Nothing Beats the iPhone

Marques got a chance to check out the Nothing Phone and show off the lights in a world exclusive. In this clip, him and Andrew discuss what they like and don't like about the phone (or at least, what we know about it so far).

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[Arg.gabe]

The title had us in the first half not gonna lie

[James.]

I wanna buy this phone just so i can say "it's nothing" when my friends ask what phone it is.😆

[evrynameis_takn]

I have so much respect for that title. Someone deserves a raise

[iordaniskaravasilis]

For me it’s all about the price point if Carl goes back to the 1+ pricing strategy in the phone performs great in regards to its operating system then this is a win

[bazin-c]

Differentiating based on design. I feel like that's what Essential tried to do, with the ceramic/titanium, square industrial design and the first notch (beating Apple to the notch and bringing back the square edges). It also promised to be different (maybe a gimmick) with the accessories using the connectors on the back but those never came either.

[PorscheFan-gz]

Carl Pei wants Apple to hire him so bad. He's been auditioning for almost a decade.

[K-sn]

It’s difficult to attract every types of people, but edge-cutting designs always change people’s perspectives, and I think that is what nothing have to do to pursue their goals.

[nightshadesalad]

I appreciate that the volume buttons are not on the same side as the power button. I have a S22 and I'm constantly hitting the wrong buttons. I've loved all the Oneplus phones I've had (6, 8T, 9P). The software support is my main issue.

[phonepup]

The camera layout is 100% from the iPhone 11/12
Also, the charging indicator on the back is cool, but if you have and AOD display you can just look over at your phone to see the charging status, without having to have your phone on its face or reaching over to it. The recording light is a must tho.

[MacBjorn]

They should have the same looking charge indicator in the lock screen so you can keep your phone face up

[kevinmesto]

it looks really cool and has got me interested in the phone. i feel for them to nail the release is if they get the software experience right and the cameras as well and it would be an easy buy fior a lot of people.

[drewshoto]

Speaking of the cases for the Nothing phone . I reckon for the lights they should put cut outs on there cases so that we can still see the lights . That would be a good idea.

[oombla]

Instead of the light portion being cut out for the case....what if the case was made of a material and a certain level of thickness that could really defuse the light??

[Dmonday_]

Incredibly disappointed that the phone isn’t going to be released in North America, I was looking forward to getting one! Hopefully that’ll change after launch and I’ll be able to pick one up

[Heemshotem]

The symmetry of this phone is perfect to me. This is what I imagined the evolution of the essential phone would have been like. It’s simple yet didn’t compromise in build quality.

[CaptainBen]

I’ve had the OnePlus 6 for years and it’s UI still feels amazing compared to other androids.

[Matthew.Sirrom]

can you imagine your phone synced with your tesla lights and when you lock and unlock the car the phone lights up with the car in sync i would feel so cool every time open my car with my phone .. the nothing phone kinda goes with the interior of the tesla ..

[Minionbro]

Props to the person who made this title. Truly amazing!

[ray_]

The optimization of the software is the key to beat apple! Hope they get it right

[Rumplestiltzchen]

I think they should do a frosted glass effect case it would be epic