Nothing has officially unveiled its latest smartphone, the Nothing Phone (3), bringing significant upgrades in performance, display, and camera technology. The device aims to continue the company’s signature aesthetic with an innovative design and cutting-edge specifications.
Design & Display
The Nothing Phone (3) boasts a 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4mm body, weighing 211g, with a plastic frame and a glass back and front. It features an IP64 rating, making it resistant to dust and water splashes. A major highlight remains the 3 LED light strips on the back, serving as a notification system, camera fill light, and featuring 26 addressable zones for enhanced customization.
The smartphone sports a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with 1 billion colors, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support. It offers an impressive brightness range, peaking at 3000 nits, and features a 1080x2392px resolution (19.93:9 aspect ratio, 387ppi), making it one of the brightest and most color-accurate screens in its segment. The device also supports Ultra HDR image processing.
Performance & Software
Under the hood, the Nothing Phone (3) is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) chipset. The processor is an octa-core setup (1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A720, 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520), paired with an Adreno 710 GPU (940 MHz). This ensures smooth multitasking, high-end gaming, and improved power efficiency.
The phone runs on Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.1 and is guaranteed to receive three major Android upgrades, ensuring longevity and security for users.
Camera System
The Nothing Phone (3) features an advanced triple-camera setup:
- 50MP Wide (Main) – f/1.9, 24mm, dual-pixel PDAF, OIS.
- 50MP Telephoto – f/2.6, 70mm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom.
- 8MP Ultra-Wide – f/2.2, 15mm, 120-degree field of view.
The front houses a 50MP selfie camera (f/2.2, 24mm wide, 1/2.76”), ensuring crisp and high-resolution selfies.
For video enthusiasts, the rear camera supports 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps with gyro-EIS and OIS for stability, while the front camera records 4K@30fps and 1080p@30fps.
Battery & Charging
A 5000mAh battery powers the Nothing Phone (3), supporting 50W wired fast charging, which can charge 50% in just 19 minutes and 100% in 56 minutes.
Connectivity & Features
The smartphone comes with:
- 5G connectivity
- eSIM support
- Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.4
- NFC support
- In-display optical fingerprint reader
- Stereo speakers
- ‘Circle to Search’ feature for seamless Google Lens-style interactions.
Final Thoughts
The Nothing Phone (3) continues the brand’s focus on aesthetics and innovation. With a flagship-grade display, powerful Snapdragon chipset, versatile camera setup, and rapid charging, the device is set to compete in the premium mid-range smartphone market.