Phone 3 will be made in India, the company announces ahead of its launch on July 1
Nothing on Thursday (June 12, 2025) announced that its upcoming flagship smartphone, Phone 3, will be manufactured locally in India. The London-based technology company also aims to increase its manufacturing capabilities in the region.
The Phone 3 will be produced at Nothing's manufacturing facility in Chennai.
Nothing currently operates five exclusive service centers in Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai, along with 20 priority desks, with 10 more to be added soon, and over 330+ authorised service centers.
Nothing further claims that their retail presence has expanded from 2,000 stores at the beginning of last year to 10,000 stores currently.
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'India has been an important market for us ever since the very beginning of Nothing. Every one of our smartphones has been manufactured here — and Phone (3) proudly joins that list. As we accelerate our growth here, we're doubling down on our investment in local manufacturing, talent, and innovation — fully aligned with the Make in India vision. Phone (3) marks a major milestone: our first true flagship, delivering the very best of Nothing. We can't wait for our Indian users to experience it,' said Akis Evangelidis, Co-Founder and India President.
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