The long-awaited Nothing Phone (1) has finally been released, but as was to be expected, it is not officially available in Australia (or the U.S. for that matter). Given that the Phone (1) offers an astounding range of specifications, this has disappointed many individuals who were looking for another Android phone alternative.

The writer who was lucky enough to get his hands on it reported that, as long as you don't stare directly into them when they light up, the back-facing LED lights were actually pretty cool. He made a promise to provide a thorough review soon, but in the meanwhile, he offered his honest impressions of how the whole package was progressing. He added that since everything he had discussed up to this point was based on rumors, he was finally able to go on to the verified details about what fuels this phone

The Nothing Phone (1) is an Android handset featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ chipset, which Qualcomm introduced more than a year ago. Although it has the same power and performance as the standard Snapdragon 778G found in international phone models, the "plus" denotes that it has been modified. In a briefing, Nothing revealed to Gizmodo that Qualcomm has upgraded the chip to allow wireless and reverse charging on the Phone (1).

The 6.55-inch flexible OLED display on the Nothing Phone (1) has a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a maximum peak brightness of 1,200 nits for extremely bright conditions. The display has an adjustable refresh rate of 120Hz, making it compatible with high-end smartphones like the Google Pixel 6 Pro and midrange devices like the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G. It also indicates that the interface was smooth to use, which should help make up for the phone’s mid-range internals.

The Phone (1) comes with two options, i.e, 8GB of RAM or 128 GB of storage or 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. There is no expansion slot, even though they have become outdated in Android World. The Phone (1)'s in-display fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, IP53 water protection, and Face ID-like unlocking abilities were among its other features.

A 4500 mAh battery that can do 15W Qi wireless charging and 5W reverse charging is also used to power the entire system. Nothing advises customers to only charge using cables and bricks that are Quick Charge 4.0 compliant. The Nothing Phone (1) uses its own Nothing launcher and runs Android OS. Every two months, the business guarantees 3 years of Android upgrades and 4 years of security patches.

Regarding the camera, the Nothing Phone (1) features a dual camera system that consists of a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.88 aperture and OIS and a 50-megapixel ultra wide-angle sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and macro capabilities. . Additionally, there is a 16-MP front-facing camera with an f/2.45 aperture and support for nighttime photography. The Phone (1) can capture 1080p video at 30/60 fps or up to 4K video at 30 fps.

Speaking of the lights, the Nothing Phone’s (1) back is covered in 900 LEDs that have been creatively placed. They can help you stay informed when a certain contact calls or texts your phone because they are customizable. It can also be used to monitor battery life and determine whether reverse charging is being applied.

When the lights and notification sound both flashes on simultaneously, it looks really fantastic in person. However, if you select any rapid lighting effects, it could feel a little migraine or seizure-inducing. The Phone (1) comes in black and white colors. The phone is available in three variants, with prices ranging from £399 to £499 each.