JN1 ultrawide with macro)

Points to Consider

  • Modest 33W wired charging speed takes roughly 70 minutes to reach 100%
  • IP53 rating protects against light rain and splashes, not submersion
  • Transparent rear can highlight internal dust particles if ever opened for repair
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Mainstream Mid-Range
Battery Capacity4,500 mAhTier avg: 5,000 mAh
Wired Charging33WTier avg: 45W
Recommended For:•Design purists and tech enthusiasts who value bold industrial innovation•Fans of clean, bloatware-free software with unique dot-matrix visual branding•Users wanting wireless and reverse wireless charging at a mid-range price

Nothing Phone (1) full specifications

148 verified specification points across 18 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2022-07-12
Released
2022-07-16
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm
Weight
193.5 g
Volume
100.2 cm³
Build
Recycled aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back
Frame
Recycled Aluminum
Back
Transparent Gorilla Glass 5
Front glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Water resistance
IP53 splash and dust resistant, Glyph Interface (900+ LEDs)
Certifications
IP53 splash and dust resistant, Glyph Interface (900+ LEDs) water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Midnight Titanium, Starlight Silver, Obsidian Black, Aurora Emerald

Display

20
Type
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
Size
6.55 inches
Screen-to-body
85.8%
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Pixel density
402 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Variable refresh
1-120 Hz
Peak brightness
1200 nits
Typical brightness
500 nits
Touch sampling
240 Hz
PWM dimming
240 Hz
HDR
HDR10+
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5See Its Deep Breakdown
Always-on display
Yes
Display area
124.6 cm²
Active width
71.8 mm
Active height
153.2 mm
Features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

7
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)See Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
6 nm
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
CPU cores
8
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Adreno 642L
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 12
User interface
Nothing OS 2.5
OS updates
3 years
Security updates
3 years

Memory

8
RAM options
8GB, 12GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB
Storage type
UFS 4.1
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide (main) camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX766 (1/1.56")See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/1.56"
Pixel size
1 µm
Aperture
f/1.88
Focal length
24 mm
35mm equivalent
24 mm
Field of view
84°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
PDAF, OIS
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps

Ultrawide camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Samsung JN1 (1/2.76")
Sensor format
1/2.76"
Pixel size
0.64 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal length
14 mm
35mm equivalent
14 mm
Field of view
114°
Optical zoom
0.6x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
PDAF, 4cm Macro
Video
4K@30fps

Camera features

4
Video
8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
16 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.0
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
4K at 60fps HDR
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
4500 mAh
Rated capacity
4400 mAh
Type
Si/C (Silicon-Carbon High-Density)See Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
33 W
Charge time
35 min
Wireless charging
15 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
32 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

14
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
605,000
Geekbench single-core
820
Geekbench multi-core
2950
3DMark
2,850
DXOMARK
114

Gaming

2
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
240 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
NO-PHONE1-01, NO-PHONE1-Global

How we rated the Phone (1)

How we score

The overall 6.5 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
6.7
6.7 reflecting the 6.55" 120Hz AMOLED (402 ppi) peaking at 1200 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
6.6
6.6 based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G with 12GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
6.8
6.8 driven by the 50MP main sensor with OIS, held back by the absence of a dedicated optical telephoto zoom, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
6.3
6.3 recognizing the 4500mAh capacity and 33W wired charging alongside 15W wireless support.
Software
7.0
7 recognizing the 3-year OS update commitment and 4 years of security patches.
Gaming
6.4
6.4 reflecting capable adreno 642l graphics, but held back by battery endurance (4500mAh) during sustained gaming sessions.
Durability
5.5
5.5 based on IP53 with 100% recycled aluminum frame, gorilla glass 5 front and back and gorilla glass 5.
Connectivity
5.5
5.5 reflecting wi-fi 6 (802.11ax) with usb type-c 2.0, 5G.
Features
6.0
6 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
7.2
7.2 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $329 launch price.

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Nothing Phone (1): common questions

What is the Glyph Interface on Nothing Phone (1)?

It is an array of 900 miniature white LEDs embedded under the transparent rear glass that light up for incoming calls, app notifications, charging progress, and as a portable camera fill light.

Does the Nothing Phone (1) have wireless charging?

Yes, Nothing specifically worked with Qualcomm to customize the Snapdragon 778G+ chip to support 15W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Battery Chemistry & Power Platform

Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Nothing Phone (1) are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Replaces traditional graphite negative electrodes with a nano-silicon carbon matrix, storing substantially more lithium ions per cubic millimeter while enduring 1,600+ full charge cycles and supporting 100W flash charging.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Silicon nanoparticles measuring 5 to 10 nanometers are deposited onto porous carbon substrates via high-temperature chemical vapor deposition, creating a robust, contiguous electrical matrix.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Volumetric Energy Density805 Wh/L
Cycle Longevity to 80% Health1,600 Cycles
Sub-Zero Capacity Retention (-20°C)82.4%
100W Charge Time (0-100%)35 minutes

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX858

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Nothing Phone (1) are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX858 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features full 2x2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) phase detection and identical computational color pipelines for telephoto and ultrawide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX858 Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX766

Silicon Score:9.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Nothing Phone (1) are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX766 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Powered dozens of best-selling smartphones with proven computational tuning, DOL-HDR, and All-Pixel PDAF.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX766 Breakdown
High-Efficiency Midrange Processor

Snapdragon 778G 5G

Silicon Score:7.9 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (7.8) and graphics capability scored on Nothing Phone (1) are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 778G 5G platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Fabricated on TSMC 6nm (N6) lithography, the Snapdragon 778G features 4x Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4GHz, an Adreno 642L GPU, and triple ISP concurrent capture.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Utilizes TSMC's 6nm EUV optical shrink technology, delivering 18% higher transistor density than standard 7nm.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu Benchmark v10610,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core1,010
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core2,920

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Snapdragon 778G 5G Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Nothing Phone (1) are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Silicon Score:8.6 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.5) and graphics capability scored on Nothing Phone (1) are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Corning Gorilla Glass 5 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Corning Gorilla Glass 5 is the legendary benchmark that powered hundreds of millions of smartphones globally. Designed specifically to protect against drops from waist height (1.2 meters) onto rough, unyielding surfaces, it survives up to 80% of drops from that height and remains a durable staple in mid-range devices.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Waist-Height Drop1.2 Meters
Surface Flaw Tolerance4x vs Competitor Soda-Lime
Optical Transmission92.0%

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Breakdown

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Nothing Phone (1) price by country

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CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$4698GB/128GB official launch MSRP
United Kingdom£3998GB/128GB UK launch price
CanadaCA$6398GB/128GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$4698GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Germany€4698GB/128GB European launch price
France€4698GB/128GB European launch price
Netherlands€4698GB/128GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 4498GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 5,4908GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 5,6908GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 3,7998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€4898GB/128GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$7898GB/128GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$6398GB/128GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 1,7198GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 1,7598GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥72,7008GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Austria€4898GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€4898GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Finland€4898GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Italy€4898GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Spain€4898GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€4898GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Greece€4898GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 1,9498GB/128GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 11,4908GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪1,7598GB/128GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩647,0008GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$3,6698GB/128GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$15,2008GB/128GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 1,7098GB/128GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 1448GB/128GB official launch MSRP
India₹32,9998GB/128GB official India price
PakistanRs 119,9998GB/128GB official Pakistan price
Bangladesh৳56,9998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 7,599,0008GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱27,3908GB/128GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 2,1798GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫11,910,0008GB/128GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$2,6998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$9,0998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦727,0008GB/128GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 8,7998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£23,1998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺17,0998GB/128GB official launch MSRP