Nothing Phone (1) officially confirmed to get the Android 14 Beta 1 update soon

Published On: April 29, 2023

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Nothing has announced that its Nothing Phone (1) will get the Android 14 Beta 1 update soon.
The Nothing Phone (1) becomes the first smartphone outside the Google Pixel’s lineup to get a confirmation of the new Android OS update.
The device is anticipated to receive the update during the Google I/O 2023 event next month.

The Nothing Phone (1) will get the Android 14 Beta 1 soon, the company has confirmed. This means the Nothing Phone (1) will be one of the first devices outside Google’s Pixel lineup that will get the initial beta rollout for Android 14. The Nothing Phone (1) is the Carl Pei-led company’s only smartphone right now and aims to offer an unadulterated Android experience. The device packs in a Snapdragon 778G+ SoC, a 4,500mAh battery with 33W fast charging, and Nothing OS based on Android.

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Nothing Phone (1) to get Android 14 Beta 1update soon

This recent development was announced via an official press release which states, “Nothing’s product team will have early access to the new Android 14 Beta 1 upgrade to ensure a seamless integration to Nothing OS for a smooth user experience.”

It is anticipated that the Nothing Phone (1) will receive this update sometime during or right after Google I/O 2023, which is scheduled for the next month. However, Nothing is yet to comment on an official schedule for the rollout. This development is a major boost to the brand’s commitment to its promises to customers and enthusiasts. During the launch of the Nothing Phone (1), the company promised three years of Android updates and four years of security updates. The early Android 14 beta rollout is a step in the right direction and owners and critics are likely to appreciate such a move.

Nothing Phone (1) specifications

Display: The Nothing Phone (1) gets a 6.55-inch 10-bit OLED panel that supports a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 2400×1080 pixel resolution, HDR10+, 402PPI, and up to 1200 nits peak brightness.
Processor: The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ chipset and an Adreno 642L GPU.
RAM and storage: The Nothing Phone (1) gets up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM with 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.
OS: The Nothing Phone (1) runs on Android 12-based Nothing OS out of the box.
Rear camera: The Nothing Phone (1) has a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor ƒ/1.88 primary sensor and a 50MP Samsung JN1 sensor ƒ/2.2 ultra-wide lens. This is supported by OIS and EIS.
Front camera: 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor (ƒ/2.45) camera
Rear panel: The Nothing Phone (1) is made of recycled aluminium and comes with a unique rear design that includes a transparent glass panel and a Glyph Interface.
Battery: The handset packs a 4,500mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging and 15W Qi wireless charging.
Dimensions and weight: 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm and 193.5 grams.
IP rating: The Nothing Phone (1) is IP53 splash resistant
In-box accessories: Nothing Phone (1) gets a Type-C cable, Safety Information and warranty card, Screen Protector (pre-applied), and a SIM Tray Ejector.
Colours: The Nothing Phone (1) comes in Black and White.