Nothing Phone (1) Deals - August 2026
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Expert reviews
4.1
(6)
Spec scores
£200-£399 Phones · 192 phones
Performance
2.2
/5
Display
3.4
/5
Rear Camera
1.6
/5
Front Camera
2.5
/5
Battery
2.2
/5
Color
All
Black
White
Storage
All
256GB
Buyers who want a distinctive-looking phone with clean, clutter-free Android software and are happy to accept an expired update window in exchange for the design.
Nothing Phone (1) SIM Free (1 deals)
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5G
Phone (1) 256GB (Black)
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Upfront Cost:
£499.00
About the Nothing Phone (1)
Nothing's first handset arrived in 2022 with a clear point of view: build a mid-range Android phone that people actually want to look at. The transparent back and its Glyph LED strips are the obvious talking point, and they do more than decorate. You can assign light patterns to specific contacts, watch charging progress at a glance, and leave the phone face down knowing you will still spot a call that matters. Underneath sits a sensible upper-mid-range package. The Snapdragon 778G+ still handles everyday apps and social media without complaint, the 120Hz OLED panel is genuinely good for this class, and Nothing OS is one of the cleanest Android builds around, with almost no preinstalled clutter. The compromises are real, though. There is no headphone jack, no microSD slot, and only IP53 splash resistance, while the ultrawide camera lags noticeably behind the stabilised 50MP main sensor. Four years on, the guaranteed update window has run out, so this is now a refurbished or second-hand proposition bought for its design and clean software rather than its longevity.
Expert Rating
4.1
(6 reviews)
Price History
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (2) - Key Differences
| Feature | Nothing Phone (1) | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55-inch OLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz | 6.72-inch LTPO OLED, 1080 x 2412, 1-120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G+ | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh, 33W wired | 4,700 mAh, 45W wired |
| Front camera | 16MP Sony IMX471 | 32MP Sony IMX615 |
| Weight | 193.5 g | 201.2 g |
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm | 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP54 |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £394.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nothing Phone (1) worth buying?
In 2026 the Nothing Phone (1) is worth considering only as a refurbished or second-hand buy. The 120Hz OLED screen, clean Nothing OS software and Glyph lighting still feel distinctive, but the Snapdragon 778G+ is now several generations old and Nothing's promised update window of three Android upgrades and four years of security patches has expired. If you want guaranteed ongoing security updates, look at a newer Nothing model instead.
What is the Glyph Interface on the Nothing Phone (1)?
The Glyph Interface is a set of LED light strips arranged in 12 addressable zones under the transparent rear panel. You can map different light patterns to individual contacts or apps, use it as a fill light for photos, and see charging progress without waking the screen. It is the feature that most clearly separates the Phone (1) from any other mid-range Android handset.
Does the Nothing Phone (1) have wireless charging?
Yes. The Nothing Phone (1) supports 15W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging, which is unusual at this level of the market. Wired charging runs at 33W from the 4,500mAh battery, though Nothing does not include a charger in the box.
Does the Nothing Phone (1) have a headphone jack or microSD slot?
No to both. The Nothing Phone (1) has no 3.5mm headphone socket and no memory card slot, so you are limited to Bluetooth or USB-C audio and to the 128GB or 256GB of built-in storage you choose at purchase. Pick the 256GB version if you keep a lot of photos or offline music.
Is the Nothing Phone (1) camera good?
The main camera is the strong half of the pairing: a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor with optical and electronic stabilisation that produces clean daylight shots and holds up reasonably after dark. The 50MP ultrawide is a clear step down in detail and low-light performance, and there is no telephoto lens, so zoomed shots are digital crops only.
How does the Nothing Phone (1) compare to the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Phone (2) is the bigger, faster follow-up: a 6.72-inch LTPO OLED that drops to 1Hz to save power, the flagship-class Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, a larger 4,700mAh battery with 45W charging, and a Glyph Interface expanded from 12 zones to 33. The Phone (1) is lighter at 193.5g and more pocketable, but the Phone (2) is the better long-term buy because it is a year newer and considerably quicker.
Nothing Phone (1) Specifications
Spec Scores
£200-£399 Phones · 192 phones
- Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
- Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
This phone
43%
Avg
42%
Best
93%
This phone
43%
Avg
49%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.55 inches
- 1080 x 2400 pixels
- OLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits peak
This phone
68%
Avg
62%
Best
96%
This phone
68%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
This phone
32%
Avg
39%
Best
70%
This phone
32%
Avg
41%
Best
98%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
- 16 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
50%
Avg
60%
Best
92%
This phone
50%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 4,500 mAh
- 33W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 50% in 30 min, 100% in 70 min
This phone
44%
Avg
52%
Best
86%
This phone
44%
Avg
53%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
50
Primary Camera Video
4K@30fs, 1080@30/60fs, gyro-EIS, live HDR
Second Camera
50 , f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 , f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
Primary Selfie Camera
16 , f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs
Display
Type
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
Display Size
6.55
Display Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
GPU
Adreno 642L
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
Memory Card Slot
No
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
No
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS (L1), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Battery
Battery
4500
Charging
33W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 50% in 30 min, 100% in 70 min 15W wireless 5W reverse wireless
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass