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Nothing

Nothing

Good6.5/10

London start-up founded by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, known for design-led phones and audio, with CMF as its budget sub-brand.

Founded
2020
From
United Kingdom
HQ
London, United Kingdom
Owned by
Independent
Made in
China, India
Also sold as
CMF, CMF by Nothing
nothing.tech

Mobile phone

Good7/10Mid-range

Nothing's phones win praise for design and tidy software, and its update commitments are now competitive. Cameras and service depth lag the big brands, but the mid-range (a) models are frequently recommended as good-value picks.

Good at

  • Distinctive see-through design with Glyph lights
  • Clean, fast Nothing OS with few extra apps
  • Flagship: 5 years of OS and 7 years of security updates
  • Phone (a) series offers strong value

Weak at

  • Cameras behind the best at each price
  • Small service network; still a young company
  • US sales are unlocked only — no major-carrier deals
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In United States: Sold unlocked via Nothing, Amazon and Best Buy; not all models (e.g. base Phone (4a)) come to the US.

In Australia: Sold at JB Hi-Fi and Optus.

In New Zealand: Sold at JB Hi-Fi and Noel Leeming.

Phone (number)Phone (a) / (a) ProCMF Phone

Best for: buyers who want a clean, stylish Android phone that stands out

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Headphones / earphones / earbuds

Mixed6/10Mid-range

Nothing's earbuds stand out for design and value, and its first over-ear Headphone (1) drew mostly positive reviews for sound. Noise cancelling and polish still trail the leaders, and the brand is young.

Good at

  • Distinctive transparent design
  • Good-value Ear and CMF Buds lines
  • Headphone (1) tuned with KEF

Weak at

  • ANC behind Sony, Bose and Apple
  • Thin service network in some markets
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
EarEar (a)Ear (open)Headphone (1)CMF Buds

Best for: Style-conscious buyers wanting decent earbuds at a fair price

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Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.