Nothing Phone(1)

Released July 2022

High-End ($400-$600)
Nothing Phone(1)

Summary

Pros

  • High level of details in photos and videos
  • Well-suited for recording videos under windy conditions
  • Well-managed loud-volume playback
  • Very good autonomy when calling, watching videos or streaming music
  • Low discharge currents for all usages
  • Display touch interactions are fluid and precise when browsing, viewing photos, and gaming

Cons

  • Poor video performance, with exposure and focus instabilities
  • Slightly too much noise cancellation when taking selfie videos, impairing quality of the recordings
  • Poor overall playback quality
  • Display stutters frequently when playing video games
  • Lack of screen brightness and readability when outdoors

Scores

Camera
Display
Audio
Battery
114
camera
2022
121st

in Global Ranking

14th

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Camera Score i
114
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 163
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
121
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Bokeh i
55
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Preview i
73
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 93
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Zoom i
78
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Video i
112
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 159
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

Tests

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Nothing Phone(1) camera
122
display
2022
127th

in Global Ranking

18th

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Display Score i
122
82
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 158
Top score
Google Pixel 9 Pro

Sub-scores

Readability i
119
74
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Color i
122
104
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
BEST 165
Top score
Google Pixel 8
Video i
114
65
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 165
Top score
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Touch i
156
79
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Tests

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Nothing Phone(1) display
106
audio
170th

in Global Ranking

25th

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Audio Score i
106
86
Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
BEST 161
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
99
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 172

Listening to music

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 161

Watching videos

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 156

Gaming

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

Recording i
123
88
Fairphone 4
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 169

Friends & Family videos

With the smartphone's main camera

BEST 164

Selfie videos

With the smartphone's selfie camera

BEST 158

Concert videos

With the smartphone's main camera

Tests

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Nothing Phone(1) audio
119
battery
2022
89th

in Global Ranking

19th

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Battery Score i
119
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 160
Top score
Oppo Find X7 Ultra

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
118
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 195
Top score
Honor X7b
Charging i
119
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
Top score
Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)
Efficiency i
125
47
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 154
Top score
Oppo Reno6 5G

Key performances

Battery Life
2 days 6h
Battery Life
0-80% Charge
0h47
0-80% Charge
Full Charge
1h57
Full Charge
after 5-minute charge
4h10 Autonomy
after 5-minute charge
Tests

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Nothing Phone(1) battery

Specifications

159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3mm

Dimensions

5G
Dual SIM

Network

Waterproof
IP53

Protection

Wireless

Charging

128/256 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide

Main camera
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