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Nothing launches its first ‘true flagship' The Phone 3. Check specs, price and availability
Camera system built for creators
Glyph Matrix evolves the back of the phone
Specs and performance
Design updates
Software: Nothing OS 3.5
Playful tools and community-built features
Availability and pricing
London-based tech company Nothing has unveiled the Phone (3), marking its first official entry into the flagship smartphone category. The device continues the brand's distinct design language while aiming to offer a fresh perspective on what a personal device can Phone (3) features a new camera system designed with creators in mind. It includes a 1/1.3-inch main sensor for improved low-light performance, lossless optical zoom, and the ability to shoot 4K video at 60fps across all lenses with full optical image stabilization. The company has collaborated with professional photographers to offer preset cinematic looks that are accessible out of the of Nothing's signature design elements returns in a new form. The Glyph Matrix — a customizable micro-LED display on the rear — is designed to reduce dependence on the main screen. It provides app-specific alerts, caller ID, and real-time progress indicators. New additions like Flip to Record allow face-down transcription of in-person conversations via the Essential Space by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, the Phone (3) promises improved performance across AI tasks, gaming, and image processing. It's backed by a 5500mAh silicon-carbon battery, offering more than a day's use, and supports 65W wired and 15W wireless 6.67-inch AMOLED display delivers up to 4500 nits peak brightness (HDR), with 1.5K resolution and adaptive refresh rate from 30Hz to 120Hz. It also features PWM dimming at 2160Hz for eye the Phone (3) introduces a tri-column layout and refined geometry, drawing inspiration from modern architecture. Uniform 1.87mm bezels (18% slimmer than the previous model) frame the display. The R-angle shape has been tweaked for better grip and overall Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.5, the phone includes several AI-powered features. Essential Search is a universal smart search bar; Essential Space offers an AI-organized hub for notes and ideas; and Flip to Record enables screen-free says it is taking a more considered approach to AI integration, aiming to build experiences that are genuinely helpful rather than bolted on. The company promises five years of Android updates and seven years of security patches. Android 16 and Nothing OS 4.0 are expected to arrive in Q3 addition to practical tools, Nothing has added playful elements via Glyph Toys — including a digital clock, solar clock, stopwatch, and games like Spin the Bottle. Some features, like Magic 8 Ball and Leveler, were created with input from the Nothing community. A public SDK is available for developers interested in building additional Phone (3) will be available in Black and White with two storage configurations:12GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹62,999 (inclusive of launch offers)16GB RAM + 512GB storage: ₹72,999 (inclusive of launch offers)Pre-bookings have started. Early customers will receive the Nothing Ear (worth ₹14,999) at no extra cost, and an additional one-year extended warranty. Up to 24 months of no-cost EMI will be offered via select banks.
