Nothing begins to roll out stable Android 13 update for Nothing Phone (1)

Highlights
  • Nothing rolled out the first stable build of the Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5.
  • The new update is said to be a relatively small update, only 157MB in size.
  • The Nothing Phone (1) was launched last year in India.

The first Open Beta version of Nothing OS 1.5 was made available in December for the Nothing Phone (1), the first smartphone from the London-based Nothing. Following a short testing period, the company has now formally begun distributing the first stable version of Nothing OS 1.5, based on the Android 13 operating system, to users of Nothing Phone (1).

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According to numerous user accounts on Nothing’s official Discord server and Reddit, Nothing OS 1.5.2 – the stable Android 13 update – is now available for the Nothing Phone (1). This is a relatively small update, only 157MB in size when upgrading from the most recent public beta. Additionally, the version includes the January 2023 Android security updates.

Nothing Phone (1) update

Here is the list of changes to the Nothing Phone (1)’s new Nothing OS 1.5.2, which is based on Android 13.

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Nothing founder Carl Pei was raving on Twitter about the alleged improvement in battery life following the update.

Even though this is the first stable build of Nothing OS 1.5, the current wave may only be for people who are already in the Open Beta. All users should be able to get the stable version of Android 13 over-the-air (OTA) in the next week, unless any major bugs are found. Meanwhile, a recent report said that the Nothing Phone (1) Android 13 update will probably be released soon in the UK and India.

Nothing Phone (1) specifications

The smartphone offers a 6.55-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a distinctive Glyph interface with tens of thousands of LED notification lights on the back panel. The smartphone is equipped with a dual 50MP camera configuration on the back with OIS and EIS and a 16MP selfie camera. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ processor paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. There’s a 4,500mAh battery with 15W Qi wireless and 33W fast charging support.

The Nothing Phone (1) came out in India in July 2022. Reports say that the company is getting ready to release the Nothing Phone (2) worldwide in the third quarter of 2023, which will probably include India. But the exact date that the Nothing Phone (2) will be available is still unknown.

Key Specs

Nothing Phone 1
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus | 8 GBProcessor
6.55 inches (16.64 cm) Display
50 MP + 50 MPRear camera
16 MPSelfie camera
4500 mAh Battery
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Nothing Phone 1 Price
Rs. 31,999
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Review Summary

Expert Rating
7.0/10

Design
★  
9.0
/10
Display
★  
7.0
/10
Software
★  
8.0
/10
Camera
★  
8.0
/10
Performance
★  
7.0
/10
Battery
★  
8.0
/10

Pros

  • Stylish, unique design
  • Clean software
  • Capable primary camera
  • Supports wireless charging

Cons

  • Doesn\'t ship with a charger
  • Slow 33W charging speed
  • Display\'s peak brightness not the best
  • Facial recognition is finicky
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