Nothing Phone (1) battery life improves with new update, camera gets better too

The Nothing Phone (1) gets another update just as the sale season is underway, and this is an important one. The Phone (1) has been getting a series of updates since its launch and all of them are centered around improvements to the camera as well as the overall user experience. The newest update does the same, and it also looks after the battery life as well. Hence, if you have purchased it during the Flipkart sale, or are using it since its launch, this is an update you shouldn't miss.

The Nothing Phone (1) is getting the latest Nothing OS version 1.1.4 update, which is still based on Android 12. However, the update brings into focus mainly the camera performance, and also takes care of certain UI-based revisions, all of which should make it better to use the phone. Here is a list of all the improvements the new version brings to the Phone (1).

Nothing Phone (1) update camera enhancements

- New option to add a Nothing themed watermark to the camera app.

- Improved ultra-wide camera colour calibration and better colour consistency between main and ultra-wide cameras.

- New motion detection algorithm for improved stability when shooting moving subjects.

- The shooting speed is increased when using HDR in ultra-wide camera.

- Night mode shots should do better and natural colours.

- Selfies should be now sharper and naturally bright portraits shots.

Nothing Phone (1) UI updates

- 3-button navigation bar can be flipped.

- LHDC high-definition audio is now supported

- Updated to Android September Security Patch.

- Reduced battery consumption for Always On Display.

- Improved thermal performance.

- New UI for the system updates page.

- The Face Unlock algorithm is improved.

- Bug fixes

Is the Nothing Phone (1) worth buying now?

If you have a budget of under Rs. 35,000 to spend on a new smartphone, and you seek a polished experience, nothing beats the Nothing Phone (1) (got the pun?). The Phone (1) stands out with its sublime performance, a good display, a pair of nice cameras, and decent battery life. The unique semi-transparent design and its fancy Glyph LED lighting system are cherry on top of this cake.

During the Flipkart sale, the prices have dropped by Rs. 2,000 across all storage variants. This makes it an even better deal for most people.