Nothing Phone (1) Glyph Interface Explained

Everything we know about Nothing phone (1) Glyph Interface lights and their function.

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Carl Pei’s Nothing knows how to make noise before the launch of their products. With more than two weeks to go for the official launch of Nothing Phone (1) company puts out its narrative every other by teasing and showcasing its much anticipated first phone. After teasing Nothing Phone 1 LED light photos last week, now the UK-headquartered company asked renowned youtube – Marques Brownlee aka MKBHD to share the exclusive First look of Nothing phone (1) revealing its complete design from all angles. From the same video, we also got to know about Glyph Interface.

What is the Glyph Interface in Nothing phone (1)?

From the Nothing Phone (1) hands-on videos what really stood out was Nothing’s Glyph Interface. It’s a Nothing exclusive feature where they placed multiple lighting strips and clubbed its actions as Glyph Interface.

Originally tweeted by Nothing (@nothing) on June 22, 2022.

Nothing Phone (1) Glyph Interface

In the Marques Brownlee video, the phone is shown off from the back as well as the front. The Phone (1) has come with over 900 customizable LEDs on the rear panel. These 900 less are basically spread in 5 lighting strips that will glow either together or in combinations to give users more information about things like charging, notifications, etc. There will be a glyph interface settings menu that will allow you to control how you want to light those LEDs up.

What function do Glyph Interface offer?

The menu will allow you to set up lights to show charging percentage, wireless reverse charging, and more. The menu will also enable users to switch to the Flip to Glyph feature which can trigger the Glyph interface to work only when the phone is flipped upside down.

Although the whole things appear as one connected strip and can light up as one, there are interruptions in the middle. There is also a red LED dot that would light up when the phone is recording a video. The LED lights will tell you when you get a new Notification. The bottom strip will serve as a charging progress indicator. There are 10 notification sounds having their own distinct light signatures.

The whole thing might serve as a fill light when you are shooting a photo under low and tricky lighting. MKBHD claims that these LEDs are beautiful though he isn’t sure if the intensity of these lights can be controlled manually or not. The Glyph interface can also be scheduled to kick into action or turn off during a particular time in the day.

More about the features of Glyph Interface will be known when the phone actually launched on July 12.

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Nothing Phone (1) Expected Specs

Nothing Phone (1) is expected to sport a 6.55-inch OLED panel with a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, and support for HDR 10. The smartphone might have a dual camera setup at the back with a 50MP main and a 12MP ultrawide sensor.

There will be a 32MP lens for selfies as well. Nothing has confirmed that Phone (1) will run a customized version of Android called Nothing OS. It is said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and has up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. Battery capacity is not known but the device is said to have 45W fast charging.

Shivangi AgarwalShivangi Agarwal
Shivangi is a tech writer at Smartprix, where she covers consumer technology news with a focus on smartphones, wearables, laptops, and the evolving world of OTT streaming. Since joining the team in August 2021, she has written over 120 in-depth reviews, comparisons, and buying guides aimed at helping readers navigate the ever-changing tech landscape.

With a strong foundation in English literature and education, Shivangi brings clarity, insight, and a reader-first approach to every story. Her expertise lies in breaking down complex features into accessible, practical insights—whether she’s reviewing the latest smartphone or exploring trends in infotainment.

Shivangi holds a B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in English, along with a B.Ed in English and Social Studies. She is based in Faridabad, India. You can follow her work on Smartprix or connect with her for tech-related queries.

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