I don’t think I would use a case.

With my current phone, I use a Senna leather sleeve because it forces me to be aware of every time I pick up and unlock my phone, plus I don’t have to hide it in a case.

With Nothing Phone (1) I will definitely not want to hide it under a case unless the case is consistent with and supports the design.

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saikiran_E1IAeItSgu Bumper cases (only covering the frame) would be something to consider. Otherwise you’re just hiding the beautiful design

    What I also use on my smartphones to avoid any scratches are reinforced or very reinforced protective films of excellent quality, which do not yellow: Rhinoshield, ZAGG, Nillkin, Invisible Shield & Akashi

    I really hope this phone will be rock solid, we live in a world where any phone as to be protected, they sell gorilla glass, but screen still broke, we have some glass backplate, but if you slide it on any surface you get some scratches. I miss the old plastic phone where phone cases didn’t exist

    PhantomPtII For sure the phone will come with a clear transparent case, or maybe one of those bumper cases that iPhones had a few years back. Or even a case that has cutouts for the lights. Any of these 3 options could be.

    It would be nice to announce that the phone is made out of vibranium and doesn’t need a case, but probably that will not happen 🤣

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      I’m sure when Nothing sent prelaunch sample packages to YouTubers they received a bumper case, or at least some of them did? Can anyone confirm?

      I’ve always bought the OnePlus “Karbon” cases; the carbon fibre/Kevlar blend that snap on tightly. Very low profile and provide great protection in conjunction with a glass screen protector. Lew’s “Latercase” brand makes them for a lot of devices now. I wouldn’t want a typical one of these for phone (1). Of course, we need to avoid covering the back. But maybe something in between a bumper and a Latercase, something very low profile that primarily protects the corners and leaves the back open.

      I ordered the Nothing polycarbonate case because it was the only option, but my expectations are low. It’s not how I want the phone to look at all.

      I’d rather a rubber bumper, over the polycarbonate but it’s still not ideal.

      I’m also going to feel very dumb if my pre-order comes with a free case, having added one to my order. Especially as I don’t even like the look of it.

        M477 The cases YouTubers have are the same ones that are on sale on the official site. I ordered one and it’s pretty crappy, A real fingerprint magnet & certainly not worth the money.

        FYI there’s a few bumper cases for sale on AliExpress which are reasonably priced and I’m sure will more will follow in the coming weeks ahead.

          This guy appears to be opening Nothing phone 1 bumper case with screen protector but I’ve not seen any “official” bumper case images from Nothing…

          https://youtu.be/rdrxKbX0NME

          Maybe it’s just a good copy of the packaging style and actually just a third-party accessory?

            There’s one on Amazon too, magnetic that covers front and back … no idea if it’s any good though

            M477 if Nothing is listening, which I’m hoping they are a case with cutouts for the glyph lights would be useful. With two boys and clumsy hands I’m going to need a case, so I’d rather it was as thoughtfully designed as the phone

              M477 Hmm, from the video it certainly does look official, which probably means it’ll be overpriced. I’ll await a 3rd party variant.

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                M477 This guy appears to be opening Nothing phone 1 bumper case with screen protector but I’ve not seen any “official” bumper case images from Nothing…



                Maybe it’s just a good copy of the packaging style and actually just a third-party accessory?

                I think that’s just the guide for the screen protector, not a bumper. I’ve had Spigen screen protectors in the past that have similar guides.

                      OneMinusOne oh nooo! I think you’re right! That explains why I’ve been unable to find it anywhere.