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Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
Nothing Phone 3 coming in July: Here's what we know so far about the flagship phone
Last week, Nothing, on its official X handle, confirmed that the Phone 3 will be coming sometime in July. The company's first-ever premium phone, said to offer a flagship experience, will most likely be powered by Qualcomm's newest flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite. And while nothing is certain at the moment, several leaks and rumours in the last few days have hinted that the Nothing Phone 3 will look different from the company's existing smartphone lineup. From design to price, here's everything we know so far about the Nothing Phone 3. On Thursday, May 29, Nothing shared a post on X saying that it has 'killed the Glyph interface.' This might mean that the Nothing Phone 3 may not feature the company's iconic Glyph interface and introduce a new design language that looks different from its existing offerings. Following the post, the company also shared a close-up shot of the Nothing Phone 3, and while it doesn't show much, the Phone 3 looks like it will fit right in with Nothing's quirky design approach. It's all in the details. Phone (3). Coming this July. — Nothing India (@nothingindia) May 27, 2025 On the hardware front, the Nothing Phone 3 is expected to sport the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, Qualcomm's fastest chipset to date. According to Smartprix, the smartphone was recently spotted on the GSM database and has been reportedly certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) bearing the model number 'A024'. Several leaks and rumours have also hinted that the Nothing Phone 3 will sport a 120Hz 6.77-inch AMOLED screen with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Speculations also suggest that the phone will offer up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. All of this may be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 50W wired and 20W wireless charging. However, since nothing is certain at the moment, the company might opt to go with Silicon Carbon battery technology. The back of the Nothing Phone 3 is said to feature a triple camera setup that consists of a 50MP primary lens, but there are no details about its ultrawide and telephoto sensors. As for the software, the upcoming smartphone will most likely run on Nothing OS based on Android 16 out of the box, but rumour has it that the Nothing Phone 3 will come with Android 15. Carl Pei has also said that the Nothing Phone (3) will be made from 'premium materials' and have 'software that really levels things up.' As for the price, Pei has confirmed that their upcoming flagship will be priced somewhere around 800 pounds, which means the phone will cost somewhere around Rs 90,000, but it won't be surprising to see the top variant crossing the Rs 1 lakh price tag.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business Standard
Nothing to ditch signature glyph lighting system on Phone 3: What to expect
Nothing has also shared a close-up image of the Phone 3, likely revealing that the transparent back panel design will make a return New Delhi Nothing's upcoming flagship smartphone, the Phone 3, may not feature the company's signature Glyph Interface. Days after confirming a July launch for the Phone 3, the British consumer electronics brand posted on X (formerly Twitter): 'We killed the Glyph Interface.' The post strongly suggests that the upcoming smartphone will not include the signature rear LED lighting system — at least not in the same way as earlier models. The announcement was accompanied by a short video showing the Glyph Interface on the Phone (1) blinking a few times before fading to black. We killed the Glyph Interface. — Nothing (@nothing) May 29, 2025 The Glyph Interface was first introduced with the original Nothing Phone (1) in 2022 and has since made its way on every Nothing Phone model, apart from the CMF-branded smartphones. It allows users to receive face-down notification alerts, visual countdowns for timers, and even real-time app integration with services like Uber. Nothing Phone 3: What to expect Earlier this week, Nothing also shared a close-up image of the Phone 3, likely revealing a portion of its back panel. While the photo did not show much, it hinted that the transparent design — which has become a staple of Nothing phones — is likely to return. During The Android Show: I/O Edition, Nothing CEO Carl Pei previewed the Phone 3, although the device's design remained blurred. Pei described the upcoming Phone 3 as Nothing's first 'true flagship', suggesting a shift toward more premium materials such as metal and glass. Pei also hinted at a price increase, stating the device could cost around £800 (approximately Rs 90,000) — nearly double the launch price of the Phone (2), which debuted in 2023 at Rs 44,999. As for the specifications, Nothing Phone 3 may sport a 6.77-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits. It is expected to be powered by either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or the newer Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. For cameras, the Phone 3 is likely to feature a triple-lens rear set-up, including a 50MP main sensor, and a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. A 5,000mAh battery is expected to power the device, with support for 50W wired and 20W wireless charging.
GSM Arena
3 days ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
First teaser image of the Nothing Phone (3) offers a microscopic glimpse at the new model
It has been two years since Nothing last launched a premium phone, but the wait is almost over – the Nothing Phone (3) is coming in July and we already have our first microscopic glimpse at the new model. Here it is, shared by the official Nothing account on X: Your first look at the Nothing Phone (3) Not much to look at, but it ties in perfectly with Nothing's established style. Here's another look, this time coming from Flipkart in India. Flipkart is a regular partner for the company. Indeed, the Nothing Phone (2) launched on Flipkart back in July 2023. The Nothing Phone (3) will be sold in India through Flipkart Earlier this month, CEO Carl Pei revealed that the Nothing Phone (3) will be 'around £800' (that would be around ₹92,000). This is rumored to be a proper flagship device, though Pei is keeping his cards close to the chest. For comparison, the Phone (2) started at £580/₹45,000 (8/128GB), so we're looking at a significant price jump. Source
India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says Apple is no longer creative, its products don't inspire him like they used to do
Carl Pei, co-founder and CEO of London-based tech company Nothing, has criticised Apple's current approach to innovation, saying the company that once inspired him no longer holds the same creative spark. In a recent interview with Wired, Pei reflected on what drove him into the tech industry and expressed disappointment at how the iPhone maker has evolved over the years. While praising Apple's early innovations like the iPod and the first iPhone, he believes the brand has now become 'very big and very corporate,' and that today's Apple 'is no longer inspirational for the younger generation.'advertisement'Personally, I was very inspired by Apple when I was younger — the first iPod, the first iPhone — that's the reason I'm in this industry. But now the creative companies of the past have become very big and very corporate, and they're no longer very creative', Pei told specifically criticised Apple's AI strategy, particularly the rollout of Apple Intelligence in 2024. While Apple made bold claims around its potential to redefine the smartphone experience, Pei feels the results have fallen short. 'Last year, they told a very big story about Apple Intelligence. Now, a year later, it's not much more than some generated emojis. So it's made consumers very sceptical,' he said. Although critical of Apple, Pei is optimistic about how AI will influence the future of smartphones. Rather than rushing features to market, he believes the focus should be on solving actual user problems. For him, AI should quietly power better products, not act as a buzzword to impress investors or media. 'We want the product to be the story,' he envisions a major shift in how people will use smartphones in the next decade. Instead of multiple apps, he sees a future where the operating system itself becomes the only app — an intelligent layer that understands the user deeply and takes proactive action. 'The system knows your situation, time, place, and schedule, and it suggests what you should do,' he explained. 'So it will be agentic and automated and proactive.'He admits this vision won't happen overnight. 'At this point, if we said, 'We have eliminated apps from smartphones,' no one would buy it,' Pei said. Instead, he sees this evolution playing out gradually over the next seven to ten years, with user trust and comfort being the key the industry works out how best to bring AI into everyday devices, Pei believes smaller companies like Nothing have an advantage when it comes to taking creative risks. 'We have to be — if we don't have industrial scale, we need creativity to remain competitive in this industry.' The company recently launched the Nothing Phone 3a series and continues to build out its ecosystem through its affordable sub-brand (CMF) and audio products.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business Standard
Nothing Phone 3 launching in July: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 50MP camera expected
Nothing is set to unveil its next premium smartphone, the Phone 3, in July. Its CEO Carl Pei referred to the Phone 3 as the company's 'first true flagship smartphone.' The smartphone, according to the company, is being built with 'premium materials' and is expected to deliver significant improvements in performance and software. While official specifications are yet to be confirmed, online rumours have provided early insights into the expected features. Nothing Phone 3: What to expect According to a report by Smartprix, the upcoming device has appeared on listings from both the GSM database and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Internally at Nothing, the handset is reportedly codenamed 'Metroid' and carries the model number 'A024'. As reported by Digit, the Nothing Phone 3 is likely to feature a 6.77-inch LTPO AMOLED display, offering a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits. The smartphone is expected to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and may be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The device is also expected to retain the brand's signature transparent back panel while incorporating more premium materials, possibly including a metal frame and glass back. In terms of optics, the Phone 3 is likely to feature a triple-camera setup with a redesigned module. It is expected to include a 50MP primary camera and a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. Powering the device could be a 5,000mAh battery, with support for 50W wired charging and 20W wireless charging. Pei has also confirmed that the Phone 3 will launch at approximately 800 pounds (around Rs 90,000). For context, the Nothing Phone (2), released in 2023, had a starting price of Rs 44,999.
