Software and Features

The Nothing Phone 1 Runs a Very Minimal Android Skin – Named Nothing Os – over Android 12. Other Than Some Fonts Using Nothing’s Dot-Based Typography and a Section to Customise the Light Strips, the Phone Feels Like a Stock Version of Android, Which Android Enthusiasts Will Like.

Performance and Battery Life

The Two Rear Camera Lenses Have 50-Megapixel Sensors Covering the Wide and Ultra-Wide Focal Range.

With the Teasing Build-up over Months and Cryptic Messages That Implied the Phone Would Be Radically Different from Its Competitors, the Nothing Phone 1 Is Ultimately Just a Very Good Mid-Range Android Phone with Some Flashing Lights. There’s Nothing Wrong with That, by the Way.

Nothing Phone 1 Review: iPhone Lookalike Is a Good Mid-Range Smartphone for a Decent Price, but Not as Great as the Hype Had Us Believe

By Marcus Vance

• Oct 8, 2026 • 3 min read

Nothing Phone 1 Review: iPhone Lookalike Is a Good Mid-Range Smartphone for a Decent Price, but Not as Great as the Hype Had Us Believe

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

But the Phone 1 Is Much Lighter, at 195G (6.9Oz) to the iPhone 13 Pro Max’s 240G, and the Transparent Back Design Reveals a Flashy Back Plate with Four Light Strips, Which the Company Calls a “Glyph Interface”.

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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