Nothing has stepped into the flagship arena—with its Phone 3, the company's first true high-end device. Priced at $799, it challenges the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25, and Pixel 9 with a Snapdragon 8S Gen 4, 16GB RAM, a Glyph Matrix LED display, and a quad 50MP camera setup.
🎨 Transparent Charm Meets Practical Innovation
The Phone 3 retains Nothing’s signature transparency aesthetic, now upgraded with a 25×25 dot-matrix Glyph Matrix that replaces the older LED strip. This grid supports functional animations, mini-games, and even battery/weather widgets—keeping the personality without gimmicks.
⚙️ Performance & Display: Solid Mid‑Tier Flagship
Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8S Gen 4, the Phone 3 delivers flagship speeds—though it falls just short of Snapdragon 8 Elite class. Paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB storage, multitasking and gaming shine. The 6.67″ LTPO OLED screen hitting 120 Hz and up to 4,500 nits brightness ensures crisp visuals and outdoor visibility.
📷 Cameras That Mean Business
Nothing caught up in imaging. The rear array includes:
- 50 MP main sensor
- 50 MP ultra-wide
- 50 MP periscope telephoto (3× optical zoom)
- 50 MP selfie cam
Early macro samples show stunning detail—textures captured clearly at 10 cm—while the periscope lens adds real-world utility.
🔋 Battery & Charging: No Flags Raised
The silicon-carbon 5,150 mAh battery offers impressive endurance. With 65W wired and 15W wireless charging, full refills come fastest in Nothing’s lineup—an edge over previous models.
💧 Durability & Lifespan: Built to Last
IP68 dust/water resistance and Gorilla Glass 7I protection round out the durability package. On software, Nothing promises five years of Android upgrades and seven years of security patches—rare longevity in this price bracket.
🧠 AI Features & Essential Tools
With Essential Search, meeting transcription, and universal clipping, Nothing is infusing AI without over-promising. Carl Pei emphasizes practicality and playfulness—AI that serves, not dominates.
✔️ Where It Wins & Where It Doesn’t
- Wins: Unique Glyph Matrix, flagship-grade cams, bold transparency, fast charging, long-term updates.
- Trade-offs: Snapdragon 8S vs 8 Elite; no expandable storage; Glyph Matrix remains subtle—not flashy.
🎯 Verdict
Nothing Phone 3 marks a successful leap from mid-range to serious flagship contender. It blends playful design with real hardware—quad 50MP cameras, vibrant display, 5,150 mAh battery, fast charging, and premium build. While it may not beat the elite chipsets, it offers personality and features that many big-flagship fans crave—all without a $1,000 price tag.
Watch for TechPickr123’s Smartphones coverage, including camera comparison galleries, Glyph customization tools, and U.S. network compatibility tests—landing soon!