Nothing Phone (3) Full Review – Specs, Features, Price & First Impressions [2025]

Launch & Availability

Global debut: Official launch event in London on 2 July 2025, with U.S. and global pre-orders opening on 4 July, and sales starting 15 July 2025
India: Prices start at ₹62,999 for 12 GB/256 GB and ₹72,999 for 16 GB/512 GB; pre-bookings began 1 July—with free Earbuds, extended warranty, and bank EMI offers
UAE: Launch in Dubai Mall from 15 July for $799 (~AED 2,930); available via Amazon, Noon, Sharaf DG, Jumbo, etc

Design & Display

Signature look: Transparent glass-metal back featuring a central Glyph Matrix—a 25 × 25 dot‑matrix display replacing the classic Glyph LEDs. It supports visual alerts, timers, games (“Glyph Toys”), mirror function, battery/status indicators, and is SDK‑expandable
Build: Matte white or black finishes with flat aluminum rails. Sleek tri-column layout and minimalist aesthetics
Screen specs: 6.67″ flexible OLED, 1260 × 2800 pixels (≈1.5K), 1B colors, 120 Hz adaptive refresh, ultra-slim 1.87 mm bezels, Gorilla Glass 7i front, Gorilla Glass Victus back, peak brightness ~4500 nits, PWM dimming, HDR10+

Performance & Battery

Chipset: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm), octa-core CPU up to 3.21 GHz, Adreno 825 GPU—~36% faster CPU, 88% GPU, 125% AI performance improvements over Phone 2
Memory & Storage: 12 GB RAM + 256 GB or 16 GB + 512 GB
Battery:
- International version: 5150 mAh
- India-specific: 5500 mAh
- Supports 65 W wired, 15 W wireless, 7.5 W reverse wireless PD3.0 / PPS / QC4
- Fast charge: ~0–50% in ~19 min per internal tests

Cameras & Imaging

Rear setup: Triple 50 MP — main with OIS, periscope telephoto (3× opt zoom, OIS, macro to 10 cm), ultrawide 114° — all capable of 4K@60fps
Front camera: High-resolution 50 MP selfie shooter (4K@60fps) .
Processing: “TrueLens Engine 4” HDR processing, plus pro presets, portrait mode, action mode, red Glyph recording indicator

Software & AI Features

OS: Ships with Nothing OS 3.5 on Android 15; upgrade to Nothing OS 4.0 (Android 16) arriving Q3 2025
Update promise: 5 years of major OS updates; 7 years of security/encryption patches
Core AI/UX features:
- Essential Space: enhanced voice notes (flip to record + meeting transcription), screenshots, reminders (Essential Search: natural language universal search across apps, contacts, info
- Glyph Matrix apps: dot-matrix utilities (clock, spirit level), mini-games like Magic 8 Ball, Spin‑the‑Bottle, Rock‑Paper‑Scissors

Durability & Connectivity

Ingress resistance: IP68 water/dust rated
Connectivity:
- Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, dual Nano‑SIM + eSIM
- 5G SA/NSA, LTE, HSPA, GSM supported
Other: In‑display optical fingerprint sensor; stereo speakers; Gorilla Glass 7i/Victus

Price & Value

Region	Base Model (12 GB/256 GB)	Upgraded (16 GB/512 GB)
USA/Global	US$799	US$899
Europe	€799 / €899
India	₹62,999 / ₹72,999

Positioned against iPhone 16, Galaxy S25, Pixel 9 at similar price point
Pre-order offers include earbuds, warranty, EMI deals, limited early fan drops .

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Bold, playful design with clicky Glyph Matrix
Strong battery + fast charging
Competitive flagship hardware at US$799
Excellent software support (5 OS + 7 Security updates)
Feature-rich camera setup with periscope lens

Cons:

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is slightly below top-tier 8 Elite
Glyph Matrix design and asymmetrical camera layout received mixed reactions

Final Decision

The Nothing Phone (3) marks a major leap into flagship territory for Nothing. It brings distinctive design flair, long-term software support, powerful cameras, and AI-driven features—all at a competitive price. While it may trade a bit of raw performance for personality, it stands out as a strong alternative to mainstream flagships.