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  • Nothing Phone (1)

    The Nothing Phone (1) launched in India in July 2022 at Rs 32,999 for 8 GB plus 128 GB, and its arrival was one of the most hyped launches of the year. Carl Pei's new company built the phone around a transparent back with Glyph Interface LED strips that light up for calls, notifications and charging status, a design that genuinely looked unlike anything else on sale.

    Beneath the lights is a solid mid-range package. The 6.55-inch flexible OLED has uniform bezels and runs at 120Hz, and the Snapdragon 778G+ provides good everyday performance, though behind the Snapdragon 870 in rivals like the iQOO Neo 6. Nothing OS 1.0 is a clean, quick skin over Android 12 with custom widgets and a dot-matrix font.

    The dual 50 MP cameras, a Sony IMX766 main with OIS and a Samsung JN1 ultrawide, deliver pleasant results in daylight but are ordinary at night. The 4500 mAh battery gives a day of use, with 33W wired, 15W wireless and reverse wireless charging. Against the OnePlus Nord 2T it offered a far more distinctive design and wireless charging, though early software bugs hurt its reputation.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 32,999 (base variant)
    India launchJuly 2022
    SegmentMid-range
    Display6.55-inch, Flexible OLED, 120Hz, 1080 x 2400
    ProcessorSnapdragon 778G+
    RAM8 GB / 12 GB
    Storage128 GB / 256 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP main (OIS) + 50 MP ultrawide
    Front camera16 MP
    Battery4500 mAh
    Charging33W wired, wireless
    Software at launchAndroid 12, Nothing OS 1.0
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIP53
    Headphone jackNo
    Weight193.5 g
    ColoursWhite, Black

    What we like

    • Unique transparent design with Glyph lights
    • Uniform bezels on a 120Hz OLED
    • Wireless charging at this price
    • Clean Nothing OS

    What could be better

    • Average low-light camera
    • Early software bugs
    • No charger in the box

    Who should buy it

    Buyers who want a mid-ranger that looks completely different from the crowd while still offering clean, fast software.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (July 2022). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

  • Nothing Phone (2)

    Nothing launched the Phone (2) in India in July 2023 at Rs 44,999 for 8 GB plus 128 GB, pushing the brand into premium territory. It refined the Phone (1) design with a subtly curved glass back, more segmented Glyph lights and new functions such as a progress bar that can track an Uber or food delivery, and a Glyph timer.

    The 6.7-inch LTPO OLED adapts from 1 to 120Hz and is noticeably bigger and brighter than its predecessor's screen. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 was a previous-generation flagship chip but still fast and efficient, comfortably ahead of the OnePlus Nord 3's Dimensity 9000. Nothing OS 2.0 introduced the monochrome icons and widgets that became a signature of the brand.

    The dual 50 MP cameras, with a Sony IMX890 main and a Samsung JN1 ultrawide, improved processing but remained a step behind the OnePlus 11R and Pixel 7a. The 4700 mAh battery lasts a full day, with 45W wired and 15W wireless charging. It is a polished, distinctive alternative to Samsung and OnePlus at the upper end of mid-range.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 44,999 (base variant)
    India launchJuly 2023
    SegmentUpper mid-range
    Display6.7-inch, LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 1080 x 2412
    ProcessorSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1
    RAM8 GB / 12 GB
    Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP main (OIS) + 50 MP ultrawide
    Front camera32 MP
    Battery4700 mAh
    Charging45W wired, wireless
    Software at launchAndroid 13, Nothing OS 2.0
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIP54
    Headphone jackNo
    Weight201.2 g
    ColoursWhite, Dark Grey

    What we like

    • Fast Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
    • Useful upgraded Glyph functions
    • Smooth LTPO display
    • Clean, stylish Nothing OS 2.0

    What could be better

    • Cameras trail similarly priced rivals
    • Only IP54
    • Expensive compared with the Phone (1)

    Who should buy it

    Buyers who want flagship-class performance with a distinctive design and clean software for under Rs 50,000.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (July 2023). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

  • Nothing Phone (2a)

    The Phone (2a) launched in India in March 2024 at Rs 23,999 for 8 GB plus 128 GB, making Nothing's design accessible to a much larger audience. It was also partly designed with Indian buyers in mind, and its horizontal camera layout, framed by three Glyph light strips, gave it a friendly, slightly retro look distinct from its pricier siblings.

    The 6.7-inch flexible AMOLED runs at 120Hz with thin, even bezels. The custom MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro is efficient and fast enough for everyday use and moderate gaming, broadly matching the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 in the Redmi Note 13 Pro. Nothing OS 2.5 over Android 14 stays clean, with no bloatware and three years of OS updates promised.

    The two 50 MP cameras, a main with OIS and an ultrawide, produce good daylight photos with natural tones. Battery life is a strength, with the 5000 mAh cell easily reaching a day and a half, and 45W charging. It lacks wireless charging and has only IP54, but against the Redmi Note 13 Pro and Realme 12 Pro it offers cleaner software and a more memorable design.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 23,999 (base variant)
    India launchMarch 2024
    SegmentMid-range
    Display6.7-inch, Flexible AMOLED, 120Hz, 1084 x 2412
    ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
    RAM8 GB / 12 GB
    Storage128 GB / 256 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP main (OIS) + 50 MP ultrawide
    Front camera32 MP
    Battery5000 mAh
    Charging45W wired
    Software at launchAndroid 14, Nothing OS 2.5
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIP54
    Headphone jackNo
    Weight190 g
    ColoursBlack, White

    What we like

    • Distinctive design at a mid-range price
    • Excellent battery life
    • Clean software with no bloat
    • Uniform-bezel AMOLED

    What could be better

    • No wireless charging
    • Only IP54
    • Fewer Glyph features than the Phone (2)

    Who should buy it

    Mid-range buyers who want clean software, strong battery life and a phone that looks different from everything else.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (March 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

  • Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

    Nothing launched the Phone (2a) Plus in India in July 2024 at Rs 27,999 for 8 GB plus 256 GB, just four months after the Phone (2a). Rather than a new design, it was a mid-cycle upgrade with a metallic finish in Grey or Black, a faster chip, more storage and better selfie hardware, aimed at buyers who found the (2a) slightly short on performance.

    The Dimensity 7350 Pro is a modest step up from the 7200 Pro, about ten percent quicker in practice, with the same 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display. Nothing OS 2.6 on Android 14 is unchanged in its clean, minimal approach. The Glyph lights now support more custom ringtones and notification patterns.

    The rear pairing of a 50 MP main and 50 MP ultrawide carries over, but the front camera moves from 32 MP to 50 MP and records 4K video. The 5000 mAh battery gains 50W charging, slightly faster than before. Against the OnePlus Nord CE4 and Realme 13 Pro, it is a sensible choice for buyers who want the (2a) experience with more headroom.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 27,999 (base variant)
    India launchJuly 2024
    SegmentMid-range
    Display6.7-inch, Flexible AMOLED, 120Hz, 1084 x 2412
    ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
    RAM8 GB / 12 GB
    Storage256 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP main (OIS) + 50 MP ultrawide
    Front camera50 MP
    Battery5000 mAh
    Charging50W wired
    Software at launchAndroid 14, Nothing OS 2.6
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIP54
    Headphone jackNo
    Weight190 g
    ColoursBlack, Grey

    What we like

    • 256 GB base storage
    • 50 MP selfie camera with 4K video
    • Slightly faster chipset
    • Metallic finish looks premium

    What could be better

    • Small upgrade over the Phone (2a)
    • No wireless charging
    • Only IP54

    Who should buy it

    Buyers who like the Phone (2a) but want more storage, a better selfie camera and a little extra speed.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (July 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.