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India Today
21-05-2025
- India Today
Nothing Phone (3) gets a launch schedule: Key specs, features and possible India price
After months of anticipation and several mid-range launches, Nothing has finally announced the official launch timeline for its next flagship — the Nothing Phone (3). The flagship from the company is launching in India in July 2025. The device will mark Nothing's return to the premium smartphone segment, almost two years after the launch of the Nothing Phone (2), which was launched on July 11, the exact launch date hasn't been disclosed yet, the announcement confirms what Nothing CEO Carl Pei teased during a recent AMA session on social media. He hinted that the flagship would arrive in Q3 of 2025 and even mentioned a possible price range. At present, Nothing has not revealed much about the specifications or what to expect. However, it is likely to follow its usual approach of gradually revealing features in the lead-up to the launch, something that has helped it maintain buzz in the to expect from the Nothing Phone (3)Although Nothing has kept most official details under wraps, Carl Pei has confirmed that the Phone (3) will bring major upgrades in performance, improved materials, and significant software enhancements compared to its predecessor. On the design front, the phone is expected to retain Nothing's signature transparent rear panel. However, we may see enhancements in the Glyph lighting system, offering users more customisation options and new interactive features with the Phone (3). There are also reports about a new Dot Matrix Glyph on the back which may display more advanced visual cues for notifications and real-time is also focusing heavily on AI, and the Nothing Phone (3) is expected to be the first flagship from the brand to integrate AI-driven features deeply into its user experience. Pei has previously discussed the role of AI in creating more personalised and intuitive smartphone year's budget Phone (3a) series and even the sub-brand CMF Phone (2) Pro include AI features like the TrueLens Engine 3 (an AI-powered camera system) and the Essential Key. So, we can expect Nothing to bring in these AI experiences with its true flagship and some more. The Phone (3) might also include features like context-aware UI suggestions, smarter voice commands, camera enhancements, and machine learning-powered battery Phone (3) chipset and performance upgradesUnder the hood, the Phone (3) is expected to be powered by a flagship chipset from Qualcomm Snapdragon. While the exact model hasn't been confirmed, rumours suggest it could be either the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 or the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Given that the new flagship is arriving almost two years after its predecessor, the chipset upgrade is likely to represent a significant leap from the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 that powered the Phone (2), promising improved multitasking, gaming performance, and energy Phone (3) rumours: Display and batteryadvertisementOn the front, leaks suggest that the Phone (3) could sport a 6.77-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits. The phone is also expected to house a 5,000mAh battery, with support for 50W wired and 20W wireless charging. There is no confirmation yet on whether a charger will be bundled in the box, although Nothing might include it for its Indian Phone (3) to get a powerful camera setup?This year, the budget phones from Nothing received serious camera hardware upgrades. So, for the flagship, we're expecting nothing but the best from the brand. According to leaks, the Phone (3) might feature a triple rear camera setup, including a high-resolution main sensor, an ultra-wide lens, and, for the first time, a periscope-style telephoto camera—a first for any Nothing device. On the front, the phone may offer either a 32-megapixel or a 50-megapixel Sony Phone (3) expected pricing in IndiaCarl Pei has hinted that the Phone (3) could be priced around EUR 800 globally, which roughly translates to Rs 90,500. However, Nothing is likely to adopt a more competitive pricing strategy in India, as it has done in the past. The Phone (2) launched at Rs 44,999, and while a sharp price jump is expected for the Phone (3), it's unlikely to be speculation suggests the device could be priced between Rs 55,000 and Rs 65,000 for the base variant. This price tag would put Phone 3 in direct competition with other flagships like the Pixel 9a, iPhone 16e, and the OnePlus 13.
Deccan Herald
14-05-2025
- Business
- Deccan Herald
Carl Pei reveals Phone 3's price range, Nothing's first true flagship coming soon
On the sidelines of Google's The Android Show, Nothing Inc. co-founder Carl Pei revealed that the upcoming Phone 2 successor will be a true flagship also gave a hint that Phone 3 will be priced around £800. Based on the Foreign exchange rates at the time of writing this article, it will approximately cost around $1,066 or Rs 91,066. If the latter, like the current crop of Nothing phones are assembled in India, the cost is likely to be less, probably anywhere between Rs 65,000 and Rs 75,000 it will be quite expensive compared to the Phone 2 (review). It came with three variants with a price ranging between Rs 45,000 and Rs 55, updates iconic 'G' favicon after a is an indication that Nothing Inc., which is just three years old in the industry, is ready to take on the established players such as Apple, Samsung, Google and OnePlus in the premium 2022, it started with mid-range prices starting at 31,999. Later launched lowered Phone (a) series and sub-brand CMF Phone series with prices ranging between Rs 15,000 and Rs 26, India, Nothing Inc. is the fastest-growing phone brand. Last year, as per Counterpoint Research report, the company recorded 577 per cent quarter (Q1, 2025), the London-based company clocked an amazing 156 per cent year-on-year growth in to Nothing's CMF Phone and Phone (a) series, Nothing Inc. led the growth for five consecutive quarters, a feat no other mobile brand has achieved in the past decade in India, reported International Data Corporation. Recently, Nothing launched two new handsets-- Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro. They too are incredible upgrades over the Phone (3a) review: Bang for the with the Phone 3, Nothing will offer a new premium Android phone, alternative to Samsung's Galaxy S, OnePlus and Google Pixel Pei confirmed that Nothing Phone 3 will come with high-quality materials, big performance upgrades and a better software Chrome gets new AI feature to block online fraudsters on Android phones."Nothing OS is our vision for how AI should work, not just bolted on but built in. A system that learns from you and works with you -- less of a menu, more like a teammate. We're building the tech company we wish existed, one that creates with its community and brings joy and originality back to the category,' said Phone 3 is expected to launch by the end of June or early Phone (3a) Pro review: Feature-rich phone with cool the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on DH Tech.
Android Authority
10-05-2025
- Android Authority
Can you tell if a photo is from a $1,300 flagship or a $280 budget phone?
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority With every passing year, the cameras on a smartphone become almost as important as the smartphone itself. People know that pretty much any phone can do the 'phone' things they need, but not just any device can be the best camera phone on the market. As such, in the vast majority of cases, the reason you're paying a certain price for a phone is heavily influenced by the camera hardware you'll find there. But really, how far does this go? Is a phone that costs $1,300 really so much better than one that costs less than $300? Is there a $1,000+ difference between the photos you'll get on one versus the other? I decided to test to find out. I've pitted two very different phones sold at very different price points against one another to see how you really feel about the flagship vs budget phone camera debate. Flagship vs budget phone camera: Phones and methodology C. Scott Brown / Android Authority For this test, I used a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with a list price of $1,299 and a CMF Phone 2 Pro with a list price of $279. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of the best camera phones you can currently buy. It has a massive camera system, including a 200MP primary sensor, two telephotos (a 10MP 3x optical and a 50MP 5x optical), and a 50MP ultrawide. It also has a high-end 12MP selfie camera. Meanwhile, the CMF Phone 2 Pro has a much weaker hardware system. Its 50MP primary camera is smaller and lower resolution than the Galaxy S25 Ultra's. Likewise, its tiny 8MP ultrawide camera can't compare on paper, and its 16MP selfie camera is undoubtedly a cheaper bit of hardware than the one on Samsung's flagship. Notably, though, the CMF Phone 2 Pro has a 50MP telephoto lens (2x optical), which is rarely seen on a phone this inexpensive. For this test, I used out-of-the-box settings, no tripods, and didn't do any re-shoots. These are as close to real-life examples as I could get! For the tests below, I tried to make each shot match the other as closely as possible. I used out-of-the-box settings and focused on the standard features between both devices. For example, I didn't do a macro shot test because the CMF Phone 2 Pro's software does not support this feature. I also didn't do much setup. I held the phones in my hand (no tripods) and captured each photo with minimal tweaking. I didn't do any reshoots, either — the first photo from each setup is the one I went with. I feel this best reflects real-world usage. In each section, the two photos are unlabeled and in a different order. As you scroll through, pick which photo in each pair you think did the better job. When you get to the end of the article, I'll tell you which phone produced each photo, and you can see which phone you really prefer. One final note: all the photos here are compressed for site loading speed. If you want to see them in an uncompressed state, check out this Drive folder. Just don't use that to cheat! 1x in daylight Camera 1 Camera 2 This is the most basic shot imaginable. The sun was behind me, and I just took a quick snap of the park using the primary lens. Note how different these are in terms of exposure. The Camera 2 shot also has much more pronounced grass coloring, and shadows are much less distinct. This is especially apparent in the park bench behind the tree at the lower left. The gazebo (lower right) also has a weird blue tinge in the Camera 2 shot that isn't apparent in real life, nor in the Camera 1 photo. 1x texture closeup Camera 1 Camera 2 This isn't a macro shot, but it gives an idea of how each camera captures smaller details. Camera 2 did a much better job of stabilizing the image, reducing the blur you see around the lettering in the Camera 1 image. However, the Camera 2 image has some weird artifacts around the wood grain, which are not apparent in the Camera 1 image. Portrait mode Camera 1 Camera 2 This session produced the most significant difference between the two cameras. The coloring of Camera 1 looks very washed out, but the artificial bokeh seems pretty realistic. Meanwhile, the Camera 2 image has some nice coloring on the flowers, but the bokeh is flat-out terrible. I almost canned both of these and did a re-shoot, but I decided to stick to my rule and not do that. Standard selfie Camera 1 Camera 2 Ultimately, it's all about the details with this selfie example. Camera 1 shows a lot more skin details than Camera 2. But Camera 1 also pushed the colors of the plants in the background way too much. Still, the bright sunlight on my face was handled much better with Camera 1 than the washed-out, off-coloring produced with Camera 2. Portrait mode selfie Camera 1 Camera 2 Camera 1 did a pretty good job here, especially with the bokeh on the right side of my face. You can see the bokeh having some trouble around my hair in the upper left, but it still looks pretty good. Meanwhile, Camera 2's bokeh just looks like grain in the background, with no blurry softness that you would expect from a shot like this. The area around my hair in the upper left is also bizarre — it looks like it was just cropped out using Photoshop or something. 1x showing color Camera 1 Camera 2 We're starting to see some trends here. The Camera 1 image has some extremely pushed colors from its HDR effect, with shadows basically being non-existent. Look at the difference in shadowing on the slide — it's like the photos were taken at two different times of day (they weren't). The sky does look a lot better in the Camera 1 shot, though, at least in my opinion. 2x in daylight Camera 1 Camera 2 This was a tough call to make because the two phones don't have the same zoom capabilities. The CMF Phone 2 Pro has a 2x optical zoom while the Galaxy S25 Ultra uses digital cropping for 2x shots. I could have pushed the CMF Phone 2 Pro to 3x — which would have had it using a digital crop — and seen the Galaxy S25 Ultra's optical image, but I figured I should give this one to the CMF Phone 2 Pro since it's the budget phone. Anyway, one of these shots is 2x optical and the other is 2x digital — can you tell which is which? 10x in daylight Camera 1 Camera 2 This one is the opposite of the last one, with the Galaxy S25 Ultra having a distinct advantage since it uses a 5x optical zoom lens to create a 10x digital crop, while the CMF Phone 2 Pro creates a 10x digital crop based on a 2x lens. As such, this should be the easiest one to suss out of the whole bunch. HDR example in direct sunlight Camera 1 Camera 2 It's not in the shot, but the sun is directly above the gazebo, shining brightly over the California town of Novato. This would be a difficult shot for any phone camera, because all that sunlight can make it tough for even the best sensor to balance exposure correctly. There are some distinct, obvious differences between these two shots, but it is pretty incredible that the CMF Phone 2 Pro didn't buckle under the pressure. Which one do you think looks best? 0.6x in daylight Camera 1 Camera 2 The most glaring difference between these two photos is that one has real-life colors and the other looks like Technicolor-levels of coloring. However, looking at the grass on both sides of the Camera 1 image, you'll also see some blurry artifacts there. The tree half in the frame on the left side is particularly poor in the Camera 1 shot, too. Which one of these comes from the $1,300 camera? Night mode Camera 1 Camera 2 Like the Portrait mode example, one of the cameras flat-out failed this test. This room was pretty dark — not blackout dark, but light was scarce. My attempt to get Camera 1 to focus on anything was impossible, but Camera 2 also faced focus issues. I think both photos are poor, but one is obviously better than the other — but which phone made them? Flagship vs budget phone camera: The answers Ryan Haines / Android Authority OK, I hope you have your scorecard ready, because you're about to spoil the answers for yourself if you don't. Here are the cameras that shot each of the photos above: 1x in daylight: Camera 1 is Galaxy S25 Ultra; Camera 2 is Phone 2 Pro Camera 1 is Galaxy S25 Ultra; Camera 2 is Phone 2 Pro 1x texture closeup: Camera 1 is Phone 2 Pro; Camera 2 is Galaxy S25 Ultra Camera 1 is Phone 2 Pro; Camera 2 is Galaxy S25 Ultra Portrait mode: Camera 1 is Phone 2 Pro; Camera 2 is Galaxy S25 Ultra Camera 1 is Phone 2 Pro; Camera 2 is Galaxy S25 Ultra Standard selfie: Camera 1 is Galaxy S25 Ultra; Camera 2 is Phone 2 Pro Camera 1 is Galaxy S25 Ultra; Camera 2 is Phone 2 Pro Portrait mode selfie: Camera 1 is Galaxy S25 Ultra; Camera 2 is Phone 2 Pro Camera 1 is Galaxy S25 Ultra; Camera 2 is Phone 2 Pro 1x showing color: Camera 1 is Phone 2 Pro; Camera 2 is Galaxy S25 Ultra Camera 1 is Phone 2 Pro; Camera 2 is Galaxy S25 Ultra 2x in daylight: Camera 1 is Galaxy S25 Ultra; Camera 2 is Phone 2 Pro Camera 1 is Galaxy S25 Ultra; Camera 2 is Phone 2 Pro 10x in daylight: Camera 1 is Phone 2 Pro; Camera 2 is Galaxy S25 Ultra Camera 1 is Phone 2 Pro; Camera 2 is Galaxy S25 Ultra HDR example in direct sunlight: Camera 1 is Phone 2 Pro; Camera 2 is Galaxy S25 Ultra Camera 1 is Phone 2 Pro; Camera 2 is Galaxy S25 Ultra 0.6x in daylight: Camera 1 is Galaxy S25 Ultra; Camera 2 is Phone 2 Pro Camera 1 is Galaxy S25 Ultra; Camera 2 is Phone 2 Pro Night mode: Camera 1 is Phone 2 Pro; Camera 2 is Galaxy S25 Ultra If you sum up all the best photos — and by 'best,' I mean the ones that are objectively superior in quality, coloring, focus, etc. — the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the clear winner on my scorecard. However, that wasn't the case 100% of the time. The Galaxy S25 Ultra's portrait mode fail was especially egregious. Yes, I could have stood there and re-focused the shot and tried to improve it, but the fact that I had to do that with a $1,300 phone and not a $280 phone is pretty ridiculous. Galaxy S25 Ultra vs CMF Phone 2 Pro: Who won? 1 votes Galaxy S25 Ultra won it all 100 % CMF Phone 2 Pro won it all 0 % Both phones did pretty good 0 % Both phones are bad 0 % What's also remarkable to me is that the CMF Phone 2 Pro clearly can't match the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but it still holds its own reasonably well. Yes, it failed the night mode shot dismally, and I wouldn't use the ultrawide camera for anything ever, but everything else was more than fine. Just look at the HDR example shot. Yes, the Galaxy S25 Ultra's photo is better, but is it $1,000 better? I don't think so. In other words, the Galaxy S25 Ultra wins, but the CMF Phone 2 Pro proves that you don't need to spend over $1,000 to get a camera that can deliver adequate results, at least in good lighting. What do you think? Were you surprised by the outcome of any of these examples? Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and be sure to choose something in the poll above!
India Today
04-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
CMF Phone 2 Pro goes on sale tomorrow: 5 key things to know, from India price to specs and more
Nothing has recently released its budget phone -- the CMF Phone 2 Pro -- in India. This is the second CMF Phone by the company and successor to the CMF Phone 1. While there is no information on the CMF Phone 2, the Pro model is set to hit the market. The sale will go live tomorrow, i.e. May 5, in India. At a starting price of Rs 18,999, the CMF Phone 2 Pro is equipped with a MediaTek's Dimensity 7300 Pro processor, a 5,000mAh battery and a triple camera setup. If you are looking for more experience-based information, here is our quick review of the CMF Phone 2 Pro. In this article, we will discuss the top 5 key things that you should know before rushing to buy the Phone 2 Pro sale tomorrow: 5 things you must know-- Price: The CMF Phone 2 Pro is Nothing's budget phone. The price starts at Rs 18,999, but the bank offers make it even better. The CMF Phone 2 Pro has launched in India with two storage options, both equipped with 8GB of RAM. The base variant with 128GB internal storage is priced at Rs 18,999, while the higher-end 256GB model is set at Rs 20,999. To sweeten the deal, Nothing is offering a limited-time bank discount of Rs 1,000, effectively bringing down the cost of the 128GB version to Rs 17,999 and the 256GB variant to Rs 19,999. This offer is applicable across major retail platforms, including Flipkart, Flipkart Minutes, Croma, and Vijay Sales, as well as through authorised offline retailers selling Nothing products.-- Design and display: The CMF Phone 2 Pro maintains a design language reminiscent of its predecessor, the CMF Phone 1, though it introduces several key refinements. Most notably, the new model upgrades to a triple rear camera setup—an improvement over the previous dual-camera arrangement. Interestingly, in the absence of a raised camera module, the third lens subtly blends into the back, giving it an appearance similar to a toggle aesthetic shift comes in the form of a dual-tone rear panel, lending the device a visual style somewhat akin to the Motorola Razr flip phones—albeit this model does not fold. This dual-finish look is exclusive to the orange and white variants, which feature contrasting textures on each half of the back. Meanwhile, the black and light green versions adopt a glittery finish for a more uniform phone is equipped with a 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED screen, framed by evenly proportioned bezels. It boasts a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. At just 7.8mm thick, the CMF Phone 2 Pro is the slimmest model the brand has produced to date. Nothing describes the device as both 'ultra-slim' and 'ultra-light,' positioning it as a sleek and modern addition to its growing line-up.-- Processor: The CMF Phone 2 Pro is equipped with the latest MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset. According to Nothing, the new processor delivers CPU speeds that are up to 10 per cent faster and offers up to a 5 per cent boost in graphics performance compared to the Dimensity 7300 5G chip found in the CMF Phone 1. The company also claims that the device can support 120fps gameplay in titles such as like the Nothing Phone 3a (review) series, the CMF Phone 2 Pro includes the Essential Space feature—a dedicated button providing quick access to functions like voice recordings, screenshots, photos, and more. Nothing has stated that additional AI functionalities will be introduced to the phone and Essential Space 'very soon'.The handset operates on NothingOS 3.0, built on Android 15. Users will receive three years of major Android updates and six years of security patches.-- Battery: Fuelling the device is a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. While we are still testing the device, here is what we have found out so far.-- Camera: The CMF Phone 2 Pro introduces several enhancements, with a particular emphasis on its camera system. Unlike the CMF Phone 1, which featured a single rear camera, the new model is equipped with a triple-lens setup. This includes a 50-megapixel main sensor—similar to the one used in the Nothing Phone 3a—a 50-megapixel telephoto lens offering 2x optical zoom and up to 20x digital zoom, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens with a 119.5-degree field of view. On the front, the device features a 16-megapixel camera for Watch
Mint
29-04-2025
- Mint
CMF Phone 2 Pro launched: 7 key details you must know
CMF Phone 2 Pro was launched yesterday, and naturally becomes CMF's second phone after the CMF Phone 1 was launched last year. It offers a slew of upgrades over the last generation, and does represent good value considering its feature set, especially the camera setup. Here, let us tell you all you need to know about the CMF Phone 2 Pro, including its performance, accessories, and more. It gets a triple camera setup, unlike the Nothing CMF Phone 1, the CMF Phone 2 Pro features a triple camera system consisting of a 50-megapixel main shooter and a 15-megapixel telephoto camera. As for the front camera, it's a 16-megapixel shooter. This is a major improvement from the CMF Phone 1, which only had a dual-camera setup. Yes, the CMF Phone now has Essential Space, and this is facilitated by the Essential Key, akin to the Nothing Phone 3a and the 3a Pro. You can quickly take notes, save memories, capture screenshots, and there's a big AI angle at play as well. The CMF Phone 1 had the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset. The CMF Phone 2 Pro takes it up a notch with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, which makes for much better performance. However, things like the battery remain the same, with the CMF Phone 2 Pro offering a 5000mAh battery, similar to the CMF Phone battery supports 33W fast charging. The phone offers a great choice in terms of aesthetics, with four colours on offer: black, white, light green, and orange. Different variants also offer different finishes, for instance, the orange variant has a dual-tone design. As far as build quality goes, the phone offers IP54 dust and water resistance, which makes it quite durable. Coming to the display, the CMF Phone 2 Pro features a 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED panel and supports up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The peak brightness is impressive at 3,000 nits, and the high brightness mode can reach 1,300 nits. The phone offers several premium-grade features, including a linear haptic motor for more tactile vibration, according to the company. There's an in-display fingerprint scanner for biometrics. It supports PGMI at 120 FPS, has Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, and also includes a Gaming Network Boost feature as well as a Signal Boost feature to help in areas with weak cellular reception. The CMF Phone 1 was known for its quirky add-ons, and the CMF Phone 2 Pro is no different. It offers several unique accessories like a universal cover, which lets you attach magnetic accessories including a wallet and a stand that snap onto the phone's back, much like Apple's MagSafe. There's also a lanyard offered by Nothing, which you can use to keep your phone safe and stylish. The most interesting bit might just be the interchangeable lenses, which allow you to take landscape shots and creative images using a fisheye lens. First Published: 29 Apr 2025, 07:04 PM IST
