Nothing Phone 3 Launch Round-Up: Price, Specs And Everything We Know
The Phone 3 hype train has been on overdrive in the last few weeks, giving us clues about the new Glyph matrix layout, how the cameras will sit at the back and what can we expect from the transparent design from the brand. Here's a detailed round-up of everything you know about the Nothing Phone 3 design, price and more.
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Nothing has rolled out a new update to Essential Space, its AI-powered productivity hub, for the Phone 3. The latest version brings three new features: Google Calendar integration, manual editing for AI-generated content, and an enhanced Essential Recorder with Flip-to-Record functionality. Announced via the Essential account on X (formerly Twitter) and detailed on the company's community forum, the update aims to make Essential Space a more responsive and intelligent tool for managing everyday tasks. Google Calendar integration The standout feature in this update is the ability to sync Essential Space with Google Calendar. The integration allows AI-generated tasks and events to appear automatically in selected Google accounts. This brings tighter personalisation and streamlines scheduling, giving users greater control over their calendars directly from Essential Space. Editable AI summaries and events Essential Space now allows users to manually edit content generated by the AI. If the AI creates a task or schedules an event incorrectly, users can revise the details directly. Whether it's adjusting a meeting time or refining a task description, this new control adds much-needed reliability and flexibility to the AI assistant. Enhanced Essential Recorder with Flip-to-Record The Essential Recorder feature has also been upgraded. Users can now record conversations or meetings, with the AI generating a summary and transcript that can be edited and exported in formats such as image, PDF, or Markdown. A new 'Flip-to-Record' function has been introduced as well. When the device is placed face down on a surface, it automatically begins recording, providing a discreet and intuitive way to capture audio. Rollout and device compatibility These features are currently available on the Nothing Phone 3, with support for the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro expected to follow soon. What is Essential Space Essential Space is Nothing's on-device AI assistant built into Nothing OS. Accessed via a dedicated Essential Key, it acts as a second memory for users to capture voice notes, screenshots, and other content from across the device. The AI processes this input to create summaries, schedule tasks, and suggest actions, making it a central hub for daily productivity. First launched with the Phone 3a series, Essential Space continues to evolve with updates.
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3 days ago
- News18
Nothing Phone 3 Shows Flagship Aspirations But Does It Succeed?
Nothing Phone 3 is priced at Rs 79,999 in India, features a unique design ID once again and now carries the weight of being a flagship device. Nothing Phone 3 is a flagship device, as promised by the brand, and it even has a price tag of Rs 79,999 which matches those aspirations. But the Phone 3 is a classic case of trying to show above your weight, or at least that's what you can gauge from how the company has been hyping the product. The premium table is limited for a reason. You have the iPhones, the Samsung Galaxy's and the Google Pixels. Some might say that Vivo and Xiaomi along with OnePlus are trying to gatecrash this legacy. And with Phone 3, Nothing is playing the similar game. It has a Snapdragon 8 Gen chipset, the design has the usual Nothing-ness, and other niceties. But does that warrant its status among the cream? We went looking for these answers in the last few weeks. That Design Nothing Phones have awed us with their designs but the Phone 3 is definitely something. The cameras at the back sit away from each other, and one of them almost spills out of the body. You have the transparent design make its impact yet again, but instead of the Glyph lights for alerts, now you get the Glyph matrix which is based on the dot matrix system. The phone is built using premium materials, the glass at the back and the front, along with the aluminium frame typifying its eye on quality. The back panel also comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection which is also known for its durability and should handle minor scratches with ease. It comes with IP68 rating for dust and water resistance but misses out on IP69 rating which many phones offer in this range these days. However, you are getting a 9mm thick phone that weighs 218 grams which does not fit into the lightweight category, and when you see a 5,500mAh battery packed inside, you don't get the logic even more. No wonder the design has split opinions, and we're not sure about which side to take on this front either. The Display The Phone 3 gets a 6.67-inch OLED 1B colours panel with 120Hz refresh rate. Yes, no LTPO panel here, and the screen gets Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection, not the Victus version, which is again strange to see. Having said that, the display is bright with its 4500 nits peak brightness levels, HDR10+ supported and even without Dolby Vision available you have a decent panel on offer. The colours are punchy and the deep blacks make their impact while viewing content in hi-res quality. You won't feel the absence of the features we highlighted in daily use but for the price tag, you expect them nevertheless. The Power The Phone 3 is a flagship device but comes with the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. Most people expected the 8 Elite under the hood, but the brand says it has optimised the hardware to run efficiently without any complaints. Well, does it? To be fair, the 8s Gen 4 has shown its mettle and is a decent sidekick to the 8 Elite SoC but this has already been made available for under Rs 40,000 in the market this year, which is why the questions are being asked about the choice of the chipset. And because of this, you get a USB C 2.0 port instead of 3 or 3.2 standard. Having said that, the 8s Gen 4 on the Phone 3 is reliable, and an effective performer, but not the best you'll get. The Platform Nothing OS is one of the highlights of all Nothing phones, and the brand never compromises on its quality, experience and the overall interface. You're getting the Nothing OS version based on Android 15 for now, with the Android 16 update rolling out before the end of 2025. The software has no bloatware, the UI is slick and fluid to use, the optimisation levels are a match for the flagship devices in the Android sphere. The Phone 3 experience is similar to every other Nothing device we've tested before and that shows a level of consistency that we now fully expect from the brand. You'll be getting up to 5 OS upgrades which is good as it will get until the Android 20 version. The Cameras The Phone 3 features a 50MP triple camera setup with wide, periscope telephoto and ultra-wide angle sensors in the mix. The main camera manages to capture detailed and crisp shots with the right colour accuracy in the subject. However, switching between lenses shows some effect as the colour between the sensors look different to the eye. The periscope telephoto fares much better than we hoped but still not at the level that you have seen with other premium phones in recent times. We're certain that a few updates can fix the niggling issues and it will improve over time. The low light shooting from the main camera does well but again the quality can be better with details even though you have minimal noise in the visual. The ultrawide lens comes without autofocus and that becomes evident with the lack of sharpness in the images even though the colours look fairly natural. The setup as a whole does a decent job but we expect better quality and consistency which should be fixable in the long run. The Other Sides The speaker setup on the Phone 3 is impressive. It is loud but doesn't sound shrill, the bass impact is also audible through the stereo unit, and the top base carries the load to give you the right audio balance. The Essential key brings the AI element to the Phone 3 like the other recent Nothing devices. You long-press the button to capture notes, images and save them in the Essential Space app. It offers a good use case but feels limiting as you need to sign in or create an account to unlock all the features. The Glyph matrix at the back sits inside a small circular module. We were hoping for something bigger, going by the teasers but the actual design sits nicely next to the cameras at the back. You can activate the Matrix using the button on the side, which can show you the battery status, time, or even set it up for calls and messages. You get a host of customisation options in the settings for the Glyph and developers are likely to build more tools to make this version more functional. The Battery Nothing Phone 3 Indian variant gets a 5,500mAh Silicone carbide battery that supports 65W wired charging, and 15W wireless charging speeds. Having the bigger unit does help get you more juice out of the Phone 3 and on an average we got close to 7 hours of screen-on time which usually translates into a day's worth of use. top videos View all With PCMark Battery tests we got over 19 hours backup which is comparable to most of the high-end phones we've used lately. The 65W charging support (without adapter in the box) gets you back up to speed in around one hour which is marginally better than what you got with the 50W support earlier. Getting the best third-party charger is the best trick to get the most of these speeds. Nothing Phone 3 is a flagship phone that delivers with its 'different' design identity, the new Glyph matrix and a display that will be fine for most users. The company knows that a price of Rs 79,999 puts the Phone 3 in a different and small universe in India and it seems fine with that situation. This is a product that wants to show what Nothing can do in the premium arena and the early signs are good, if you can live with the design quirks. About the Author S Aadeetya S Aadeetya, Special Correspondent at News18 Tech, accidentally got into journalism 10 years ago, and since then, has been part of established media houses covering the latest trends in technology and helping More News18 Tech delivers the latest technology updates, including phone launches, gadget reviews, AI advancements, and more. Stay informed with breaking tech news, expert insights, and trends from India and around the world. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Nothing view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: July 17, 2025, 12:00 IST News tech Nothing Phone 3 Shows Flagship Aspirations But Does It Succeed? Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
