I'd rather have NOTHING! - Unihertz Luna
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Check out the Vessi StormBurst and their other styles at vessi.com Use code SHORTCIRCUIT for 15% off your entire order and free shipping. The Nothing Phone (1) was an amazing looking phone, but it had some quirks that prevented it from being an easy recommendation. Luckily (?) Unihertz is here with their Luna phone which is uhhhhh "inspired" by the Phone (1), but with a mid-range price tag and spec sheet. Will Bell be impressed or should you just tape RGB lights to your existing phone? Buy a Nothing Phone (1): lmg.gg
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The video opens with a direct comparison to the Nothing Phone, highlighting the Luna’s attempt to capture the same transparent design language and back LEDs on a budget frame. The presenter immediately notes the Luna’s weight and overall build quality, calling it heavy and plastic while explaining the lack of an SD card slot and a chunky camera bump. He walks through the unboxing, showing the included charger, USB-C cable, and a thick chassis that feels more like a budget device than a premium flagships competitor. In the first major segment, he critiques the physical design, noting the phone’s thickness, the position of the camera module, and the surprisingly large footprint for a device with a 6.8-inch display. The unboxing experience is paired with early impressions of the display, the fingerprint sensor, and the single loudspeaker setup, setting expectations for performance and daily usability. By the end of this first block, the Luna is framed as visually striking but functionally underwhelming, especially given its price point and the Nothing Phone’s established features.
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Questions answered
- What is the main appeal of the Unihertz Luna compared to the Nothing Phone?
- The Luna tries to imitate the Nothing Phone's LED glyphs and transparent aesthetic at a lower price, offering programmable hotkeys and a larger, heavier build as its distinctive features.
- Does the Luna offer wireless charging?
- No, the Luna does not support wireless charging, which the reviewer notes as a notable drawback.
- How does the Luna perform in gaming?
- Labs tests show poor gaming performance with high graphical settings, including low FPS and signs of thermal throttling, making it unsuitable for demanding games.
- What are the camera capabilities of the Luna?
- It features a 108 MP Samsung main sensor with additional macro and night vision options, but the reviewer finds image quality under challenging lighting to be average.