The 'dream' smartphone of a top tech YouTuber

The phone that Arun Maini wanted to create had most of the flagship features. Photo: Nothing .

Popular tech YouTuber Arun Maini, also known as MrWhoseTheBoss, has teamed up with Nothing to create his own version of the “dream Android phone.”

Although just a concept project, this concept machine quickly attracted attention in the technology community, when Nothing posted a simulation video with detailed production costs.

According to the post, Nothing mocks the design of the perfect flagship phone that Maini desires, a product that converges hardware power, premium design and features that seem to have been forgotten by smartphone giants. In Maini's imagination, the ideal phone must be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, accompanied by an OLED screen and a 5,000 mAh battery.

The device also supports Qi2 MPP magnetic charging, allowing for convenient attachment of accessories. Nothing did not reveal the specific RAM or storage capacity, but these are certainly high-level parameters, suitable for a high-end model that costs up to 1,800 USD .

The most notable point in the community is the camera system. Maini wants to have a quad-camera cluster similar to the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, including the main lens, ultra-wide angle, telephoto and selfie. However, Nothing adds an element of surprise by combining sensors from the Nothing Phone 3a Pro for the main camera, ultra-wide angle and selfie, while retaining the 10x periscope telephoto camera.

The choice of an 8 MP camera from a device that is not in the high-end segment makes viewers both curious and amused, because it is clearly not a “dream” configuration in the traditional sense. Many people think that this is Nothing's way of deliberately satirizing the overly ideal expectations of a phone.

In terms of design, Maini aimed for a style that combines sophistication and durability. He chose a titanium frame, with the front and back covered in sapphire glass, a material that is extremely scratch-resistant but also fragile if dropped. The camera cluster is arranged in a horizontal bar style like the Pixel 6, while the overall body is reminiscent of the Turing Phone design that impressed with its unique appearance.

When it comes to hardware, Maini also wants his phone to focus on the user experience. He believes that the ideal phone would have a 3.5mm headphone jack, a microSD card slot, and stereo speakers, features that are slowly disappearing from flagships these days. In particular, he suggests that Nothing should offer 24/7 customer support in multiple languages, which is rare in the tech industry.

Nothing says the total cost of parts (BoM) for the device is $1,163 , not including manufacturing, marketing, or profit. If you factor in all the research, development, camera tweaking, and after-sales service costs, the company estimates the project will cost more than $26 million .

Although just a fun test, MrWhoseTheBoss's "dream phone" reflects the common desire of many users for a powerful, durable device that focuses on real-life experience.

Source: https://znews.vn/youtuber-tao-ra-chiec-smartphone-trong-mo-post1592574.html