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Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Indian Express
Nothing CEO Carl Pei reveals Phone (3) price ahead of launch: Here's what we know so far
A few months ago, Nothing unveiled the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Phone (3a) Pro, its latest mid-range devices. Now, it looks like the company is focusing on the Nothing Phone (3), its first ever premium phone that will offer a flagship experience. In a video on the Android Show channel on YouTube, Nothing CEO Carl Pei announced that the Phone (3) will be priced around 800 pounds, which currently translates to $1,063 or Rs 90,500, taking into consideration the current exchange rate. You can check it out at the 50 second mark in the video below. This is almost double the price of the Phone (2), Nothing's most expensive smartphone to date. Pei also said that the Nothing Phone (3) will be made from 'premium materials' and have 'software that really levels things up.' Following the success of existing mid-range devices, it looks like Nothing wants to take on the likes of Samsung, Oppo and Xiaomi, who have been making flagship phones for decades. The launch date seems to be in line with the company's previous timeline, with Pei confirming that the Phone (3) will be coming sometime in the third quarter of the year, meaning we should see it sometime between July and September. The Phone (3)'s price hike isn't surprising, as Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis had previously confirmed in a post on X that its upcoming phone will be a true flagship. And while there is currently no news about the specifications, since the Nothing Phone (3) will be a flagship Android device, it is likely to either sport Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite or go with the fastest MediaTek chipset. With Android 16 going public next month, the Nothing Phone (3) may run on the latest version of Android out of the box. Also, similar to the Nothing Phone (3a) series, we might also see a dedicated button that lets offers quick access to AI features.
Khaleej Times
20-03-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Viral 'Nothing' phone series debuts in UAE: Price, features, and all you need to know
Tech enthusiasts in the UAE have something to look forward to as Nothing officially launches its latest smartphone lineup, the Nothing Phone (3a) series. Bringing a fresh take on smartphone design and performance, the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro continue the brand's mission of delivering cutting-edge technology with a striking aesthetic. Sales in the UAE commence on March 20, marking a significant milestone in Nothing's expansion into the region. Design & Display Nothing has built a reputation for its transparent design philosophy, and the Phone (3a) series proudly upholds this tradition. The Phone (3a) comes in White, Black, and Blue, while the Phone (3a) Pro is available in Grey and Black, offering a premium and futuristic look. Nothing's Regional Director for the Middle East, Rishi Kishor Gupta, who was at the phone's launch event in the UAE on March 19, shared his top three standout features of the latest series. For him, the design comes first. He makes a bold claim that users may not be able to identify which brand a phone belongs to if its brand name is removed. "That's where our phones are very unique," he says. "And that's the best part that I like, the design." Both models feature Nothing's signature Glyph Interface, an array of LED light strips on the back that provide visual notifications, customisable alerts, and even serve as a functional tool for camera lighting. The immersive display on the series boasts vivid colors and smooth refresh rates, ensuring an exceptional viewing experience for users. Rishi goes on to share his two favourite features: The Glyph interface and the Essential Space. "The Glyph interface does it for me, especially when I call ubers and a countdown timer is visible," he said. "That is something which is really amazing for me." The Nothing OS system is also quite seamless, he says, "it is very clear and smooth. We don't have any unnecessary block in the software. We made it so fast versus all other computers because we don't overload the software with block layers." As for the Essential Space, it is an AI feature that organises your content and prompts action. "Everything in one place. It removes the friction from recalling content," the official feature description read. "AI organises your captures and generates personalised suggestions and actions to help you stay on top of things." "I am using it a lot," Rishi says. "It is telling me my Fazza card will expire soon. We wanted to give something more useful to our consumers and that's why we created this Essential Space." Performance & Power Under the hood, the Nothing Phone (3a) is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, designed to deliver a seamless balance between performance and power efficiency. The Phone (3a) Pro, on the other hand, is expected to house a more advanced chipset, offering enhanced capabilities for multitasking and gaming. Both devices come with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, ensuring ample space and speed for everyday tasks and demanding applications alike. Additionally, the AI Engine optimises performance, making the experience smoother and more intuitive. Camera & Imaging Nothing has emphasised the importance of camera innovation in its latest lineup. The Phone (3a) and 3a Pro feature advanced dual-camera setups, engineered to capture stunning photos and videos in various lighting conditions. Enhanced AI-powered processing ensures improved image quality, while the Glyph Interface can be used as a fill light for more natural and professional-looking shots. Battery & Charging Battery life remains a crucial factor, and Nothing has equipped the Phone (3a) series with a robust battery that supports fast charging. Users can expect reliable, all-day battery life with optimised power consumption, keeping them connected and productive throughout the day. UAE Pricing & Availability The Nothing Phone (3a) (12GB + 256GB) is priced at Dh1,399, making it a compelling option for those looking for a stylish yet powerful device. Meanwhile, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (12GB + 256GB) is available for Dh1,749, offering additional enhancements for users who want a more premium experience. An exclusive offer on Amazon UAE and Lulu allows users to buy the Nothing Phone (3a) (8GB + 128GB) for just Dh999. Both devices will be available across select retail partners and online stores in the UAE starting March 20. Talking about the UAE market, Rishi said, "The consumers here are very advanced. They are ready to adapt and embrace the new technologies and products if they connect with it. We have the right set of products and that's why UAE is at the core of our strategy." He adds, "We have so many launches this year and we will keep surprising you until the end of this year." For tech lovers looking to stand out while enjoying top-tier performance, the Nothing Phone (3a) and 3a Pro might just be the perfect choice.
Khaleej Times
11-03-2025
- Khaleej Times
Nothing unveils Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro at MWC
Nothing recently introduced the Phone (3a) Series in Mobile World Congress (MWC), elevating its mid-range lineup with advanced features. Building on the acclaimed Phone (2a), it boasts an advanced triple-camera system with optical zoom, a powerful Snapdragon® processor, a brighter, more responsive display, and Nothing OS innovations like Essential Space— all wrapped in two uniquely refined designs. Design Both the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro feature a more sophisticated look and feel, with upgraded glass back panels, enhanced symmetry in the internal structure, and refined visual details and elements throughout the finish. The design celebrates each new camera system through Nothing's trademark exposed aesthetic and cutting-edge engineering, while meticulously optimising the integration of advanced hardware. The Phone (3a) Series also upgrades its durability to an IP64 rating and achieves Nothing's lowest carbon footprint on a smartphone to date, with 51.3kg of CO2e. Camera The Nothing Phone (3a) Series introduces Nothing's most advanced camera system to date, featuring an upgraded 50MP main sensor and a Sony ultra-wide sensor, along with optical zoom for the first time. All powered by TrueLens Engine 3.0 combining advanced computational algorithms, AI processing, and multi-frame technology to deliver professional-grade, true-to-life photography. Phone (3a) telephoto camera Ready to pull you closer to your subject, Phone (3a)'s telephoto camera features a powerful 50MP sensor combined with a fast f/2.0 aperture for detailed shots at its 50mm equivalent focal length. The 2x optical reach lays the foundation for a quality zoom, while the high resolution enables up to 4x lossless in-sensor zoom. When you need to zoom in even further, the Phone (3a) harnesses AI clarity-enhancing algorithms for 30x ultra zoom. Phone (3a) Pro periscope camera Flagship telephoto zoom meets ultimate versatility with Phone (3a) Pro's powerful periscope zoom. A total upgrade in hardware, it combines a large 1/1.95-inch Sony LYTIA 600 sensor with a 70mm equivalent focal length and a fast f/2.55 aperture. All this translates to excellent zoom and much more. With optical image stabilisation, Phone (3a) Pro's periscope camera can capture quality photos across lighting conditions, whether indoors or at night, while the optical 3x zoom is a photographer-favourite, portrait-perfect focal length. The high-resolution 50MP sensor delivers lossless in-sensor zooming at up to 6x and when boosted with AI clarity-enhancing algorithms, it unlocks 60x ultra zoom. Where Phone (3a) Pro surpasses even flagship smartphones is its telemacro capture. Able to focus as close as 15cm from a subject, it breaks through periscope limitations that hold back flagship phones. Main camera The Phone (3a) features a 50MP main sensor co-engineered with Samsung, integrating on-sensor deep learning processing software algorithms trained on millions of photography scenarios to enhance image clarity, reduce noise, and provide true-to-life accuracy. The Phone (3a) Pro's 50MP main sensor further elevates the experience with advanced sensor technologies, offering 43 per cent faster auto-focus and double the pixel full well capacity, allowing for more detail in harsh lighting conditions. Zooming out, the Phone (3a) Series' ultra-wide camera boasts a 120o field of view, enabling you to capture more in each frame, while the upgraded Sony sensor enhances low-light performance. Front camera Finally, the Phone (3a) boasts a 32MP front camera, while the Phone (3a) Pro features an upgraded 50MP front camera capable of recording high-quality 4K videos with adaptive AI stabilisation and night video enhancement, improving brightness by +74.4% and reducing noise by 33.7 per cent. Performance The Snapdragon® 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, with breakthrough performance powering select Snapdragon experiences and turbo-charged by Nothing OS optimisations, is on hand to cut down on waiting and level up living. Phone (3a) Series also games faster, delivers more stable frame rates, and goes for longer, thanks to the powerful Snapdragon processor. Getting into some numbers, the CPU is up to 33% faster than Phone (2a), while the Qualcomm® AdrenoTM GPU delivers 11% better graphics. Plus, you get select Snapdragon Elite GamingTM features typically reserved for flagship devices. Phone (3a) Series is 92% better at processing AI tasks than Phone (2a), making it more future-proofed for whatever AI developments are on the horizon. It also takes full advantage of Nothing OS and Essential Space, saving you time with things like on-device voice to text transcription. RAM Booster uses a combination of physical and virtual RAM to allow users to access up to 20GB, plus a larger 4,500 mm2 vapor chamber reduces temperature by 23 per cent vs. Phone (2a). Battery and Charging Phone (3a) Series also lasts longer. With the optimised Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 mobile platform using 8% less power for typical tasks, enjoy 30 minutes more power every day. Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro both have large 5000mAh batteries, delivering up to two days of use on a full charge. With upgraded fast charging now at 50W, Phone (3a) Series delivers a full day's power (50 per cent) in under 20 minutes. Display Balancing size and quality, Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro's displays are immersive and brilliant. At 6.77 inches, their flagship size means on-screen content has room to breathe. Slightly taller and with less rounded corners than past Nothing phones, Phone (3a) Series' displays represent a maturity and confidence befitting of a second-generation device. At Full HD+ resolution, visuals look crisp with 387 pixels in every inch of screen, and with a fluid 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The standard touch sampling rate is 480Hz, a 100% increase from Phone (2a), and 1000Hz touch sampling rate when in Gaming Mode, swiping through Phone (3a) Series is smooth, and responsive. Fire up auto brightness and your Phone (3a) climbs up to 1300 nits all by itself, making it viewable under a scorching sun. But peak brightness now reaches 3000 nits, a 131% increase from Phone (2a). Nothing OS Nothing OS 3.1 is a fast, smooth foundation tuned for stability, utility and customisation, built with Android 15 at its core - there have also been updates to the Nothing Gallery, Camera and Weather apps. Phone (3a) Series peels back a new level of personalisation. Dial distraction back with a monochromatic theme, hide app labels to clean up your home screen, customise the lock screen and quick settings so everything you need is at your fingertips, and you can even shake up your apps. Phone (3a) Pro also supports eSIM (excluding India). Phone (3a) Series will get updates for 6 years starting from when the device first became available on This includes three years of Android updates and six years of security updates in addition to corrective and functionality updates. Essential Space (early access) Essential Space is a new, AI-powered hub for notes, ideas, and inspirations. Taking the friction out of logging and recalling content, it can capture, process and remember - just like a second memory. To make sure Essential Space is always a click away, Nothing created the Essential Key. Easy for a thumb to find and press, it's on the right side of Phone (3a) Series. Press the Essential Key to capture and send content to Essential Space, long-press to record a voice note, and double-tap to head straight to all your saved content. Nothing is made better by its community, and so too is Essential Space. That's why Essential Space Early Access will be available to all customers who purchase a Phone (3a) or Phone (3a) Pro. Early Access will open the doors to the full Essential Space experience, including upcoming features set for launch in the coming months such as Camera Capture, Smart Collections, Focused Search and Flip to Record. Availability: Phone (3a) will be available in Black, White, and Blue 8+128GB 12+256GB Phone (3a) Pro will be available in Grey and Black 12+256GB Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro will launch in GCC with leading retailers — Jarir, Amazon, Noon, Sharaf DG, Lulu, Xcite, Jumbo, Virgin, EROS on March 20, 2025.
Tahawul Tech
05-03-2025
- Tahawul Tech
Nothing launches its new series of smartphones at Mobile World Congress
Nothing have announced the launch of their new Phone (3a) series, which is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors, during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Nothing have introduced the Phone (3a) Series in Mobile World Congress (MWC), elevating its mid-range line-up with advanced features. Building on the acclaimed Phone (2a), it boasts an advanced triple-camera system with optical zoom, a powerful Snapdragon® processor, a brighter, more responsive display, and Nothing OS innovations like Essential Space—all wrapped in two uniquely refined designs. Design Both the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro feature a more sophisticated look and feel, with upgraded glass back panels, enhanced symmetry in the internal structure, and refined visual details and elements throughout the finish. The design celebrates each new camera system through Nothing's trademark exposed aesthetic and cutting-edge engineering, while meticulously optimising the integration of advanced hardware. The Phone (3a) Series also upgrades its durability to an IP64 rating and achieves Nothing's lowest carbon footprint on a smartphone to date, with 51.3kg of CO2e. Camera The Nothing Phone (3a) Series introduces Nothing's most advanced camera system to date, featuring an upgraded 50MP main sensor and a Sony ultra-wide sensor, along with optical zoom for the first time. All powered by TrueLens Engine 3.0 combining advanced computational algorithms, AI processing, and multi-frame technology to deliver professional-grade, true-to-life photography. Phone (3a) telephoto camera Ready to pull you closer to your subject, Phone (3a)'s telephoto camera features a powerful 50MP sensor combined with a fast f/2.0 aperture for detailed shots at its 50mm equivalent focal length. The 2x optical reach lays the foundation for a quality zoom, while the high resolution enables up to 4x lossless in-sensor zoom. When you need to zoom in even further, the Phone (3a) harnesses AI clarity-enhancing algorithms for 30x ultra zoom. Phone (3a) Pro periscope camera Flagship telephoto zoom meets ultimate versatility with Phone (3a) Pro's powerful periscope zoom. A total upgrade in hardware, it combines a large 1/1.95-inch Sony LYTIA 600 sensor with a 70mm equivalent focal length and a fast f/2.55 aperture. All this translates to excellent zoom and much more. With optical image stabilisation, Phone (3a) Pro's periscope camera can capture quality photos across lighting conditions, whether indoors or at night, while the optical 3x zoom is a photographer-favourite, portrait-perfect focal length. The high-resolution 50MP sensor delivers lossless in-sensor zooming at up to 6x and when boosted with AI clarity-enhancing algorithms, it unlocks 60x ultra zoom. Where Phone (3a) Pro surpasses even flagship smartphones is its telemacro capture. Able to focus as close as 15cm from a subject, it breaks through periscope limitations that hold back flagship phones. Main camera The Phone (3a) features a 50MP main sensor co-engineered with Samsung, integrating on-sensor deep learning processing software algorithms trained on millions of photography scenarios to enhance image clarity, reduce noise, and provide true-to-life accuracy. The Phone (3a) Pro's 50MP main sensor further elevates the experience with advanced sensor technologies, offering 43% faster auto-focus and double the pixel full well capacity, allowing for more detail in harsh lighting conditions. Zooming out, the Phone (3a) Series' ultra-wide camera boasts a 120o field of view, enabling you to capture more in each frame, while the upgraded Sony sensor enhances low-light performance. Front camera Finally, the Phone (3a) boasts a 32MP front camera, while the Phone (3a) Pro features an upgraded 50MP front camera capable of recording high-quality 4K videos with adaptive AI stabilization and night video enhancement, improving brightness by +74.4% and reducing noise by 33.7%. Performance The Snapdragon® 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, with breakthrough performance powering select Snapdragon experiences and turbo-charged by Nothing OS optimisations, is on hand to cut down on waiting and level up living. Phone (3a) Series also games faster, delivers more stable frame rates, and goes for longer, thanks to the powerful Snapdragon processor. Getting into some numbers, the CPU is up to 33% faster than Phone (2a), while the Qualcomm® AdrenoTM GPU delivers 11% better graphics. Plus, you get select Snapdragon Elite GamingTM features typically reserved for flagship devices. Phone (3a) Series is 92% better at processing AI tasks than Phone (2a), making it more future-proofed for whatever AI developments are on the horizon. It also takes full advantage of Nothing OS and Essential Space, saving you time with things like on-device voice to text Transcription. RAM Booster uses a combination of physical and virtual RAM to allow users to access up to 20GB, plus a larger 4,500 mm2 vapor chamber reduces temperature by 23% vs. Phone (2a). Battery and Charging Phone (3a) Series also lasts longer. With the optimised Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 mobile platform using 8% less power for typical tasks, enjoy 30 minutes more power every day. Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro both have large 5000mAh batteries, delivering up to two days of use on a full charge. With upgraded fast charging now at 50W, Phone (3a) Series delivers a full day's power (50%) in under 20 minutes. Display Balancing size and quality, Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro's displays are immersive and brilliant. At 6.77 inches, their flagship size means on-screen content has room to breathe. Slightly taller and with less rounded corners than past Nothing phones, Phone (3a) Series' displays represent a maturity and confidence befitting of a second-generation device. At Full HD+ resolution, visuals look crisp with 387 pixels in every inch of screen, and with a fluid 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The standard touch sampling rate is 480Hz, a 100% increase from Phone (2a), and 1000Hz touch sampling rate when in Gaming Mode, swiping through Phone (3a) Series is smooth, and responsive. Fire up auto brightness and your Phone (3a) climbs up to 1300 nits all by itself, making it viewable under a scorching sun. But peak brightness now reaches 3000 nits, a 131% increase from Phone (2a). Nothing OS Nothing OS 3.1 is a fast, smooth foundation tuned for stability, utility and customisation, built with Android 15 at its core – there have also been updates to the Nothing Gallery, Camera and Weather apps. Phone (3a) Series peels back a new level of personalisation. Dial distraction back with a monochromatic theme, hide app labels to clean up your home screen, customise the lock screen and quick settings so everything you need is at your fingertips, and you can even shake up your apps. Phone (3a) Pro also supports eSIM (excluding India). Phone (3a) Series will get updates for 6 years starting from when the device first became available on This includes three years of Android updates and six years of security updates in addition to corrective and functionality updates. Essential Space (early access) Essential Space is a new, AI-powered hub for notes, ideas, and inspirations. Taking the friction out of logging and recalling content, it can capture, process and remember – just like a second memory. To make sure Essential Space is always a click away, Nothing created the Essential Key. Easy for a thumb to find and press, it's on the right side of Phone (3a) Series. Press the Essential Key to capture and send content to Essential Space, long-press to record a voice note, and double-tap to head straight to all your saved content. Nothing is made better by its community, and so too is Essential Space. That's why Essential Space Early Access will be available to all customers who purchase a Phone (3a) or Phone (3a) Pro. Early Access will open the doors to the full Essential Space experience, including upcoming features set for launch in the coming months such as Camera Capture, Smart Collections, Focused Search and Flip to Record.
Express Tribune
04-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Nothing takes on Apple and Samsung with stylish budget phone series
British startup Nothing has launched its latest Phone (3a) Series, aiming to disrupt the mobile industry's stagnation with bold design choices and high-end features at a competitive price. PHOTO: ZDNET Listen to article British startup Nothing has launched its latest Phone (3a) Series, aiming to disrupt the mobile industry's stagnation with bold design choices and high-end features at a competitive price. The Phone (3a), starting at £329 ($414), introduces a unique design with distinctive shapes and Glyph lights on the back for customizable notifications. The higher-end Phone (3a) Pro, priced at £449, enhances the camera experience with a 50MP triple-lens setup and optical image stabilization. Both devices run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, a shift from the MediaTek chipset used in the previous generation. CEO Carl Pei, co-founder of OnePlus, envisions Nothing as an alternative to the "sea of smartphone sameness". The brand has grown rapidly, with 557% year-over-year growth in India in 2024. However, the Phone (3a) Pro will not be available in India, as the company focuses on price-sensitive markets. Despite its premium design and gaming enhancements like a 4,500 mm² vapor chamber for cooling and RAM Booster for up to 20GB memory, analysts suggest that Nothing will need to be extremely price-competitive to succeed against giants like Apple and Samsung. With over 7 million units sold across its product lineup and $1 billion in revenue, Nothing is betting big on its latest launch, hoping to carve out a niche in an increasingly saturated market.
