
Nothing doesn’t do cheap and the Phone (3a) Lite is no exception. Launching today in the UK and Europe for £249, it strips away the excess without losing the company’s knack for clever details. In a sea of forgettable budget phones, Nothing bets on a single glowing dot to make it memorable. Does it work? Let’s find out.

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For those who have never heard of Nothing, it was founded by Carl Pei, the co-founder of smartphone maker OnePlus, and so far, they’ve released a pair of translucent wireless earbuds called Ear 1. However, there are rumors circulating that the company is set to launch a smartphone next year, called the Nothing Power 1. Why? Nothing announced that they’ve partnered with Qualcomm, so a handset would only make sense. Read more for additional pictures and information.