Raise Awareness of Factors Damaging OIS

DuckRogers

Hello everyone, I wanted to share with you some news that I have come across that may affect a large quantity of Nothing consumers.

In short, I use my phone for commuting on my motorcycle with a phone holder. I have read from multiple sources that constant vibrations that come from these vehicles may reduce the durability and quality of phone camera OIS and in extreme cases break OIS entirely.

Hopefully this information helps guide future decisions for Nothing users, and also encourage the Nothing team to raise awareness about this.

David Wilson

Thanks for bringing this up, it’s a genuinely important point that many users may not be aware of. A large number of people rely on motorcycle mounts for navigation during daily commutes, and continuous exposure to high-frequency vibrations can potentially impact the delicate mechanical components used in Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). Over time, this may reduce stabilization performance or, in extreme cases, lead to hardware failure.

It would be really helpful if the Nothing team could officially acknowledge this and raise awareness—perhaps through documentation, community posts, or general usage guidance—so users can take appropriate precautions when mounting their devices on motorcycles. Discussions like this help users make more informed decisions and protect their devices in the long run.