The Nothing Phone (3), launched in India on July 1, 2025, marks the company’s first full-fledged flagship smartphone After the success of Phone 1 and 2, Nothing has elevated its game with top-tier hardware, cutting-edge camera systems, and bold design elements.
⚙️ Design & Build
Transparent glass and metal chassis with sleek new Glyph Matrix micro-LED rear display
Weighs ~201 g, ultra-slim with ~1.87 mm bezels all around
IP68 water and dust resistance for ultimate durability
Available in Black and White colorways
🖥 Display
6.67‑inch LTPO AMOLED panel, adaptive 30–120 Hz refresh rate, HDR, and up to 4,500 nits peak brightness
Resolution: 2800 × 1260 (~1.5K) with 2160 Hz PWM dimming
Protected by Gorilla Glass 7i front and Victus rear
💪 Performance
Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC (4 nm), offering +36% CPU, +88% GPU, +125% image processing over Phone 2
Up to 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM, 512 GB UFS 4.0 storage
Geekbench scores: ~2067 (single-core) & ~6577 (multi-core)
Runs Nothing OS 3.5 on Android 15, with future upgrade to Android 16 / Nothing OS 4 planned and 5 years of major updates & 7 years of security patches
🔋 Battery & Charging
5,500 mAh silicon-carbon battery (India), 5,150 mAh in other markets
Wired fast charging: 65 W (up to 100 W leaked)
Supports 15 W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging
Excellent battery life with efficient silicon-carbon cell
📸 Cameras
Triple 50 MP rear cameras: main + ultra-wide + 50 MP OIS periscope with 3× optical zoom + macro capability
50 MP front selfie camera, possibly with autofocus
All cameras support 4K@60 fps video and macro close-ups (10 cm)
Early leaked macro samples showcase impressive detail and texture
💡 Glyph Matrix & Essential Space
Replaces Glyph Interface with 489 LED micro-matrix display
Provides battery indicators, clock, animations, and Glyph Toys mini-apps
Features a Glyph Button/Essential Key to activate Flip-to-Record, quick voice-notes, or AI summarization via Essential Space
Nothing also offers Essential Search, combining AI and app launch
📶 Connectivity & Extras
India variants: 12 GB+256 GB at ₹79,999 (effective ₹62,999 after offers); 16 GB+512 GB at ₹89,999 (effective ₹72,999)
Global price: US $799 / £799 / €799, available July 15 with pre-orders starting July 4
Sales channels: Flipkart, Vijay Sales, Croma, plus retail
Buying Links : AMAZON | FLIPKART
⚖️ Pros & Cons
✅ Highlights (Pros):
Flagship-grade Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, top-tier performance & gaming
Ultra-bright 120 Hz AMOLED display with excellent PWM dimming
Unique Glyph Matrix micro-LED rear with functional mini-apps
Versatile quad 50 MP cameras with periscope zoom
Large battery, fast wired/wireless charging, reverse charge
Clean, bloat-free Nothing OS 3.5 with AI-driven features
5-year Android / 7-year security update promise
IP68-rated durability & stereo sound
❌ Limitations (Cons):
Premium flagship pricing (~₹80–90 K)
No IP68 worldwide? Confirmed for India and global by some sources reddit.com+15androidcentral.com+15indiatoday.in+15indiatimes.com+2gadgets360.com+2indiatimes.com+2
Wireless charging capped at 15 W (no Qi2 mention)
Glyph Matrix utility vs. aesthetics may divide users
❓ FAQs
Q1. Is Phone 3 a flagship?
Yes—it’s Nothing’s first “true flagship” with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, premium build, IP68, versatile cameras, and Glyph Matrix
Q2. What is Glyph Matrix?
A micro-LED rear matrix that displays battery, clock, animations, and mini-games—replacing the older Glyph LEDs
Q3. Does Phone 3 support wireless charging?
Yes—15 W wireless and reverse charging; wired up to 65 W (or 100 W) fast charge .
Q4. What’s the battery capacity?
India model has 5,500 mAh, global gets 5,150 mAh, both silicon-carbon cells
Q5. How long is software support?
Nothing guarantees 5 years of Android OS updates and 7 years of security patches
🧭 Verdict
he Nothing Phone (3) stakes its claim as a 2025 flagship powerhouse: innovative design with the Glyph Matrix, cutting-edge Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 performance, best-in-class display, versatile quad-camera system, long software support, and bold price positioning. If you’re hunting for a unique, future‑proof Android experience with flair—and the budget—nothing else stands out like the Phone 3
