Nothing Phone 3 Launch Overview

Design & Features

• Released in India, the Nothing Phone 3 has confirmed previous leaks.
• Asymmetrical camera placement with new "cliff matrix" lights.
• Initial designs may appear odd but seem to blend in with usage.
• Back panel includes a functional red dot for recording indication and a Glyph matrix.
• The Glyph matrix consists of 489 LEDs and offers interactive features like games (rock-paper-scissors, spin the bottle) and practical functions (time, battery, notifications).
• Developers have access to the Glyph matrix SDK for creative applications.

Build Quality

• Slightly heavy with a weight of 218g.
• Back protected by Gorilla Glass Victors.
• The display features a 1.5K 120 Hz AMOLED panel with peak brightness of 4500 nits.
• Indisplay fingerprint scanner, symmetrical panels, and dual stereo speakers.
• Front protected by Gorilla Glass 7i, with water and dust resistance (IP68).

Camera

• Impressive camera specs: 50 MP main, 50 MP periscope (3x zoom), 50 MP ultra-wide, 50 MP selfie.
• 4K 60 recording capability for all cameras.

Software & Features

• Comes with Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 16, offering 5 years of OS updates and 7 years of security patches.
• Two new features for the essential key: Flip to record, and Essential search for streamlined searching.
• Upcoming Android 16/Nothing OS 4.2.2 set for release in Q3 2025.

Performance

• Powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 with up to 16 GB RAM and 512GB storage.

Battery & Charging

• Indian model includes a 5,500 mAh battery, while global gets 5,150 mAh.
• Supports 65-watt fast charging and 15-watt wireless charging.
• No charger included in the box.

Pricing & Market

• Launch price at 79 with bank and exchange offers reducing it to 629.
• Considered expensive in the Indian market compared to its competitors like OnePlus 13, IU 13, and iPhone 16.
• Only 100 rupees more expensive than iPhone 16.

Conclusion

The Nothing Phone 3 presents innovative features but faces stiff competition due to its pricing in the market. Feedback and opinions are welcomed.