Following a lot of hype and a two-year wait, Nothing has finally unveiled its first proper flagship—Nothing Phone 3. Unveiled in India, this phone is a leap ahead when it comes to design, performance, and features. Altogether it has set its sights on firmly placing itself among the best Android devices of 2025.
Here’s a closer look at what the new Nothing Phone 3 has to offer.
A Daring New Look with Signature Glyph Invention
Remaining faithful to its legendary transparent visual language, the Nothing Phone 3 takes its design language further with new pop elements on the back panel. Most notable of these updates is the reworked Glyph Matrix—a lively set of 489 addressable LEDs that glow for calls, notifications, charge status, and even app-related activities now.
Along with the Glyph Matrix are other new features such as the Essential Key, a user-configurable physical shortcut button, and a unique red recording light, making the device look modern and useful. The camera module has also been moved to a very different layout that further adds to symmetry and usability.
Powerful Performance with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Under the hood, the Nothing Phone 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, fabricated using TSMC’s 4nm process. The octa-core CPU clocks speeds up to 3.21GHz, ensuring top-notch performance whether you’re gaming, multitasking, or using AI-driven apps.
Coupled with Adreno 825 GPU and Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, the Phone 3 handles graphics and AI tasks with ease, promising an ultra-smooth and intelligent user experience.
Triple 50MP Cameras for Professional-Level Photography
Camera sees a big boost with the triple 50MP camera configuration on the back:
- 50MP primary camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
- 50MP periscope telephoto lens with OIS for sharp zoom photos
- 50MP ultra-wide sensor for panoramic views
For selfies and video conferencing, the front panel features a 50MP camera, placing the Nothing Phone 3 among the select few smartphones providing this level of resolution at both ends.
Immersive Display & Premium Build
The phone features a 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED screen with 1.87mm ultra-thin bezels and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, providing seamless scrolling and vivid imagery. At its peak brightness of 4500 nits, the display is still legible in even the toughest outdoor conditions.
The metallic and glass body is premium-feeling while still retaining Nothing’s sense of individuality.
Massive Battery with Fast Charging
Powering the gadget is a 5500mAh silicon-carbon battery, which charges at up to 65W. This not only means extended battery life but also faster top-ups—staying powered all day long with little downtime.
Brainier with Nothing OS 3.5 (and Beyond)
Available on Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15, the software provides a fast, clean, and customizable interface. The company has committed to releasing Nothing OS 4.0 based on Android 16 in Q3 2025 with new features such as:
- Essential Space: A clutter-free dashboard for essential tools
- Essential Search: A smarter, one-stop search experience
- Refined UI with finer control over the Glyph interface and Essential Key
Price & Availability in India
Nothing Phone 3 is released in Black and White colors. It is launched at ₹79,999 for 256GB.
- Pre-orders start: July 4, 2025
- Official sale begins: July 15, 2025
IN SUMMARY
With a reimagined interface, flagship-level performance, a revolutionary Glyph Matrix, and software supported by Android 15 and onwards, the Nothing Phone 3 is a daring declaration in a sea of homogeneity. For style-seekers who want substance as well, this phone is set to be one of the most appealing flagship devices of the year.
