Tasty Tech Nothing Phone (1)  UK Launched at Smartech Selfridges

Today we had the pleasure of attending the Nothing Phone (1)  UK launch at Smartech, Selfridges. We are digital girls living in a material world, and a camera phone with a built-in halo light is everything for content creators like Style Cartel. As an editor who has two phones and is addicted to my phones, I need a good reason to switch from my trustworthy brands. 

Nothing Phone (1)  UK Launched at Smartech Selfridges

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So what did we think of the new Phone? Read on to find out more.

 Nothing unveiled its partnership with Smartech at Selfridges London today. Launch Phone (1) – its first smartphone and the gateway to its future connected and open product ecosystem. Featuring the innovative Glyph Interface, a 50 MP dual camera, refined Nothing OS, 120Hz OLED display and a co-engineered Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 778G+ chipset, Nothing Phone (1) delivers speed and a smooth experience from £399 GBP.

The category-defying smartphone, with its compelling blend of innovative design and performance, will be available at Smartech, Selfridges online and in the Oxford flagship store from the 18th of July. Selfridges is one of the first department stores in the world where customers can get hands-on with Nothing Phone (1).

“As a design-led tech company with roots firmly in London, we are proud to partner with the prestigious Selfridges for our Phone (1) launch,” said Ryan Latham, General Manager UK and Ireland at Nothing. “The innovative Smartech department in the Selfridges store provides us the platform to showcase Nothing’s inaugural smartphone to consumers who value new ideas and design.”

“Our mission at Smartech is to help bring life and excitement to the best tech on the market. Nothing Phone (1) provides a combination of iconic design and technology,” said Nathalie Bernce, Co-Founder & CEO of Smartech. “I’m thrilled we partner with Nothing as we continue to create unforgettable experiences that amaze and amuse.”

Nothing Phone (1) is designed with the instinct to bring joy back to everyday interactions.

Glyph Interface

Nothing like you’ve seen before; the Glyph Interface is a new way of communicating to help minimise screen time. Unique light patterns of 900 LEDs indicate who’s calling and signal app notifications, charging status and more. Pair individual contacts to a ringtone with a unique Glyph pattern to never miss what’s truly important.

For quieter focus, the Flip to Glyph feature triggers silent, lights-only notifications by placing Phone (1) with the Glyph Interface face up.

Considered design

Design that goes beyond the surface. Nothing Phone (1) features a transparent back with a unique structure composed of over 400 components. Its 100% recycled aluminium frame makes it light and robust, while over 50% of the Phone’s plastic features are made with bio-based or post-consumer recycled materials – an industry-leading percentage.

Dual-side Gorilla® Glass 5 provides toughness, whilst advanced vibration motors make touch responses life-like. The symmetrical bezels and aluminium frame add elegance, lightness and durability.

Refined Nothing OS

Nothing OS delivers only the best of Android. No bloatware, just pure speed and a smooth user experience. Hardware and software speak a single visual language, with custom widgets, fonts, sounds and wallpapers, all designed in-house.

The Nothing Ecosystem is the home for all your favourite tech. No more separate apps. Control third-party products from Phone (1) ‘s Quick Settings as quickly as Nothing, starting with Tesla. Unlock doors, turn on AC, see miles left and more. More third-party brand integrations are to be announced soon.

Power is delivered where needed most with intelligent software that learns which apps are your favourite. As a result, your most-used apps load super-fast, whilst the rest are frozen to save battery.

Display your NFT collection and track floor prices directly from Phone (1) ‘s home screen with the NFT Gallery.

Advanced dual cameras

Time to unlearn that more cameras mean better quality photos and videos. Phone (1) ‘s dual camera has two advanced 50 MP sensors, with the primary camera powered by the flagship Sony IMX766. The wide ƒ/1.8 aperture, dual image stabilisation and 10-bit colour videos give you everything you need to shoot exceptionally stable, true-to-life and brilliantly detailed content. In addition, intelligent features like Night Mode and Scene Detection tailor the perfect settings for every frame, doing the work for you.

Set the Glyph Interface to full brightness and illuminate close-up subjects with a gentle light. It’s a portable ring-light, without the harshness of the flash.

Beautiful display

1 billion colours. Every hue is powerfully true-to-life with a 6.55″ OLED show and HDR10+. Richer colours and deeper contrasts are tuned to each scene. An adaptive 120Hz refresh rate ensures irresistibly responsive interactions while being reassuringly power-efficient.

Powerful performance

Behind Phone (1) ‘s startling speed is the powerful and reliable Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 778G+ chipset, custom-made for Nothing to include wireless and reverse charging. Delivers phenomenal graphics and advanced camera features, all accelerated by 5G. Game Mode matches sound to graphics and minimises notifications for captivating, immersive gaming.

Charge fast and charge wirelessly. Get 18 hours of use with every charge and two days on standby. Reach 50% power in 30 minutes of order—power accessories like Nothing Ear (1) with 5W reverse direction. The charging coil Glyph even lights up to indicate reverse charging is happening.

Availability and pricing

Phone (1) is available in both white and black, with three models to choose from 8GB/128GB (£399 GBP), 8GB/256GB (£449 GBP), and the 12GB/256GB (£499 GBP, available late summer).

After touching feeling and using it today, I want one!! The battery lasts two days! It’s sleek and sexy too. This new Phone makes content creation easy and more professional. You can set different ringtones for your contact list and recharge other devices. What else do you need to know? Oh, the retail price is affordable for techies like us. You can even hold your NFT wallet on the Phone, which is very important for us Web.3 peeps. 

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