The Nothing Phone (3) and Headphone (1) are now available globally
Nothing Phone (3) and Headphone (1)
If you want one, here are some handy links to the Nothing store in several countries. In the US and Europe, the phone is also available through Amazon. In India, the phone is sold exclusively through Flipkart – as a reminder, the Indian model has a larger 5,500mAh battery, up from 5,150mAh on the international model. Also note that in some countries there is a free upgrade to the larger memory model (you get a 16/512GB phone for the price of a 12/256GB one), but not all.
We have a hands-on with the Nothing Phone (3) and are also working on a full review, so expect a detailed report soon.
We are also working on a Nothing Headphone (1) review, the company's first over-ear headphones. Here are links to several stores around the world:
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