Nothing Products Timeline (2020–Nov 2025)
The Beginning
Nothing Technology Ltd. was founded in October 2020 by Carl Pei with the idea of building tech that feels clean, simple, and design-forward. Their first-ever product was earbuds — and everything since then has kept that transparent aesthetic vibe.
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📱 Smartphones
Nothing Phone (1) — July 2022
Nothing’s first smartphone, instantly iconic thanks to the transparent back and “Glyph” LED system.
Specs & Highlights:
Nothing Phone (2) — July 2023
A massive glow-up over Phone (1).
Specs:
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
6.7″ 120Hz OLED
4,700 mAh battery + 45W wired / 15W wireless charging
50 MP main + 50 MP ultra-wide + 32 MP selfie
Nothing OS 2.0
This was the first Nothing phone launched directly in the US. Faster, smoother, and way more premium.
Nothing Phone (2a) — March 2024
A budget-friendly beast with midrange power.
Specs:
MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
6.7″ 120Hz OLED
5,000 mAh battery
50 MP main rear camera
Nothing OS 2.5
Incredibly good value. Huge sales. A few UI bugs early on, but nothing critical.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — March 2024 (follow-up)
A bumped-up variant released shortly after the Phone (2a).
Specs & Highlights:
Same 6.7″ 120Hz display
More RAM and storage options
Slightly higher-clocked Dimensity chip
Better camera tuning and stabilization
Excellent battery life (inherited from 2a)
It’s aimed at people who want nearly flagship-like camera and multitasking but without paying flagship tax. Most people loved the value, though early OS updates had a few teething issues.
Nothing Phone (3a) & 3a Pro — March 2025
(I own the 3a.)
Shared Specs:
6.77″ 120Hz AMOLED
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
5,000 mAh battery
Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.x)
Camera Differences:
3a: 50 MP + 50 MP (telephoto) – 2× zoom
3a Pro: adds a true 3× periscope
These models introduced the Essential Space system — an AI-backed memory/gallery feature in Nothing OS.
Nothing Phone (3) — July 2025
Nothing’s flagship flex.
Specs:
6.67″ QHD+ 120Hz AMOLED
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
5,000 mAh battery
Triple 50 MP camera setup (wide, ultra-wide, 3× telephoto)
LED “Glyph Matrix” — drop-dead futuristic look
Shipped with Nothing OS 3.5.
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🎧 Audio Products
Ear (1) — August 2021
The OG transparent buds.
Specs:
11.6 mm drivers
ANC
~5.7 h battery per bud, 30 h with case
Qi wireless charging
These created the design DNA for all Nothing audio gear.
Ear (stick) — Nov 2022
More budget, stick-shaped, no ANC.
Ear (2) — March 2023
Premium second-gen earbuds.
Nothing Ear (Open) — 2024
Open-ear design (so you still hear the world).
Nothing Ear (a) — 2024
Budget TWS with ANC.
Nothing Ear (3) — Sept 2025
Latest true wireless buds.
Headphone (1) — July 2025
Nothing’s first over-ear wireless headset.
Specs:
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🟠 CMF by Nothing (Budget Sub-Brand)
CMF Phone (1) (July 2024): Budget phone, modular back covers, Dimensity chip, strong battery.
CMF Buds Pro 2 (July 2024): Dual-driver buds, 50 dB ANC, rotating “smart dial” on the stem.
CMF Watch Pro 2 (July 2024): AMOLED smartwatch, GPS, calling, heart-rate tracking, up to 11-day battery.
CMF Phone (2) Pro + Buds (2) Series (April 2025): Next-gen budget phone and a range of new buds — Buds 2, 2 Plus, and 2a — covering entry to mid tiers.
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🔧 Other Hardware & Accessories
Transparent GaN chargers (fast, sleek)
Transparent phone cases, including ones for Phones 2 & 3
Ring-stand attachment for Phone (2)
Software-powered features:
Essential Space — AI-backed memory / gallery
Essential Search — on-device smart search
Essential Memory — evolved AI memory with Nothing OS 4.0
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🧩 Software: Nothing OS 4.0 (Late 2025)
What’s New
Sleek, minimal UI with refined icons
Smoother animations + faster transitions
Extra Dark Mode for deeper blacks
New widget sizes + improved widget customization
Playground — build custom widgets via AI chat
Enhanced Glyph behavior: “Glyph Progress” syncs with real-life events (rides, deliveries, timers)
Glyph Mirror Selfies and fun LED animations for Phone 3 models
Performance dashboard + multitasking improvements (floating windows)
AI transparency: see when on-device AI is running + track its usage
Community Feedback: Pros & Cons
Pros:
UI is more polished and visually consistent
Dark Mode is way better now
Glyph features feel more useful
New widget system (AI-made) is creative and fun
Lock-screen feels more refined
Cons:
Some feel the update isn’t massive — more evolutionary than revolutionary
Early bugs: animation hiccups, status icons not updating well
Rollout has been uneven — flagship users first, others waiting
Essential Search has occasional glitches
A few users feel lock-screen layout / widget sizes could be more customizable.
That’s the Nothing journey up till now , and I feel the community is one of the most significant parts of Nothing. I put in a lot of effort to make this.
Thank you Nothing for “making tech fun again”.
