Nothing Phone 1
- Brand
- Nothing
- SoC
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus
- Display
- 6.55-inch
- Storage
- 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
- Micro SD card support
- No
- Front camera
- 16MP selfie camera
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
- Ports
- USB-C
- Connectivity
- 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
- Dimensions
- 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3mm
- Weight
- 193.5g
- IP Rating
- IP53 dust and water resistance
- Colors
- White, Black
- Operating System
- Nothing OS
- Camera
- 50MP IMX766, f/1.9, 1/1.56-inch
- Display type
- OLED
- RAM and Storage
- 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB
- Security
- In-display optical fingerprint scanner
- Wide-Angle Camera
- 50MP JN1, f/2.2, 114-degree field-of-view ultra-wide
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Best accessories for the Nothing Phone 1 in 2023
Pair your Nothing Phone with a protective case, truly wireless earbuds, a wireless charger, and other accessories. Read on.
Although the Nothing Phone 1 isn't the best smartphone Nothing has to offer anymore, it's still a capable device in 2023. The Nothing Phone 2, released in July, took that crown with an improved processor and camera system. However, you can make your Phone 1 better than ever with a few neat accessories. Aside from putting on a case or screen protector for some added protection, you can add some of the best chargers, cables, and earbuds to your Phone 1 for a much better experience. With Nothing OS 2.0 headed to Phone 1 right now, your phone's internal software is getting a refresh, so all that's left for you to do is refresh your accessory portfolio.
Update: Nothing OS 2.0 for Phone 1 is rolling out now
Nothing OS 2.0 is still based on Android 13, but comes with a plethora of new features.
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Nothing has confirmed that the Phone 1 will receive the Nothing OS 2.0 update next week. The confirmation comes a couple of weeks after the company's founder and CEO, Carl Pei, announced that internal beta testing of Nothing OS 2.0 for the Phone 1 had already started. In the run-up to the launch of the Nothing Phone 2, Pei had announced plans to roll out Nothing OS 2.0 to the Phone 1 in August as part of the company's promise of providing up to three years of Android updates and four years of security updates to its flagship devices.
Android 14 beta tacker: List of major phones getting the latest update
A lot of phones have already received a taste of Android 14, with more to follow soon.
Android 14 picked up the "beta" tag a while ago on Google Pixel devices, but that doesn't mean the non-Google phone you’re carrying in your pocket will get the same treatment anytime soon. This is because, unlike Apple, Google allows other OEMs to customize Android and ship their phones with various skins, which naturally takes time to develop and evaluate whenever a new version of the operating system is about to release.
How to download the Android 14 beta to the Nothing Phone 1
You can now load Android 14 beta on your Nothing Phone 1. Here's how to do it.
Both the Nothing Phone 1 and Phone 2 run a relatively lightweight, skinned version of Android called Nothing OS. Since the release of the Phone 1, the company has done a great job keeping its software up to date and issuing a number of improvements. The same applies to the Phone 2, with the brand making considerable efforts to bring new features with Nothing OS 2.
Nothing Phone 2 vs Nothing Phone 1: Is the second-gen worth an upgrade?
Nothing's Phone 2 is a refined version of Phone 1, but does it have enough improvements to justify a price jump?
Nothing's first attempt at a smartphone, Phone 1, broke from the market's status quo in a lot of ways. Namely, it brought a transparent design that revealed the internal components of the smartphone were carefully designed to look sleek and futuristic. However, Phone 1 was a bit underpowered and wasn't available in the U.S., which limited the reach of Nothing's smartphone. Phone 2 aims to fix a lot of those issues, packing an improved processor and upgraded camera hardware that puts it more in line with the best phones available. Most of all, it's available in more markets and regions, including the U.S. But all these improvements to Phone 2 came with a price hike, so which Nothing smartphone is the better value in 2023?
Nothing Phone OS update tracker: Here are all the official Nothing OS builds to download and install
We tracked down all the Nothing OS updates so you don't have to.
Ever since the Carl Pei-backed startup Nothing unveiled the Nothing Phone 1 to the world, it's been making headlines for various reasons. Its Glyph lighting interface got a lot of attention, as did Nothing's idea of embracing a close-to-stock version of Android. Launched with Android 12-based "Nothing OS" out of the box, the phone picked up a stable Android 13 update in the form of Nothing OS 1.5 back in February this year. When it comes to software support, the company promised three years of Android upgrades and four years of security updates delivered every two months.
Nothing Phone 1 update delivers new features, system improvements, and bug fixes
Nothing OS version 1.5.4 brings minor improvements and patches before the upcoming Android 14 update
Nothing is rolling out a minor update for the Nothing Phone 1. The company announced the Nothing OS version 1.5.4 on Twitter this week, which brings performance improvements and new features to the phone. The rollout is global and should reach most Phone 1 users shortly.
Nothing OS 1.5.3 brings Ear 2 support, February 2023 patches, and more
Nothing has released a new update for Nothing OS, which is now rolling out to Phone 1 users.
Nothing has just announced its latest OS release delivering Nothing OS 1.5.3. The latest update builds on Nothing OS 1.5 which is based on Android 13. Now, as far as what the latest update brings, you're getting a ton of bug fixes, new visual enhancements, performance improvements, new wallpapers, and more.
Here's how to revive your Nothing Phone 1 back to factory firmware with this unbrick tool
The EDL flashing tool is now available for everyone
The Nothing Phone 1 is easily one of the most beautiful smartphones on the market, with its unique light-up notification “glyphs” and glass-aluminum design. The maker has also been receptive towards the aftermarket developer community on XDA. Apart from the ready availability of the kernel sources, you can easily unlock the bootloader of the phone, which means diving into the modding scene is rather seamless for the Nothing Phone 1.
Nothing Phone 1 finally gets stable Android 13 — with a month-old security patch
The release comes after two months of beta testing
Nothing pushed the first Nothing OS 1.5 Open Beta build for the Nothing Phone 1 back in December, giving users a chance to experience Android 13 ahead of the stable rollout. After a brief testing phase, the company has now started rolling out the first stable build of the Nothing OS 1.5 branch for the smartphone.
The Nothing Phone 1 has picked up a new software update. No, the phone isn't getting the Android 13 OTA today, but the latest Nothing OS 1.1.8 for the stable track does deliver January 2023 security patches plus various under-the-hood performance fixes. Owners of the company's wireless earbuds will be happy to know that the update also integrates the Nothing X app with the OS.
How the Nothing Phone 1 was snuck into the US
Nothing is now offering a Phone 1 to those in the US. For $300, you get a device without a proper warranty and a hampered experience.
When Nothing announced its new Beta Membership program, I glanced over it, thinking it was another press release meant to drum up hype around the brand. But taking a closer look, it was an interesting proposal that offered those in the United States access to a Nothing Phone 1. If you're from outside the country, this might not sound exciting, especially considering that the Phone 1 has been available for several months already in a lot of regions. But for those in the U.S., this seemed to be a golden opportunity to pick up a Phone 1 through an official retail channel, and with a substantial discount to boot.
Nothing Phone 1 gets one step closer to receiving stable Android 13 update
A new hotfix OTA is rolling out to beta testers
Nothing has been working on a stable Android 13 release for the Nothing Phone 1 for some time now, and the company had already rolled out two Open Beta builds. Just within a week after the second Nothing OS 1.5 beta was released for the phone, the OEM has now started seeding another fresh beta with a focus on system stability. However, instead of being a full-fledged release, the new build is rolling out as a hotfix on top of the second beta.
Spruce up your Poco F1 or Realme GT Neo 2 with a fresh coat of Paranoid Android Topaz
Paranoid Android Topaz beta is now available for more devices
After releasing the first beta of Paranoid Android Topaz for the Google Pixel 7 series, the Paranoid Android team is back again with new beta builds based on Android 13 for a bunch of phones, including the OnePlus 9 and the venerable Poco F1.
The Nothing Phone 1 is making its US debut, but there's a catch
Several months after its initial launch, the Nothing Phone 1 is finally available for purchase to those in the US.
The Nothing Phone 1 originally made its debut back in the summer of 2022 and since then, the company has delivered various updates to the handset, with the firm even announcing an open beta for its Nothing OS 1.5 update based on Android 13. While many worldwide have been able to purchase and enjoy the Nothing Phone 1, those in the US were left without an official retail channel to purchase the phone, even as the company announced that it had sold one million Nothing products.
Nothing Phone 1 jumps on the Android 13 bandwagon with Nothing OS 1.5 open beta
One step closer to stable
Nothing has finally kickstarted the Nothing OS 1.5 open beta program for the Nothing Phone 1, allowing users to try out an early version of the new software based on Android 13 ahead of the public release. The beta program goes live just over two weeks after the company started recruiting the beta aspirants through its community forums.
Nothing announces 1 million products sold, a little over a year after the company's first product launch
Nothing has announced a new milestone, selling one million products since its launch, which is quite a figure for a small company.
Even before Carl Pei's official announcement that he would be leaving OnePlus, there were already rumblings that he was going to start an exciting new chapter with the launch of a new company. Nothing would have financial backing and support from some of tech's most elite and even celebrities, like iPod inventor Tony Fadell, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman, and YouTuber Casey Neistat. Less than a year after the company's launch, it would come out with its first product, the Ear 1. Since then, it has launched the Phone 1 and another pair of wireless earbuds with the Ear Stick.
[Update: Open Beta sign-up is now live] Nothing Phone 1 will receive its first Android 13 open beta update in two weeks
Its Android 13 closed beta program starts today
[Update 11/30/2022 @ 09:15 ET]: Nothing has now kickstarted the open beta recruitment for evaluating Nothing OS 1.5 before the stable rollout. In a recent post on its community forums, the company noted that the registration process will require you to submit the IMEI of your Nothing Phone 1.
Nothing Phone 1 receives latest security patches and several improvements with Nothing OS 1.1.7
The update brings battery percentage support for Apple AirPods, battery status improvements, and more
Nothing is rolling out a fresh software update for the Nothing Phone 1, but it's not the Android 13 beta that Carl Pei teased recently. Instead, it's another Android 12-based update that brings the latest security patches to the device, a new feature, and some performance improvements.
Nothing Phone 1 will soon receive its first Android 13 beta update
Nothing's CEO Carl Pei has shared a screenshot revealing the firmware version of the update
Nothing could soon kick off the Android 13 beta program for the Nothing Phone 1. In true Nothing fashion, the company's CEO Carl Pei has teased the beta update on Twitter, and we expect it to arrive in the coming weeks.