The Nothing Phone (1) launch event will take place on July 12th. The company has confirmed several key features and details about its first smartphone. The design of Nothing Phone (1) sets it apart from most smartphones on the market. Apart from the design, the Snapdragon processor is also confirmed in the phone. The Geekbench listing has revealed that it is a Snapdragon 778G+ SoC.
While the company creates a lot of buzz online about features, buying a phone (1) might not be that easy. Nothing will go the way of OnePlus and make their device available for purchase through the invite system.
The company confirmed the details in a new teaser uploaded to its YouTube channel and other social media accounts. In the video at 13:20, Nothing confirmed that his smartphone would be available for purchase through the invite-only system. He wants the community members — those who have been with the company from the beginning — to get their hands on the device first.
Carl Pei’s former company OnePlus took a similar approach from the start when it sold the OnePlus One through an invite-only system. Those who had an invitation could not only buy the device, but also share a couple more invitations with their friends and family.
The invite-only system also helps a company (Nothing in this case) ensure it doesn’t stockpile by producing more units than required. The way you are available will also help keep you high a little longer.
As soon as the company manages to increase production, the device will become available for purchase by more and more people.
Nothing Phone (1): specifications and features
Nothing has confirmed some of the key specs and features of Nothing Phone (1) ahead of its official launch scheduled for July 12th. The transparent shell on the back of the phone has multiple strips that house over 900 individual LEDs. These indicators light up when the user receives a call, a notification, or when the user is charging the phone.
It is also confirmed that the device is equipped with a dual camera with LED flash. It also supports wireless charging. There is a display with a hole punch on the front, a cutout in the upper left corner. The company has confirmed that the device will run Android 12 out of the box with a Nothing operating system layer on top.
Nothing Phone (1) will also feature the Snapdragon 778G+ SoC as mentioned above. It will have at least 8 GB of RAM. Finally, the phone is rumored to support 45W fast charging. What do you think of the invite system for buying Nothing Phone (1)? Let us know in the comments below.