For the past couple of years, Nothing has been the cool, minimalist kid in the corner of the chaotic smartphone playground. With the Nothing Phone (3), it feels like that kid just stepped into the center and demanded everyone’s attention. Officially launched this month, the Phone (3) is a bold, ambitious, and slightly weird evolution that finally sees the company gunning for the true flagship crown.
Nothing Phone (3) Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 1260 x 2800 (1.5K), 120Hz adaptive, 4500 nits peak brightness |
| Rear Cameras | – 50MP Main (f/1.7, OIS) – 50MP Periscope Telephoto (f/2.7, 3x optical zoom, OIS) – 50MP Ultrawide (f/2.2, 114°) |
| Front Camera | 50MP (f/2.2) |
| RAM | 12GB or 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB or 512GB (UFS 4.0) |
| Battery | ~5150mAh – 5500mAh Silicon-Carbon |
| Charging | 65W Wired, 15W Wireless, Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Special Features | Glyph Matrix Display (489 LEDs), Essential Key, IP68 Water & Dust Resistance |
| Software | Nothing OS 3.5 (based on Android 15) |
| Build | Gorilla Glass Victus (Back), Gorilla Glass 7i (Front), Aluminum Frame |
| Weight | 218g |
| Colors | Black, White |
After spending some time with it, one thing is clear: this isn’t just another spec bump. The first thing you’ll notice is that the signature Glyph lights on the back have evolved. Say goodbye to the simple light strips and hello to the “Glyph Matrix.” It’s a full-on, low-res dot-matrix screen that can show custom icons for contacts, display widgets like the weather or a clock, and even play tiny, pixelated games. It’s a wild idea that doubles down on Nothing’s commitment to making tech fun and interactive in a way no one else is.
But the ambition doesn’t stop at the flashy new back panel. Nothing is calling this their “first true flagship,” and the spec sheet backs up the claim. They’ve finally equipped it with a proper top-tier Snapdragon chip, a stunningly bright 1.5K AMOLED display, and a camera system that, on paper, is a massive leap forward. For the first time, a Nothing phone has a versatile triple-camera setup, featuring three distinct 50MP sensors, including a periscope zoom lens.
This new hardware is paired with some clever new software ideas. A new physical “Essential Key” on the side can be mapped to launch an AI-powered “Essential Space,” which aims to intelligently organize your notes, screenshots, and thoughts throughout the day.
However, all this ambition comes at a cost—literally. The Phone (3) comes with a flagship price tag to match its flagship specs, pushing it into direct competition with the giants of the industry. It’s a gutsy move that seems to say, “We’re not just the quirky alternative anymore; we’re here to compete.”
Is a dot-matrix display on the back of your phone a necessity? Absolutely not. But in a sea of identical glass slabs, the Nothing Phone (3) is a breath of fresh, weird air. It’s a statement piece for people who are tired of boring phones, and it might just be the most interesting device launched all year.