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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Nothing Phone 3 launch in India confirmed on July 1: Know what's coming
The UK-based smartphone company Nothing is all set to launch its first true flagship smartphone, the Nothing Phone 3, globally. Now, the company has officially confirmed the smartphone launch date, which is scheduled for July 1, 2025, in India. The Nothing Phone 3 has been in talks for quite some time, as leaks started to surface on the internet. Nothing is also teasing the smartphone by providing us with a little glimpse of design, and hinting towards a major design revamp, which may not include a glyph interface. Therefore, if you have been waiting for the launch of the Nothing Phone 3 model, then here's everything you need to know about the launch and expected specifications. Also read: Why Restarting Your Router is a Thing of the Past? The Nothing Phone 3 will officially debut on July 1, 2025, in India at 10.30 PM IST. If you want to stay updated about all the announcements during launch, then you can sign up on and for the latest updates on specifications, features, and price. According to Nothing CEO Carl Pei, the Nothing Phone 3 will come with premium materials, a major performance boost, and software upgrades. Furthermore, Nothing's social also highlights that the Phone 3 will not feature the signature glyph light interface, making a major design shift in comparison to the previous generation models. Therefore, the Phone 3 model could bring a new user experience with a flagship look and feel. Also read: Uber users can now book Delhi Metro tickets within the app: Here's how to do it The Nothing Phone 3 is expected to feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3000nits peak brightness. The smartphone will likely be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-series processor paired with up to 16GB of RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. Reports also suggest that the smartphone could come with major AI upgrades, bringing smart capabilities. Also read: Realme Neo 7 Turbo key features tipped online ahead of May 29 launch: Here's what to expect For photography, the Nothing Phone 3 could feature a triple camera setup including a main, ultrawide, and a telephoto lens. On the front, it may feature a 32MP selfie camera. Lastly, we expect the smartphone to be backed by a 5000mAh battery that may support a 50W wired fast charging. Now, to get a glimpse of all the new and upgraded features, we will have to wait until July 1, to know what Nothing Phone 3 has in store for buyers.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Nothing Phone 3 to launch in July: Expected design, features and more
Nothing Phone 3 to launch in July: Expected design, features and more (Image: Nothing Phone 2 for representative purpose) Nothing is preparing to launch its next smartphone – Nothing Phone 3 next month. According to industry sources and company teasers, the phone is expected to bring design refinements and upgraded performance. While an exact launch date is yet to be confirmed, leaks and renders suggest Nothing Phone 3 will stick to the transparent rear design. However, subtle changes in the layout of internal components and LED glyph interface may offer a more polished look. Nothing Phone 3 expected features In terms of performance, Nothing Phone 3 is expected to run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-series chip. The smartphone is teased to offer a significant upgrade from the Phone 2's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Users can also expect improved camera hardware and AI-based software features, aimed at enhancing mobile photography and video. Nothing is also rumored to remove its Glyph Interface — the rear LED notification system. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Nothing shared a short video clip with the caption, 'We killed the Glyph Interface.' The cryptic message has sparked speculation that the company may be overhauling or replacing the signature Glyph Interface—a key design feature of its previous smartphones—as part of its upcoming Nothing Phone 3 launch. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The phone will likely run on Nothing OS 3.0 , based on Android 15, featuring a cleaner interface and better battery optimization. The handset is expected to have a 6.77-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. Nothing Phone 3 could house a 5,000mAh battery. Nothing Phone 3 expected price Last month, during The Android Show: I/O Edition, Nothing co-founder Carl Pei hinted that the upcoming Nothing Phone 3 could be priced around GBP 800 (approximately Rs 90,000). This would mark a significant price jump compared to the Nothing Phone 2, which launched at Rs 44,999 for the base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
India Today
23-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
With Xring O1, Xiaomi seeks chip independence and here is what it means for Qualcomm and Apple
'Our collaboration with Xiaomi has always been about more than technology - it's about collaboration, vision, and a shared belief in what's possible. Lei Jun [CEO of Xiaomi] and I have worked closely over the years to bring innovation to millions of users around the world. With this new agreement, Snapdragon will continue powering Xiaomi's flagship devices as well as new products as it expands into categories like automotive and AR/VR. The next chapter starts now,' Qualcomm's president and chief executive officer, Christiano Amon, wrote on LinkedIn on May 20, are three big takeaways from this piece: 1) China's Xiaomi has signed an agreement with Qualcomm [an American company] to use its flagship - Snapdragon 8-series - chips inside its premium smartphones for many more (but unspecified) years, 2) the Xiaomi 16 series, coming later this year, will be powered by the Snapdragon Elite 2 which is pegged to launch in September, and 3) Xiaomi is probably working on Android XR-based hardware like you read between the lines, you'll find another big takeaway in hiding. If you know, you know. If you don't, that is okay, too. But if you're genuinely interested, spoiler alert: Xiaomi would launch a new phone and tablet exactly two days after signing this 'multi-year' agreement with Qualcomm. Both these devices - the Xiaomi 15S Pro and Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra - are powered by the Xiaomi Xring O1, its first independently developed flagship-grade System-on-Chip (SoC).To call it fully custom is a bit misleading as Xiaomi is relying on UK-based ARM's blueprints and TSMC [which is based out of Taiwan] manufacturing to make the Xring O1. But building a chip – however you can – takes a great amount of investment and engineering might which is why only a select few – Apple, Google, and Samsung – are doing it. To be clear, even they are not making 100 percent custom chips [only Qualcomm has been able to crack this code with its Oryon core architecture]. Xiaomi is a much smaller company in comparison and for it to be able to pull off something like this, is a phenomenal achievement. You can say that Xiaomi made history on May 22, is not the first time that Xiaomi has made its own chip. But its first attempt – Surge S1 – which dates to 2017, was a relatively more restrained, mid-tier affair in terms of both technology and scale. With Xring O1, it is taking a swing at Qualcomm and MediaTek's fastest mobile chips in the market today in a fully no-holds-barred fashion. The stats are claims that the Xring O1 achieved over 3 million points in the AnTuTu benchmark, outperforming the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. In Geekbench 6, it reportedly scored over 3,000 in single-core and 9,000 in multi-core tests, with the multi-core score edging past Apple's A18 Pro (which is inside the iPhone 16 Pro). You should take these 'controlled' lab scores with a pinch of salt, but that is hardly the point. The real headline is, Xiaomi is going all-out to challenge Qualcomm and Apple at the highest level, and saying, 'Hello world, look, we can do what Apple, Google, and Samsung can, too.'But it is not so much about beating Qualcomm and MediaTek, or even Apple, Google and Samsung, any more. The need of the hour is self-reliance and while no country is immune to the changing geopolitical and macroeconomic environment, Chinese companies are perhaps the most volatile after the recent Trump tariffs diktat. But Chinese companies have also shown great is a classic example. With no access to US-tech – due to strict sanctions – from Qualcomm chips to Google and Windows software, it built its own ecosystem from the ground up in no time. DeepSeek was able to make Nvidia dance – however briefly – by releasing generative AI models with a significantly smaller number of resources than Xring O1 rollout is another sign of how Chinese companies are coming together to not just brave but take Big Tech head on. Xiaomi has earmarked a USD $7 billion investment, which is roughly Rs 60,000 crore, to build and improve its in-house chip efforts. With AI being the next frontier, these chips would help drive the next phase of growth for the company. It has already announced its own LLM called MiMo, so there is plenty of action happening across the board, not in one or two key Xring O1 isn't just a chip. It is a statement. While it continues to partner with Qualcomm, its first real swing at custom silicon signals a bold pivot toward independence in an increasingly uncertain tech world. With ambitions across AI, hardware, and XR, Xiaomi is no longer content playing catch-up. It is building the future on its own terms and making sure the world takes notice.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Qualcomm, Xiaomi ink multi-year pact to integrate on-device AI in edge devices
NEW DELHI: Qualcomm Technologies and Xiaomi have expanded their partnership with a new multi-year agreement to integrate on-device artificial intelligence (AI) in the latter's smartphones, automotives, AR/VR glasses, wearables, tablets, and other edge devices . Later this year, the Chinese brand will be one of the first to adopt the next-generation premium Snapdragon 8-series . On-device AI refers to running AI models locally on the device, rather than relying on cloud or internet-driven processing. On-device processing is seen as crucial for enhanced privacy and quicker results with minimal latency for applications such as facial recognition, personalised recommendations, genAI, and more. 'We look forward to continuing the next 15 years of our collaboration and leveraging Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon platforms and technologies to deliver even more innovative and high-quality products to our customers worldwide,' said Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, in a joint statement Wednesday. 'We value the relationship we have built resulting from 15 years of close collaboration and are excited to continue this journey for many years to come, with Snapdragon platforms powering Xiaomi's premium smartphones,' Cristiano Amon, president and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated, said in the statement. 'We look forward to expanding our work together in automotive, smart home products, wearables, AR/VR glasses, tablets, and more,' Amon added. Xiaomi's various products, including the Mi 15 series, the SU7 electric vehicle (EV), the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro, the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, and others, are powered by Qualcomm chipsets and modems.
