Any Nothing Phone owners care to share experiences?

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rh2600

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#299395 4-Sep-2022 18:59

In particular how is VoLTE and 5g going (if at all).

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#2963154 4-Sep-2022 19:45

Oohhh~ would be watching this thread with interest...

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#2963165 4-Sep-2022 20:57

It is Android phone?

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#2963169 4-Sep-2022 21:07

zocster:

It is Android phone?

It is indeed, it's a new startup founded by former OnePlus founder Carl Pei.

Google is your friend

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#2963170 4-Sep-2022 21:09

mrgsm021:

zocster:

It is Android phone?

It is indeed, it's a new startup founded by former OnePlus founder Carl Pei.

Google is your friend

Yeah, just googled. Interesting look, being so close to iPhone.Should have more compatibility with NZ compared to northern america?

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#2963181 4-Sep-2022 21:30

3G/4G should work just fine in NZ, it's VoLTE/VoWiFi/5G that are the tricky parts, it's anyone's guess.

From memory, I don't think it's even officially available in the US, only in Europe.

@NikT - is PB Tech likely to bring this into NZ, given the Nothing brand is even more of a niche than OnePlus once were?

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#2963184 4-Sep-2022 21:38

Wow, I'm genuinely impressed at least with the design and recycled materials used. And that's coming from an iPhone user of many years.

Will also be keeping an eye out for this.

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#2963188 4-Sep-2022 21:46

MightyApe has parallel imported them: https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/nothing-phone-1-128gb-8gb-ram-black/35930302

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#2994079 9-Nov-2022 20:44

PB tech seem to be stocking these now and cheaper than mighty ape are selling it at. The banner I found it through says it's a new arrival but I'm not certain if they are selling imports or NZ product.

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/search?sf=mphntg&search_type

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#2994414 10-Nov-2022 17:10

Just an FYI: Repairability is very poor according to this video. Skip to 1:56.

Thought people might want to consider this before finding out the hard way.

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#2995182 12-Nov-2022 18:01

I'm curious it it will avoid the Pixel 6 and 7 issues. My LG G7 I suspect is on it's last legs, I'm not sure if something has changed frequency wise but I use it in the car a lot for work, previously never any issues, now I sound like I'm underwater a lot. So I call back on my work iPhone and it's flawless.

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#2995183 12-Nov-2022 18:14

Pocket lint in the microphone?

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#2995184 12-Nov-2022 18:16

rh2600: In particular how is VoLTE and 5g going (if at all).

It's tempting if it does VoWiFi out of the box. Extra points for 5G out of the box.

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#2995191 12-Nov-2022 19:31

gzt: Pocket lint in the microphone?

Well it's in the car so I'd assume it's the car's microphone. I don't make too many calls out of the car to be honest!

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#2996055 14-Nov-2022 15:08

mrgsm021:

3G/4G should work just fine in NZ, it's VoLTE/VoWiFi/5G that are the tricky parts, it's anyone's guess.

From memory, I don't think it's even officially available in the US, only in Europe.

@NikT - is PB Tech likely to bring this into NZ, given the Nothing brand is even more of a niche than OnePlus once were?

Have it on hand, white 8/256gb - 5G, VoLTE, and Wifi calling all working amazingly with Spark. Have not tried other telcos though!

Experience wise, it's very Pixel-like! Stock-ish with a Nothing flavour. Very very good for the price. Honestly it's as close to a Pixel 5 part 2 or an iPhone bodied android anyone can get - uniform bezels are beautiful. Cameras are surprisingly decent for its price range.

Glyph interface is an eye catcher at any event/party I've been to, or whenever I'm out! Very fashionable phone. Only downside is Android 13 seems to be some time away as well, but if that doesn't bother anyone then it's a killer.

Any more questions let me know :D

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#2996057 14-Nov-2022 15:15

Yep, 5G + VoLTE tested & working with VF/Spark/2d. From memory WiFi calling is a yes for Spark + VF, no for 2d (purely because 2d gates VoWiFi with an allowlist).

Nice piece of kit, really premium build quality. Do recommend having a play in-store if just for curiosity's sake.

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