Nothing Phone (3) debuts with fresh design and updated specs; see India pricing and offers

Nothing has officially launched its latest smartphone, the Nothing Phone (3), during an exciting global event. Building on the distinctive design ethos of its predecessors, the Phone (3) presents significant advancements in performance, display quality, software functionality, and durability, all while preserving the brand's signature transparent look. The Phone (3) boasts a 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED display that delivers a resolution of 1260 x 2800. With a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and an impressive peak brightness of 4500 nits, it stands out as the brightest model yet from Nothing. The screen supports HDR10+ and features a 10-bit color depth, ensuring vibrant contrasts and cinema-quality visuals. Weighing 218g and measuring 8.99mm thick, it is notably 18% slimmer than its predecessor, the Phone (2), thanks to a newly designed symmetrical bezel measuring just 1.87mm. Both the front and back of the device are reinforced with Corning Gorilla Glass (7i in front, Victus in back), and it carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. At the core of the Phone (3) is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, constructed on a 4nm process. This powerhouse features an 8-core Kryo CPU clocking up to 3.21GHz and an Adreno 825 GPU, promising a 36% increase in CPU performance, an 88% boost in graphics, and a remarkable 125% improvement in AI processing speed compared to its forerunner. Users can opt for configurations with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The connectivity options are robust, offering dual 5G support, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, eSIM, NFC, and compatibility with all major global bands, including NavIC. A major highlight of the Phone (3) is its revamped camera system, featuring a quad-camera setup, all at 50MP: - A 50MP f/1.68 main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and electronic image stabilization (EIS) - A 50MP f/2.68 periscope lens enabling 6x in-sensor zoom and up to 60x AI Super Res Zoom - A 50MP ultra-wide camera (114° field of view) designed for action-style videos - A 50MP front-facing camera capable of shooting 4K video The camera system facilitates 4K Ultra XDR video recording at 60 frames per second, powered by the TrueLens Engine 4, which enhances real-time HDR, motion tracking, and low-light performance. An innovative feature, the Glyph Matrix on the back, has received an upgrade to include 489 LEDs and introduces a new Glyph Button for app shortcuts and visual alerts. It also features engaging “Glyph Toys” like Rock-Paper-Scissors and Magic 8 Ball. Developers can create custom integrations through the Glyph SDK, now available on the Nothing Community. Additionally, the Phone (3) introduces Essential Space and the Essential Key, allowing users to quickly record thoughts, capture screenshots, or start voice-to-text notes. Features like Flip to Record enhance the user experience, providing transcriptions and summaries stored securely on the device. Running on Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15, the Phone (3) promises five years of Android updates and seven years of security patches, with Nothing OS 4.0 featuring Android 16 already confirmed for release later this year. In India, the device is equipped with a slightly larger 5500mAh battery (rated at 5150mAh globally), utilizing silicon-carbon technology for greater energy density. With 65W wired charging, it achieves a full charge in just 54 minutes, and it also supports 15W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging. Having undergone over 95,000 quality tests, including drop and bend tests, the Phone (3) is designed with sustainability in mind, using 100% recycled aluminum and eco-friendly packaging. The pricing in India starts at ₹79,999 for the 12GB/256GB model and ₹89,999 for the 16GB/512GB variant. The device will be available from July 15, 2025, through various retailers and online platforms. Pre-booking begins on July 1, offering customers a free Nothing Ear worth ₹14,999 and a one-year extended warranty for early buyers.