Nothing Phone (1) price hike: Here's how much new smartphone costs now in India

Nothing Phone (2) price hike: London-based consumer electronics company Nothing had in July launched its much-awaited first smartphone called Phone (1). The device even before the launch had gained the spotlight, thanks to controversy involving the creators. A month after its launch, the company has decided to increase the Nothing Phone (1) price in India. The company made Phone (1) available in India for a pre-order introductory price of Rs 31,999.

Manu Sharma, the Vice President and General Manager of Nothing India said that the company is increasing the price of the smartphone. He said that the phone price will go up by Rs 1000 "with fluctuating currency exchange rates & rising component costs."

Now, with the price hike, the different models of the phone are expected to cost as below.

Nothing Phone (1) 8GB/128GB Rs 32,999

8GB/256GB Rs 35,999

12GB/256GB Rs 38,999

The Nothing Phone (1) has been one of the most talked about smartphones of 2022.

Thank you for the love shown towards Phone (1)!

With fluctuating currency exchange rates & rising component costs, we had to change prices.

Starting today, Phone (1) will be available @flipkart for 8GB/128GB (INR 33,999), 8GB/256GB (INR 36,999), and 12GB/256GB (INR 39,999).

— Manu Sharma (@buildingnothing) August 18, 2022

Ever since the company announced that they are venturing into the smartphone business, customers have awaited the launch eagerly and shown their zeal to buy the phone. Before this, the company had the experience of having Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds in the market.  

Nothing Phone (1) features a transparent back with a unique design composed of over 400 components, with 100 per cent recycled aluminium frame. Dual-side Gorilla Glass 5 provides toughness, while advanced vibration motors make touch responses life-like in the device, said the company. The symmetrical bezels and aluminium frame adds elegance, lightness and durability.

Nothing OS comes with zero bloatware and a smooth user experience. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ chipset is custom-made to include wireless and reverse charging.

According to the company's claim, users can get 18 hours of use with every charge and two days on standby, and it can reach 50 per cent power in just 30 minutes of charge.