None Phone (1) is ready to be launched in India on 12th July. The phone is among the most sought-after smartphones for the longest time, as it not only marks the introduction of a completely new brand into the smartphone space, but was also announced by the famous (and now former) OnePlus founder, Carl B. There have been a number of long promises also made in the course of all the teasers and trailers that nothing came of it on the phone (1) – upping the ante on what the device can offer. Here is a list of 5 smartphones that Nothing Phone (1) will rival, but before we get to that, here is a quick look at their specs and price in India:
None Phone (1) Price in India (Expected)
The price of Nothing Phone (1) in India is expected to range between Rs 31,000 and Rs 36,000. The phone is said to come in three variants – 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. Byte. The smartphone will be offered by the company across global markets, and the smartphone is priced at $397 (around Rs 31,500), $419 (around Rs 33,000) and $456 (around Rs 36,000) respectively.
The Nothing Phone (1) is available for pre-orders in India. It has a pre-order card that users can buy for 2,000 rupees, which can be used to purchase a smartphone without the need for an invitation code for that. Even before revealing its price, Flipkart’s listing for the pre-order card stated that users will get a flat Rs 2,000 discount on the phone (1) by making a purchase through HDFC Bank credit cards or EMI cards.
None Phone (1): Key Specifications
- 6.55 inch Full HD + 120Hz OLED screen
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus 5G SoC
- 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256 GB UFS3.1 Storage
- 50MP Primary Camera + 16MP Ultra Wide Rear Cameras
- 16 MP front camera
- 4500mAh battery, 45W fast charging, 5W reverse wireless charging
- No Android 12 OS with Glyph interface on the back
5 smartphones to compete with Nothing Phone (1)
OnePlus 10R
Interestingly, if the rumored sub-pricing of Rs 40,000 applies to Nothing Phone (1), then one of the biggest competitors standing against it would be one of the latest OnePlus phones in the market – the OnePlus 10R (Review). The latter is a powerful smartphone, and represents the second generation of the company’s “R” range of phones.
The OnePlus 10R is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max SoC, which according to benchmark data is slightly more powerful than the Snapdragon 778G Plus expected to be in a Nothing Phone (1). Other key specs include up to 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage, 6.7-inch screen, Full HD+ Fluid AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate, triple rear camera setup with 50MP main, 8MP front camera Ultra-fast, 2MP macros capable of 4K video recording, 16MP front camera, under-display optical fingerprint sensor, two battery sizes, and fast charging speeds.
Both the RAM and storage variants of the phone get a 5,000mAh battery option with 80W fast charging, while the 12GB RAM variant also gets a 4,500mAh battery variant, with 150W SuperVOOC fast charging. The device gets flat edges and a simple overall design.
price in india
The OnePlus 10R currently costs Rs 38,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, Rs 42,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant (80W charging), and Rs 43,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant (150W charging).
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Now available at a lower price than before, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (Review) is another compelling option at roughly the same price as the expected Nothing phone. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 SoC, which is an older generation flagship chip. Although it is older, it still offers slightly better performance according to the benchmark results, but the Snapdragon 778G Plus on the Nothing Phone (1) is expected to be more efficient, as it is based on the 6nm process.
Other key specs include 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, a 6.5-inch FHD + 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, a 12MP triple rear camera setup, an 8MP zoom with 3x optical zoom, And 12-megapixel ultra-high-definition units, a 32-megapixel front camera, and a bottom display. Optical fingerprint sensor, 4500 mAh battery with 25W fast charging. The design language is in line with Samsung’s older S20 series.
price in india
The Galaxy S20 FE 5G is only available in one variant and three colours, priced at Rs 36,999 in India now.
iQOO 9 SE
The iQOO 9 SE (Review) is an all-round flagship smartphone at a mid-range price, and as such it will be one of the biggest competitors to the Nothing Phone (1). It’s powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, which was Qualcomm’s flagship a generation ago. Therefore, it is clearly more powerful than the Snapdragon 778G Plus chipset.
Other key specs include two types of RAM and storage, with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. The iQOO 9 SE also gets a 6.62-inch Full HD + 120Hz Super AMOLED display, triple rear camera setup with 48 MP primary, 13 MP ultrawide and 2 MP ultrawide, 4K 60 fps video support, 16 MP front camera, an optical fingerprint sensor under Screen, 4500 mAh battery with 66W fast charging.
price in india
The iQOO 9 SE is available on Amazon India at a price of 33990 rupees for the 8 GB RAM variant, and 37,990 rupees for the 12 GB RAM variant.
Realme GT Neo 3
The Realme GT Neo 3 (Review) features a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC, along with three RAM and storage options – 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB. On the front, it has a 6.7-inch HD+ 120Hz AMOLED display and a 16MP selfie camera, while at the back, the camera module features 50MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide, and 2MP macros capable of 4K 60fps video recording. . It also has an optical fingerprint sensor under the screen, and like the OnePlus 10R, it comes with two battery options.
While both 8GB RAM variants get a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging, the 12GB RAM variant gets a 4,500mAh battery with 150W fast charging. The latter also has a limited edition in partnership with Marvel, which gives you memorabilia from the movie Thor: Love and Thunder.
price in india
Realme GT Neo 3 costs Rs 36,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, Rs 38,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant, and Rs 42,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant.
Vivo V23 Pro 5G
The Vivo V23 Pro (review) is the least known entity out of the five options here, but it’s by no means a lesser-known phone. It’s powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 SoC, which is an efficient mid-ranger that’s also more powerful than the Snapdragon 778G Plus by benchmarking data.
Other key specs include two types of RAM and storage variants – 8GB+128GB and 12GB+256GB, a 6.56-inch HD+ 90Hz AMOLED screen, triple rear camera with 108MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP, dual front camera setup featuring 50MP primary and 8MP ultrawide, under-display optical fingerprint sensor, 4,300mAh battery with 44W fast charging.
price in india
The Vivo V23 Pro 5G costs Rs 38,999 for the 8GB variant, and Rs 43,999 for the 12GB variant in India now.
conclusion
With a wide range of highly efficient offerings available at a price of around Rs 40,000, Nothing Phone (1) by any means would not be easy to locate. In terms of pure specs, Phone 1 doesn’t seem to offer anything out of the ordinary – in fact, its potential rivals have more to offer.
However, nothing spoke of a unique software experience, and having the right user experience can make all the difference for a fledgling brand. Its ‘glyph’ interface could also be an interesting element, and it now remains to be seen if a unique feature on Android can power Nothing Phone (1) to be a capable competitor to its more established competitors in the aforementioned industry.