The Nothing Fold (1) foldable phone that doesn't play with the future - it shapes it. Nothing enters a new category with a concept that could redefine what a "premium foldable" means at a reasonable price!
You don't need to hold it in your hands to understand that Nothing The Fold (1) isn't just another foldable toy for tech enthusiasts. It's a manifesto. A phone that hasn't quite materialized yet, but it already feels more finished than most existing foldable devices. Londoners from Nothing are making no secret of their ambitions – after having already made a name for themselves with the Phone (1), Phone (2) and the current version 3a Pro brought aesthetic order to the chaos of the Android market, now they are looking up and cutting into the segment that still reigns supreme Samsung.
And they do it with a device that, at first glance, combines everything: a bold design, a useful philosophy, surprising performance, and above all – the feeling that it's something the new oneAt the same time, the price is expected to be around 799 euros. The magic limit for a smartphone, even a foldable one.
More than OLED and millimeters
Nothing Fold (1) is designed to be a transformation – in two senses. First, literally: an external 6.5-inch screen and an internal 8.37-inch panel form a structure that switches from a smartphone into a productive workspace or portable movie screen. Second, conceptually: it is a device that attempts to redefine how foldable phones should interact with the user.
The Glyph Interface, already familiar from previous models, no longer functions here as a mere aesthetic. It extends along the spine of the device and takes on the function of a notification layer. A ticker display, dynamic alerts and a silent light language – all this creates a new layer of interaction that is both subtle and bold.
Hardware that refuses to be overshadowed by software
Inside is the processing heart of the device MediaTek Dimensity 9400, one of the most powerful 5G chips of the current generation. The combination of an 8-core CPU and a 12-core GPU suggests that the device will be able to handle everything from multitasking to gaming. And the 5,500 mAh battery means that the foldable format finally gets the autonomy it deserves.
The photo story is just as ambitious. Five cameras: three on the back (main, ultra-wide and tele-macro), two on the front – one for each screen. The design is not only functional, but follows the idea that every form of use – open or closed – should be perfect in itself. It's as if the phone should never have a worse angle.
Nothing OS 3: A system that knows its device
Above all this runs Nothing OS 3, the latest version of their own operating system, which is one of the few Android derivatives that deserves its own space. No clutter, no ads, no weird themed icons. The new interface brings more widgets, more intuitive navigation and, above all, an experience that looks and works in line with the device's philosophy: clean, fast and discreet.
Design with function and materials with conscience
Although we're talking about a concept, it's clear that Nothing is serious about the manufacturing. The metal body, the glass layers, the minimalist design of the weight and thickness - all this creates an object that is not only beautiful, but also sustainable. The company claims that the device will be made from recycled materials and delivered in biodegradable packaging. This is not a marketing add-on - but an integral part of their identity.
What exactly is Fold (1)?
On one level, the Nothing Fold (1) is just another phone. It has screens, cameras, a chip, a battery. But as a concept, it's more than that: it's proof that there's still room for ideas in the tech world. That a company that started from scratch three years ago can now predict the future of foldable phones with the same confidence.
It's the first foldable that's aware of its own appearance - and uses it. It doesn't hide the notch, it doesn't hide the crease, it doesn't hide its desire for attention. And that's exactly why it manages to do something that many others don't: it seems to have a soul.
And now?
If the price is indeed around 799 euros, as rumored, it will be a turning point. Not just for Nothing, but for the foldable market. Of course, the question remains when – and if – the concept will become a reality. But if the Nothing Fold (1) is not just hype bait, but an actual precursor to a device that will reach users' hands, then the future will fold exactly as we see it today: shiny, clean and much more interesting than we dared to think.
