Nothing phone (1) / Nothing Phone 1 / Nothing Phone One

Quirky and unusual design Slick, easy-to-use software Glyph Interface is eye-catching Main camera takes good photos Wireless charging

Short battery life Inconsistent wide-angle camera Late Android 13 update schedule

“The Nothing Phone 1 is quirky, unusual, and eye-catching — all in a good way. From the LED lights to the simple software, there's a lot to like.”

One-of-a-kind glass design with Glyph UI, IP53-rated.

Weak ingress protection.

So, we do recommend getting the Nothing Phone (1) for its uniqueness, speed, and camera as they come at a competitive price. Yes, it's not a top-tier phone, but it does feel and behave like one, and while it's not a flagship killer, it sure isn't a...

Snappy performance ; Smooth-scrolling, pleasant-to-use OLED screen ; Some unique use cases for glyph notification system ; Four years of security updates promised

Battery life is just okay ; No charger included ; No track record of success yet

The Nothing Phone 1’s unique design includes lights on the back panel that illuminate in combinations called glyphs. Otherwise, it’s a perfectly good, perfectly normal midrange Android phone with a 6.5-inch screen, 50-megapixel camera with OIS, and...

Great 120Hz screen ; Nice Software ; Snappy hardware ; Unique product design

Small design miscues ; Camera issues ; Limited release

Unique design elements ; Feels great in the hand ; Pretty good camera ; Good performance ; Dependable battery life ; Pretty-looking, 120 Hz screen - very good at the price point

Speaker sound is OK, but a bit tinny ; Glyph notification may not be as practical ; No sign of what that wide Nothing ecosystem might be

Transparent design is edgy but practical ; Well-rounded smartphone with tactical compromises ; Competitively priced at 399 GBP ; Up to four years of software updates

Battery life is underwhelming ; Ultra-wide camera is not the most reliable ; Not available in the US

There's a lot to like about Nothing's first-ever smartphone. By prioritizing commonly used facets such as the display, software, and design, the device gives off an aura that's well above its pay grade. For £399, you'll have to settle on some aspects...

Fantastic display ; Better than expected performance ; Stylish design

Limited camera system ; Lower IP rating ; Mediocre battery

You may notice the section on things I didn’t like about the CMF Phone 1 is pretty thin. It’s the leeway devices get when companies price their products correctly. It’s not a perfect phone by any means, and you’ll still know you’re using a budget...