The smartphone market is already saturated, and it is not kind to newcomers. However, if you play your cards right, you can still create a niche for yourself. This is exactly what Carl Pei did with its latest venture, Nothing.
Because of its unique approach, Nothing has been a popular brand in Nepal despite launching a handful of products. In this article, we’ll go through the complete price list of Nothing phones in Nepal.
So, let’s get started.
Nothing Phone Price in Nepal (Summary)
| Nothing phones in Nepal | Price in Nepal (Official) |
|---|---|
| CMF Phone 1 | Rs. 36,999 (8+128GB) Rs. 41,499 (8+256GB) |
| Nothing phone (1) | Rs. 58,999 (8+128GB) Rs. 61,999 (8+256GB). |
| Nothing phone (2) | Rs. 75,699 (12+256GB) Rs. 83,299 (12+512GB) |
| Nothing phone 2a | Rs. 48,999 (8+256GB) Rs. 49,999 (Blue, 8+256GB) |
Nothing Tech in Nepal
Even before its official entry into the country, the ear (1) was available in Nepal through importers like Oliz Store. Tech Studio then launched the phone (1) here, but the exorbitant pricing caused a lot of backlash. Eventually, they had to lower the price.
The same distributor tried to bring the phone (2) to Nepal and had even started teasing the launch, but the planning fell through at some point.
Later it was revealed that Nothing would be launching in Nepal through CG Mobile. The new Nepali distributor has brought the phone (2) and phone (2a) along with CMF Buds Pro.
Nothing phone (1)
- Display: 6.55” flexible AMOLED, 120Hz
- Chipset: Snapdragon 778G+ (6nm)
- Memory: 8GB RAM, 128/256GB Storage
- Camera: 50MP dual camera
- Selfie Camera: 16MP
- OS: Nothign OS
- Battery: 4500mAh
- Colors: Black, White
- Extras: IP53 rating, In-display Fingerprint scanner, Gylph Interface
Nothing phone (1) Overview
The phone (1) is the first-ever phone from Nothing and features the transparent back and LED Gylph interface that has been synonymous with the brand afterward. It was built in collaboration with Qualcomm, with the latter lending its Snapdragon 778G+.
The phone (1) has a glass-sandwich design with Gorilla Glass 5 protecting both the front and back. The frames are made of aluminum, and the body is IP53-rated against dust and splashes.
Nothing has built the phone around a 6.55-inch flexible AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ certification. For photography, it has a dual 50MP camera at the back and a 16MP sensor for selfies.
It is backed by a 4500mAh battery with support for 33W wired and 15W wireless charging.
Nothing phone (2)
- Display: 6.7″ flexible LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm)
- Memory: 12GB RAM, 256/512GB Storage
- Camera: 50MP dual camera
- Selfie Camera: 32MP
- OS: Nothing OS 2
- Battery: 4700mAh
- Colors: Black, White
- Extras: IP53 rating, In-display Fingerprint scanner, Gylph Interface
Nothing phone (2) Overview
The biggest upgrade on the phone (2) comes in the form of Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, which pushes it into the flagship segment. Nothing has also switched to an LTPO panel facilitating variable refresh rate between 1Hz to 120Hz. The display is bigger and brighter as well.
The rear camera setup is similar, whereas the front camera has a new 32MP sensor. The battery is now bigger at 4700mAh capacity and supports a faster 45W charging.
Nothing phone (2a)
- Display: 6.7″ Flexible AMOLED, 120Hz
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4nm)
- Memory: 8/12GB RAM, 128/256GB Storage
- Camera: 50MP dual camera
- Selfie Camera: 32MP
- OS: Nothing OS 2.5 (Android 14)
- Battery: 5000mAh (45W charging)
- Colors: Black, White
- Extras: IP54 rating, In-display Fingerprint scanner, Gylph Interface
Nothing phone (2a) Overview
The phone (2a) was Nothing’s first phone outside of its main lineup. It was positioned as a cheaper alternative to the phone (2), promising the same Nothing experience with the transparent back, Gylph LED interface and Nothing OS.
It is powered by the Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset from MediaTek and features a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, dual 50MP camera, and a 5,000mAh battery.
The biggest upgrade on the phone (2) comes in the form of Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, which pushes it into the flagship segment. Nothing has also switched to an LTPO panel facilitating variable refresh rate between 1Hz to 120Hz. The display is bigger and brighter as well.
Story of Carl Pei and Nothing Tech
Despite being just a few years old, the smartphone and accessory brand has garnered success worldwide. Obviously, the background of its founder did give it a headstart.
Carl Pei started his career with Nokia before moving to Meizu and Oppo. However, after he left Oppo to co-found OnePlus with Pete Lau, the world got to see the marketing genius he is.
OnePlus started strong with the OnePlus One, targeting the enthusiast audience with flagship-level hardware at affordable prices. It experienced massive growth with its ‘flagship killers’ even conquering the US — a market that other Chinese manufacturers find difficult to penetrate.
So, when Carl Pei announced his departure from OnePlus in 2020, people were already speculating about its next move.
In January of the next year, Pei formally announced Nothing as his next tech startup. A couple of months later, Nothing launched its very first product: the ear (1).
The TWS had a unique transparent-esque earbuds and charging case created in collaboration with Teenage Engineering. This see-through design has been the signature of Nothing products, expanding over to its phones.
The first Nothing phone was conveniently called the phone (1), a mid-range smartphone with a transparent back and Gylph interface as its USP. This was paired with Nothing’s own spin on Android called Nothing OS.
The phone was followed by phone (2), which competed against other Android flagships. The most recent Nothing phone is the (2a), which is meant to make the Nothing experience more accessible.
