Nothing has recently introduced two new hearables, named Nothing Ear and Ear (a), in markets like the US, Europe, and India. The brand's upcoming significant reveal is anticipated to be the Nothing Phone (3), hinting at a potential flagship offering akin to the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered Nothing Phone (2), unveiled in July 2023. Let's delve into what can be anticipated from the Phone (3).
Nothing Phone (2)
A recent report indicates that the Nothing Phone (3) is expected to incorporate the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, a relatively new addition with only a handful of phones embracing it, including the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro, the Redmi Turbo 3, and the iQOO Z9 Turbo, released in China.
The Redmi Turbo 3 might undergo rebranding as the Poco F6 in the Indian market. Likewise, there's a chance that the Z9 Turbo could enter the Indian market with an altered branding. This situation hints that the Nothing Phone (3) might pose as competition to these phones in India and other regions. However, detailed specifications of the Phone (3) are yet to emerge.
Pricing and Launch Details
Rumors suggest that the Nothing Phone (3) could be priced between Rs 40,000 ($480) and Rs 45,000 ($540) in India. Notably, the Phone (2) was initially priced at Rs 44,999 (~$540) upon its launch last year.
Following the unveiling of the Nothing Phone (2) in July 2023, it is plausible that the Phone (3) might be introduced around a similar timeframe this year. This year has observed a trend where the successors of phones from the previous year are launched roughly a month earlier. Thus, it is feasible that the Phone (3) could make its entry by the end of Q2 this year.
CMF by Nothing's First Smartphone in Development
CMF, a sub-brand of Nothing focusing on affordable devices with an emphasis on color, material, and finish, is reportedly developing its inaugural smartphone. The device is assigned the model number "A015" with a codename "Tetris." India is likely to be among the markets to receive this device, as it recently obtained approval from India's BIS certification platform.
