After nearly two years of anticipation, London-based tech brand Nothing has returned with its latest flagship — the Nothing Phone (3). With bold design changes, powerful hardware, and playful innovation, the Phone 3 signals a big leap for the brand’s identity and ambitions. But is it more than just eye candy? Let’s dive into the key specs, standout features, and our first impressions.
A Fresh Take on the Signature Design
The Nothing Phone 3 stays true to the brand’s transparent, industrial aesthetic — but with some creative twists. The rear panel now showcases a new Glyph Matrix, a circular LED array made of 489 individually addressable LEDs. Unlike the simple notification lights of past models, this matrix is functional and fun. You can now display custom animations, app-specific alerts, and even play built-in mini-games like Spin the Bottle and Rock Paper Scissors. It’s quirky, clever, and very Nothing.
Adding to the experience is a new Glyph Button, a capacitive control beneath the matrix that lets you interact with the interface — from toggling animations to accessing settings. This design also introduces a new Essential Key, giving users an extra layer of customizable control.
Quad 50MP Cameras Across the Board
On the camera front, Nothing has stepped up in a big way. The Phone 3 features a triple rear camera setup:
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A 50MP main sensor with OIS
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A 50MP ultrawide camera (114˚ field of view)
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A 50MP periscope telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom
On the front, you’ll find a 50MP selfie shooter, though oddly, it maxes out at 1080p video capture — a curious limitation on an otherwise premium setup. Still, photography fans will appreciate the flexibility this camera system offers for both wide landscapes and detailed zoom shots.
Nothing Phone 3: Display, Build & Durability
The display on the Nothing Phone 3 is a 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution, adaptive 30–120Hz refresh rate, and an impressive peak brightness of 4,500 nits — perfect for viewing under harsh sunlight. Bezels are ultra-slim at just 1.87mm on all sides, creating an immersive and polished front design.
Durability also sees a bump, with Gorilla Glass Victus on the back and Gorilla Glass 7i on the front. For the first time in a Nothing phone, you also get IP68 water and dust resistance, making it more resilient for everyday use.
Nothing Phone 3: Performance That Keeps Up
Under the hood, the Phone 3 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, built on TSMC’s efficient 4nm process. It boasts:
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8-core CPU with speeds up to 3.21GHz
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Qualcomm Adreno 825 GPU
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Hexagon NPU for AI-driven tasks
Compared to its predecessor, Nothing claims 36% faster CPU, 88% better GPU, and 60% faster AI performance — a serious upgrade for gaming and multitasking.
Nothing Phone 3: Battery and Charging
Fueling it all is a 5,500mAh silicon-carbon battery, which is not only more power-dense but also designed for better heat management. Charging is fast and flexible:
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65W wired charging
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15W wireless charging
This combination promises long battery life and fast top-ups — two things modern users won’t compromise on.
Nothing Phone 3: Software and Long-Term Support
The Phone 3 ships with Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15, with a clean, minimalist user interface. It introduces new features like:
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Essential Space (for curated app zones)
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Essential Search (streamlined search across device functions)
Better yet, Nothing promises 5 years of OS updates and 7 years of security patches, positioning it as one of the longest-supported Android phones on the market. Nothing OS 4, based on Android 16, is also slated to arrive in Q3 2025.
Nothing Phone 3 Release Date and Pricing in India
The Nothing Phone 3 comes in Black and White color variants, with two storage options:
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12GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹79,999
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16GB RAM + 512GB storage: ₹89,999
Pre-orders began on July 4, with the official sale starting July 15, 2025. Early buyers also get an extra 1-year warranty as part of a launch promotion.
With a bold design, powerful performance, and a feature-rich camera system, the Nothing Phone 3 feels like a flagship worthy of attention. It embraces creativity (thanks to the Glyph Matrix), maintains the brand’s visual identity, and delivers the kind of performance that tech-savvy users demand. While a few quirks remain — like the selfie camera’s video limitation — Nothing has made major strides in hardware, software, and support.
This phone isn’t just a statement. It’s a serious contender in the premium Android space.
