The highly anticipated Nothing Phone 3 officially launched in July 2025, continuing the company’s bold approach to smartphone design. Building on the success of its predecessors, the Phone 3 brings refinements to the transparent aesthetic, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and a more polished software experience — all while sticking to its mid-premium price segment. It’s a phone that dares to look different, while still packing serious power.
Signature Design, Now More Refined
Nothing has kept its iconic transparent back and LED Glyph Interface, but this time around, it’s been streamlined and matured. The Phone 3 feels slimmer and more refined, with softer edges, a sturdier aluminum frame, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back for improved durability.
The Glyph lights are now more customizable, with support for real-time app-based triggers, such as ride-sharing updates, caller IDs, and music beat syncing. Color options include:
- White Mist
- Charcoal Black
- A new limited edition Iridescent Blue
Despite its flashy look, the design is IP65 rated for dust and splash resistance.
Display: Smooth and Bright AMOLED
The Nothing Phone 3 features a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with:
- 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
- 240Hz touch sampling
- 1,600 nits peak brightness
- HDR10+ support
The panel delivers vibrant colors, deep blacks, and ultra-smooth animations, making it ideal for gaming, content streaming, and everyday use. Bezels are ultra-thin, and the display is flat — continuing Nothing’s modern minimalist theme.
Performance: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 at the Core
Under the hood, the Nothing Phone 3 runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset — not the absolute latest, but still a flagship-grade processor that ensures smooth multitasking, responsive gaming, and solid battery efficiency.
Performance is further enhanced with:
- 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5 RAM
- 128GB / 256GB UFS 4.0 storage
While some 2025 flagships have moved to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or 4, Nothing’s decision to use the Gen 2 keeps pricing more competitive — without compromising on real-world speed or thermal management.
Cameras: A Smart Dual-Lens Setup
Nothing continues to embrace a clean dual-camera setup instead of following the multi-lens trend. On the back, you get:
- 50MP Sony IMX890 main sensor with OIS
- 50MP ultra-wide with macro functionality
The front camera is a 32MP punch-hole shooter, delivering detailed selfies and sharp video calls.
Improvements include:
- Better low-light performance
- Enhanced HDR for video
- AI scene recognition
- 4K video at 60fps
- Glyph light-based fill lighting for portraits
The camera system is still tuned with Nothing’s natural color science — clean, sharp, and realistic, rather than heavily saturated.
Software: Nothing OS 3.0 with AI Touches
Phone 3 ships with Nothing OS 3.0, based on Android 16, offering a bloat-free, minimalist interface. It’s fast, clean, and now sprinkled with AI features:
- AI app organization: auto-groups similar apps into folders
- Smart clipboard: remembers copied content with context
- Voice command integration with custom shortcuts
- Glyph Scheduler: AI learns your habits and dims/un-dims Glyphs based on time of day and usage
- Battery AI: adjusts charging speed and background sync to save power
Software updates are guaranteed for 3 years major + 4 years security, keeping it competitive with similarly priced phones.
Battery Life & Charging
Powering the Phone 3 is a 4,700mAh battery, offering full-day endurance under regular use. Charging features include:
- 45W wired fast charging
- 15W wireless charging
- Reverse wireless charging (5W)
Nothing claims a 0–100% charge in about 50 minutes, and you still get the signature charging animation synced with the Glyph lights.
Connectivity & Extras
- 5G (SA/NSA)
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth 5.4
- NFC support
- Stereo speakers with Dirac tuning
- In-display fingerprint scanner
- Face unlock
There’s no headphone jack, but the company has optimized latency and pairing for the Nothing Ear (3) and other wireless earbuds.
Pricing (India):
- Nothing Phone 3 (8GB/128GB): ₹42,999
- Nothing Phone 3 (12GB/256GB): ₹47,999
Available via Flipkart and official Nothing India channels, the Phone 3 comes with early-bird offers including discounts and Nothing-branded accessories.
Final Thoughts
The Nothing Phone 3 continues to do what Nothing does best: combine unique design with solid hardware and a clean software experience. It doesn’t try to be the most powerful phone on the market — but for those who value aesthetics, smooth software, and everyday flagship performance, it’s a standout in the mid-premium space.
With its iconic look, fast performance, and thoughtful updates to the Glyph system, the Phone 3 proves that smartphones can still surprise — and still turn heads.
For more details, visit the official Nothing Phone 3 website: Nothing Phone 3 Official Website