Nothing Phone 3 launching next week: India price, specs
Nothing Phone 3 launching next week: India price, specs
By Divya Bhati
The Nothing Phone 3 is officially launching in India on July 1, nearly two years after the Phone 2.
Launch date confirmed
It is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
Processor upgrade
A new 50-megapixel periscope lens with 3x optical zoom is expected, alongside 50-megapixel main and ultra-wide cameras; the front camera may also upgrade to 50MP with autofocus.
Camera overhaul
The display is expected to retain a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED screen, but at the back the phone might ditch the iconic Glyph interface in favor of a new Glyph Matrix.
Display and Design
Battery capacity is rumoured to increase to 5,150mAh, with 100W wired charging and support for wireless charging.
Battery and Charging
The phone may also feature eSIM compatibility.
eSIM support
Two models for Nothing Phone 3 are expected — 12GB RAM with 256GB storage and 16GB RAM with 512GB storage option.
Variants and Storage
While global prices suggest a premium tag (around Rs 68,000–90,000), the India price is more likely to fall between Rs 50,000 and Rs 60,000.
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