Nothing Phone (1) review

22 July 2022


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  • Anonymous
  • 8N3
  • 23 Jul 2022

AnonD-454049, 23 Jul 2022> you can't make a €450 flagship in 2022 i wonde... morePerforms many cuts and use low cost parts for K series.
Can xiaomi make 12s Ultra and sell it for €450?
No.

That is what they mean.

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    • Anonymous
    • 8N3
    • 23 Jul 2022

    Mikeromeoz, 23 Jul 2022So many of this device's hardware (IMX766 primary, One... moreBYD, not bbk

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      • RONN 89
      • X$Z
      • 23 Jul 2022

      no charger in the box is not acceptable man.....specially when likes of realme and others are already providing 150w fast chargers in the box. reason for not giving charger in the box is lame as anything..

        Darknoor, 23 Jul 2022Xiaomi has gained trust and despite the software has incred... moreI'm not arguing that this is a better phone overall but the overall hardware is probably slightly better than the Xiaomi 12 lite for the same price. The imx 766 is a better sensor (also has OIS) than the hm2. The jn1 ultrawide is definitely better than the 8mp one and the 778+ is slightly ahead of the 778. They are using similar hardware overall though. If I was buying a phone, I'd also go for a Xiaomi phone over a Nothing one due to the brand being more established as you mention and easier access to service points. However, remember these companies are all buying the hardware off the same suppliers and the Nothing phone is manufactured by the same company as Xiaomi uses for many of their phones too (BYD) so there is no real hardware advantage for Xiaomi. The main advantage is they are more established in terms of software and support.

          I can't believe the launcher isn't mentioned as a weak point, when it's in fact the biggest piece of garbage ever to be called a launcher in the history of smart phones.

          What on Earth were you thinking?!

            Chrix, 23 Jul 2022I don't understand why it's receiving so many cri... moreBecause it is over-appreciated even before it was released.
            Anything that gets too much hype is hated, it is only natural.

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              • raycon
              • JEE
              • 23 Jul 2022

              Why only a 460 nits screen? 😔 Anything below 500 is not a bright screen, it's annoying

                Aierlan, 23 Jul 2022Not a bad release for a first phone. The pricing in Europe ... moreXiaomi has gained trust and despite the software has incredible hardware.
                What does this have? Nothing. No pun intended.

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                  • Tiramisu
                  • Hkt
                  • 23 Jul 2022

                  Kangal, 23 Jul 2022I like how GSMArena team finally had the courage to compare... moreWhere is the Galaxy A52s for €250?

                    AnonD-454049, 23 Jul 2022> you can't make a €450 flagship in 2022 i wonde... moreLike what though? The Xiaomi 12 lite with snapdragon 778 is €450 for the base 128gb variant in Europe . The Xiaomi 12 which is their entry level flagship is €750 in Germany and Spain for the base variant after a price cut.

                      Not a bad release for a first phone. The pricing in Europe is the same as the Xiaomi 12 lite so it is competitive. Very similar hardware. Similar chip, similar screens. The mi 12 lite has faster charging but the Nothing has better camera hardware and wireless charging. Can't really expect them to undercut the competition especially given component costs are always higher for smaller brands. Not outstanding value or anything but still very competitive

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                        • AnonD-970391
                        • swe
                        • 23 Jul 2022

                        Marco M, 23 Jul 2022I wasn't going to ask, and HW wise this is maybe balan... moreIndeed in this price range if it's like old flagship is a good thing.
                        It would be even worst by some other similarly priced.
                        Pixel 6a would be around 4xls quality too (same sensor improved Chip) .
                        Pixel 6 has 550 minimum and yes it's beyond it's price on camera.

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                          • AnonD-970391
                          • swe
                          • 23 Jul 2022

                          Chrix, 23 Jul 2022I don't understand why it's receiving so many cri... moreMe too. But I came to believe that the majority of those people looking for un-balanced specs list. Gaming oriented phones with snapdragon 8+ etc. That's why the Gap between mentality.

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                            • Chrix
                            • nuJ
                            • 23 Jul 2022

                            Fitz, 23 Jul 2022All this cry babies comparing this to the Samsung A52s are ... moreI don't understand why it's receiving so many criticism, even ignoring light it's a cheap and balanced phone
                            It has wireless charging.
                            Metal frame
                            Bright oled screen
                            OIS
                            And good lightweight and stock os without bloatware.

                            Find other phones in this price range with those feature

                              I like how the biggest complaint is the one that can be improved with software updates which is the camera, the hardware is good so it underperforming is a software issue which can be improved. Everything else is pretty good for a phone if it’s price. Better processor than a53, better screen that iPhone SE, pixel and Nord 2t. Not sure how it compares to equivalent Xiaomi and oppo phones as their not as big where I am and there lineups are abit confusing. Overall seems like a pretty good phone at a pretty good price, hopefully the camera is improved with updates

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                                • mFd
                                • 23 Jul 2022

                                All this cry babies comparing this to the Samsung A52s are dumb because that is a year old phone so it can be cheaper because it's cheaper to produce,why don't you compare this with it's real competition like the A53,the oppo Reno 8,e.t.c
                                Cry babies fuming because the guy left OnePlus 😂😂

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • nuJ
                                  • 23 Jul 2022

                                  Marco M, 23 Jul 2022I'll give you a hint: It will greatly increase the ... moreCase with raise edge

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                                    • AnonD-454049
                                    • X%B
                                    • 23 Jul 2022

                                    > you can't make a €450 flagship in 2022

                                    i wonder what xiaomi does then

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                                      • dishonored
                                      • rpV
                                      • 23 Jul 2022

                                      these phone have the "it seems quite capable"
                                      but right now it do not
                                      -camera hardware and quality is nearly the same as a 200$ one
                                      -battery is normal
                                      -no sd or jack since these phone is a mid-ranger
                                      -Soc could have been better a 870 one would be at least decent
                                      -light's are just flashy nothing more all the lights will flickers when charging or someone calling
                                      but guys i'm facing my phone screen on top not on table so it's useless.
                                      don't get me wrong don't kill it its a bad phone
                                      but its not the best in it's price range + give them the chance if they do listen they know their needs work to be done

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • KAS
                                        • 23 Jul 2022

                                        trapper09, 23 Jul 2022No offense GSMArena but this review is quite biasedIt isn't. The phone has issues with it's audio and they did mention it. The list of cons also points out to lack of better IP rating

                                        Overall, the phone is good for the price. I might buy it given that the other issues get sorted out (display, back panel)

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