Nothing Phone 1 release date and price just tipped to challenge Google Pixel 6a Tom's Guide Skip to main content Tom's Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. Nothing Phone 1 release date and price just tipped to challenge Google Pixel 6a By Jordan Palmer published 25 May 2022 Nothing has also confirmed a transparent back (Image credit: Ben Geskin/Nothing) The smartphone industry has grown progressively smaller over the last few years. Apple and Samsung dominate the conversation in the US, with Oppo, Xiaomi and others taking control in other parts of the world. But startup company Nothing wants to challenge the current incumbents. The up and coming phone maker teased the Nothing Phone (1) in March, but there was very little detail provided. Carl Pei showed his penchant for the dramatic - once a hallmark of OnePlus, which he helped found. But the "event" did drum up some hype for the phone, said to launch in Summer 2022. Nothing Phone 1 A transparent design We've recently learned a bit more about the upcoming Phone (1). We'll start with what Nothing has confirmed. Speaking with Wallpaper (opens in new tab), Carl Pei and lead designer Tom Howard revealed some sketches for the Phone (1), which you can see below. (Image credit: Nothing) The Phone (1), like the Ear (1) earbuds, will sport a transparent back with the wireless charging coil serving as a focal point of the design. Nothing says that the device's design was inspired by the 1972 New York subway map, which represented a complex network of lines in an easy-to-understand and decipher visual representation. The interview concludes with Nothing mentioning that the Phone (1) will have a Snapdragon processor and run Android. The device will use recycled aluminum for the frame. Nothing Phone 1 release date and price leak Moving onto speculation, we have a leak on the possible release date and price. This comes courtesy of German outlet Allround PC (opens in new tab). We caution you to take this with a grain of salt, since the publication has not proven itself as a reliable source of leaked information to our knowledge. However, Allround PC claims that a "European dealer" gave it this info. Supposedly, the Phone (1) will launch on July 21, 2022 for about €500, which translates to roughly $533 / £426 / $756 AUS. If true, we wouldn't expect a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, unless Nothing expects to go the old-school OnePlus route of offering a smartphone with flagship specs for hundreds less than the competition. If this leak is true, it looks like July will be an unusually busy month for smartphones. The Pixel 6a is also due to launch in late July with its pre-orders opening on July 21. Is Nothing hoping to steal some of Google's thunder? The Phone (1) will have a lot to prove if it wants to unseat the Pixel 6a, which will likely be a little powerhouse for $449.Today's best Nothing Ear 1 deals (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)$100 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)$100 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)No price information (opens in new tab)Check Amazon (opens in new tab)We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Be In the Know Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Jordan PalmerPhones EditorJordan is the Phones Editor for Tom's Guide, covering all things phone-related. He's written about phones for over six years and plans to continue for a long while to come. He loves nothing more than relaxing in his home with a book, game, or his latest personal writing project. Jordan likes finding new things to dive into, from books and games to new mechanical keyboard switches and fun keycap sets. Outside of work, you can find him poring over open-source software and his studies. Topics Smartphones See all comments (0) No comments yet Comment from the forums MOST READMOST SHARED1Amazon Prime Early Access Sale - best deals right now2Daily Quordle #258 - answers and hints for Sunday, October 93The best luxury mattress in 20224Rick and Morty season 6 episode 6 release date and time - How to watch online tonight, channel and more5House of the Dragon episode 8 release date and time - how to watch online tonight1Amazon Prime Early Access Sale - best deals right now2Daily Quordle #258 - answers and hints for Sunday, October 93The best luxury mattress in 20224Rick and Morty season 6 episode 6 release date and time - How to watch online tonight, channel and more5House of the Dragon episode 8 release date and time - how to watch online tonight