Nothing Phone (3) launch soon in India and here is everything we know about it so far

India Today

2 days ago

Amid numerous smartphone launches, did you realise it's been about two years since the Nothing Phone (2) came out? That was the company's last flagship phone, and since then, the London-based tech startup has focused instead on its mid-range A-series devices and building its affordable sub-brand, CMF. Since last year, it was widely expected that Nothing would launch the third-generation Nothing Phone, but nothing (no pun intended) materialised. The company instead went back to the drawing board, saying they would only launch the Phone (3) when the time is right.
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advertisementLooks like the time is now, as it's confirmed that the Nothing Phone (3) is all set to break cover in July, exactly two years after the Phone (2)'s launch. While we don't have an exact date yet, July is just a month away, so there's not much time left to see what Nothing has been cooking. Here's everything we know so far about the upcoming Nothing Phone (3).Nothing Phone (3): What to expectHonestly, not much is known yet about the Nothing Phone (3), even though we're so close to its official launch. But going by the rumour mill, we do have a certain idea of what to expect.
Carl Pei likes to be in the limelight, and we often see him making videos around Nothing products on the company's official YouTube channel. In one of the recent videos, he showed a blurred-out image of a phone, further stating that those who've been waiting for the Nothing Phone (3) might be sad to know that it won't be available at an affordable price, suggesting a significant price hike.advertisementAkis Evangelidis, Nothing's co-founder, also revealed in an X post that the upcoming Nothing Phone (3) will be the first true flagship the company has ever made.Now, according to Carl Pei, the Phone (3) is going to cost around 800 Pounds, which roughly translates to Rs 92,000 in Indian currency. That's quite a jump, but not necessarily what we expect when the phone launches in India. The Nothing Phone (3) could be priced lower in the Indian market, adjusted to the purchasing power of Indian consumers, but still, don't expect it to be cheap. Industry experts are speculating a price tag of around Rs 60,000 to Rs 70,000, which will be a notable hike considering the Nothing Phone (2) was priced between Rs 44,999 and Rs 54,999. Of course, we'll get to know the official pricing soon enough — just don't keep your hopes up for a budget-friendly launch.Pei has also confirmed that the Nothing Phone (3) will feature high-end materials, a major jump in performance, and software improvements aimed at delivering a better overall experience. Based on that — and the rumours — the Phone (3) is expected to come with a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 3,000 nits peak brightness. In terms of optics, the device is said to sport a 50-megapixel triple-camera setup on the back and a 32-megapixel front camera. There have also been rumours about a 5,000mAh battery, 50W fast wired charging, and 20W wireless charging support.advertisementThe most interesting rumour so far is that the Phone (3) could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. That might have made complete sense had the phone launched last year, positioned as a next-generation upgrade to the Phone (2) with a slight price bump. But now, the Phone (2) is two years old, and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is about 1.5 years old. With the Phone (3) being positioned as a true flagship, using the 8 Gen 3 — and pricing it around Rs 70,000 — would be a bold move. Considering the OnePlus 13, starting at Rs 69,999, and the iQOO 13, starting at Rs 54,999, both feature the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.Whatever the case may be, the Nothing Phone (3) is set to launch in July, and we should get all the answers soon.