Key Takeaways
1. Design and Display: The Nothing Phone (3) features a dot-matrix display with 489 individually controllable LED lights and comes in Black and White color options.
2. Unique Glyph Button: A special Glyph button allows users to switch between various widgets, including a battery display, mirror, digital clock, games, and more, with future functionalities expected through updates.
3. Camera Capabilities: The device has three 50 MP camera modules (wide-angle, telephoto, ultra-wide) and a 50 MP front camera, all capable of recording 4K video using XDR technology.
4. Performance and Battery: Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, it offers up to 16 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, a 5,100 mAh battery (5,500 mAh in India), and supports 65 Watts charging and wireless charging.
5. Software and Pricing: The phone will receive seven years of software support with five major Android updates, and the base model starts at €799, while the higher-spec model costs €899.
After a long wait filled with leaks and rumors, the Nothing Phone (3) has officially launched. This model comes in two color options: Black and White. The famous glyph interface has been swapped out for a dot-matrix display that includes 489 individually controllable LED lights, similar to those found in premium Asus ROG laptops.
New Features
The Phone (3) introduces a special Glyph button that allows users to switch between various widgets. These include a battery level display, a mirror for perfect selfies, a digital clock, a stopwatch, a magic 8-ball, a spin-the-bottle game, and a leveller for checking alignment. More functionalities are expected to be added through an OTA update in the future.
Camera Specifications
Nothing has already shown nearly everything about the Phone (3) through leaks and teasers. The device features three camera modules placed asymmetrically— a 50 MP wide-angle lens with OIS, a 50 MP periscope telephoto lens with OIS and 6x optical zoom, plus a 50 MP ultra-wide-angle lens. For selfies and video calls, there’s a smaller 50 MP camera at the front.
The cameras are capable of recording 4K video using XDR technology, which is unique to Nothing. The Nothing Phone (3) boasts a 6.7-inch FHD+ (1,260 x 2,800) AMOLED display with an adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate, peak brightness of 4,500 nits while displaying HDR content, full-screen brightness of 1,600 nits, a 1,000 Hz touch sampling rate, and a PWM dimming frequency of 2,160 Hz.
Performance and Battery
Inside, the Phone (3) is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and can be equipped with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage. It is fueled by a 5,100 mAh battery that supports 65 Watts charging. Interestingly, the version sold in India ups the battery capacity to 5,500 mAh. The device also includes Qi 1.3 wireless charging.
Finally, the Nothing Phone (3) is set to receive an impressive seven years of software support, which includes five major Android updates, all featuring NothingOS. An under-display fingerprint sensor provides biometric security. Connectivity options are comprehensive, featuring Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, and 5G. The smartphone is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass and holds an IP68 rating.
Pricing Details
Now, let’s talk about the price. The Nothing Phone (3) is not exactly cheap; the base model with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage will cost you €799. If you opt for the higher-spec model that has 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, it will set you back €899 EUR.
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