If Nothing’s parenthesis-loving naming scheme convinced you that the next smartphone the company would come out with would be the Nothing Phone (2), well … Maybe not. A new rumor today states that before a successor, the Nothing Phone (1) will have a brother in a “lite” version.
This would be basically the same device as the Nothing Phone (1), only with a simple glass back (so no sophisticated LED Glyph interface) and no wireless charging. While it still supports 33W charging, the “lite” model would ship with a 42W charger in the box, according to the same source.
No Phone (1)
For what it’s worth, Nothing has denied the existence of such a product. Still, rumors persist, stating that the “lite” Nothing will be cheaper than the Phone (1) – which makes sense considering the two removed features. There are reportedly “some indications” that the new phone will start at INR 24,999 ($ 316 or € 308) in India for a variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. For reference, the current Nothing Phone (1) starts at INR 32,999 ($ 417 or € 407), but comes with 8GB of RAM.
Some other sources have even mentioned that this phone would have a larger 5,000mAh battery, the thickest cell presumably filling the space occupied by the LEDs and wireless charging coil in the original Nothing Phone (1).
As none of this information has yet been confirmed in any way, take it with a grain of salt. What do you think though? Is it a good idea for Nothing to drop the fancy LEDs on the back and the unique wireless charging feature and focus on creating a more affordable device? Let us know in the comments.
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