The Nothing Phone (1) was the debut smartphone from Carl Pei’s London-based tech company. It is best known for its unique Glyph Interface—a series of LED light strips on the back that sync with ringtones, show charging status, and act as a fill light for the camera.
As of April 2026, here are the full details:
📱 Design & Display
Unique Look: Transparent glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) with an aluminum frame.
Glyph Interface: 900+ LEDs on the back for notifications and aesthetics.
Display: 6.55-inch OLED, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, HDR10+, and 1200 nits peak brightness.
Build: IP53 water and dust resistance.
⚙️ Performance & Software
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6nm). While not a flagship chip, it was custom-tuned for this phone to support wireless charging.
Memory: Available in 8GB RAM (LPDDR5).
Storage: 256GB (UFS 3.1).
OS: Nothing OS (currently updated to version 2.5.5 based on Android 14). It offers a clean, near-stock Android experience with dot-matrix fonts and custom widgets.
📸 Camera System
Main: 50 MP, f/1.9 (Sony IMX766) with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization).
Ultrawide: 50 MP, f/2.2 (Samsung JN1) with a 114° field of view (doubles as a macro lens).
Selfie: 16 MP, f/2.5 (Sony IMX471).
Video: 4K at 30fps with Live HDR and Night Mode.
🔋 Battery & Charging
Capacity: 4500 mAh.
Wired: 33W fast charging (50% in ~30 mins). Note: No charger is included in the box.
Wireless: 15W wireless charging.
Reverse Wireless: 5W (to charge earbuds like the Ear (2) or Phone (2a) Case).