Nothin Phone 3: The Boldest Flagship of 2025 with Unique Glyph Design and True Innovation

The Nothing Phone 3 is finally here and its the first time bold newcomer is targeting the true flagship tier. With a $799 price tag, sleek new hardware, and software that still prioritizes fun and creativity, Nothing aims to complete head to head with the likes of the iPhone 16, Samsung Galaxy S25 , and Google Pixel 9.

Display : Solid, but familiar

6.67″ flexible AMOLED , 2,800 x 1,260 ( approx. 1.5K ) , 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate.

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front and back.

Peak brightness : 4,500 nits HDR ( some sources note around 3,00 nits typical HDR ).

Slim 1.87 mm bezels for a premium front facing experience.

Display specs mirror flagship devices, Nothing’s marketing places front visuals in the background highlighting.

Performance:

Chipset : Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 ( 4nm ), offering roughly +36% CPU, +88% GPU, and +125% AI gains over Phone 2’s chip.
Memory / Storage : 12 GB RAM + 156 GB , and 16 GB + 512 GB UFS 4.0 configurations.

Battery :

Battery : 5,150 mAh silicon carbon cell ( some markets like India list 5,500 mAh ), rated for ” over a day ” of use and up to 80 hours in testing.
Turbo Charging : 65 W wired gets you ~50% in 20 min ad full charge in ~45 – 54 min.
Charging : 65 W wired ( 19 min to 50% ), 15 W wireless , and reportedly reversed wireless charging.
Wireless : 15 W standard plus reverse wireless charging ( 5 – 7.5 W ).
Build : Slightly thicker and heavier, but solid feel due to its robust build and large battery.
Longevity : 8 – 10 hours screen on time under mixed usage, often lasting a full 1 – 2 days.

Cameras : Quad 50 MP versatility

Rear : Three 50 MP cameras – main ( f/1.68, OIS ), ultrawide ( 114 ), and periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom , macro down to 10 cm.

Front : 50 MP selfie video camera – a jump from the Phone 2’s 32 MP

Nothing’s new True Lens Engine 4 offers multiframe HDR processing, pro presets, and color grading tools in the Gallery app.

Full 4K 60 fps video across all lenses, with a blinking red square on the back during recording a nod to old school video indicators.

Early shots, including macro telephoto shots from 10 cm, teased impressive detail.

Design : A trademark aesthetic, but boldly reimagined

Nothing Phone 3 design DNA – transparent backs and glyph lighting – returns, but in a fresh, divisive form. The Phone 3’s rear sports an asymmetrical layout : three large camera lenses spread in a quirky pattern, accompanied by a ” Glyph Matrix ” LED grid in the corner instead of the linear strips from prior models.

The Phone comes in sophisticated black or white , with a triple column design that’s thicker and heavier than the Phone 2 but maintains an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

Gone is the usual glyph strip; now it is a 25 x 25 micro LED canvas that can display notifications, act as a spinner in mini games ( like Rock Paper Scissors! ), function as a clock or level, and plug in community created via an SDK.

Software and Features:

OS ( Operating System ) : Ships with Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15 , upgradable to Nothing OS 4.0 ( Android 16 ) later.
Glyph Matrix SDK : Open to developers to create new glyph experiences like mini games or personalized notifications.
Essential Space : Enhanced note taking and recording hub, ” Flip to Record ” quick voice memo with transcript and summary.

Updates : 5 years of Android OS , 7 years of security patches – on par with Samsung and Google.
Essential Search : A universal AI – Powered search bar for apps, contacts, and even factual queries like ” What is Saturn ? “
Other features : In display fingerprint, NFC, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, stereo speakers, dual mics , IP68 protection.

Connectivity and Extras :

Network : 5G SA / NSA ( bands 1 – 78 ), 4G LTE ( bands 1 – 71 ), 3G, 2G
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 , NFC, and stereo speakers are standard.
Sensors : In display optical fingerprint, dual mics , accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, and etc.

Pricing and Availability :

Launch Price :

12 GB + 512 GB	Rs. 79,999
16 GB + 512 GB	Rs. 89,999

Retail availability through iconic stores ( Amazon, Noon, Sharaf DG, Virgin Megastore, etc. )

Preorder opened July 4 : on sale July 15 globally ( US, EU, India, UAE)

TL;DR :

Design : Transparent glass, IP68, unique Glyph Matrix LED + interactive button.
Performance : Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 , 12 GB and 16 GB RAM, UFS 4.0 , super smooth UI.
Battery : 5,150 / 5,500 mAh, 65 W wired,15 W wireless, reverse wireless.
Display : 6.67″ AMOLED, 120 Hz , 4,500 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i.
Camera : Quad 50 MP ( Main, ultrawide, periscope, selfie ), 4K video, True Lens Engine 4.
Extras : AI productivity tools, 5 years OS and 7 years security, Wi-Fi 7.
Price : Rs. 70,999 – Rs. 89,999 ( ~US $799 – $899 ); pre order July 4, release July 15.