Key Takeaways
1. The Nothing Phone (3) will launch in North America without previous ‘Beta Programs’ used in earlier models.
2. It features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, providing over a 30% boost in CPU performance and a 49% increase in GPU performance compared to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.
3. The Phone (3) shares its processor with the upcoming Poco F7, and initial benchmarks suggest it performs similarly to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
4. Pricing for the Nothing Phone (3) is speculated to start at around $799.
5. The device will retain the popular Glyph interface, despite rumors of potential changes.
The Nothing Phone (3) is set to debut in just a few weeks, but the company is already sharing some insights about it. Recently, they announced that the Phone (3) will be available in North America without the previous ‘Beta Programs’ that were used with earlier models.
Advanced Processor Details
The Phone (3) will come equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, which was introduced in April. Unlike earlier versions, this chip does not feature Qualcomm’s Oryon CPU cores. Instead, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 utilizes ARM Cortex-X4 and Cortex-A720 CPU cores, promising more than a 30% boost in CPU performance compared to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. Additionally, Qualcomm has claimed that it will offer a 49% increase in GPU performance. Carl Pei has made comparisons to the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 used in the Phone (2), stating that the new chip will provide a 36% faster CPU speed, an impressive 88% increase in GPU power, and a 60% enhancement in NPU performance.
Similarities to Other Devices
Interestingly, the decision to use the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 means that the Phone (3) will share its processor with the upcoming Poco F7. While there hasn’t been a review of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 yet, initial benchmarks suggest it performs comparably to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which is found in devices like the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the newer Poco F7 Pro, currently priced at $599.99 on Amazon.
Pricing and Release Information
There are speculations that the Nothing Phone (3) could start at around $799, making it a bit pricey for those looking to get their hands on a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. Nonetheless, it appears that the device will retain the popular Glyph interface, despite some recent rumors that implied changes. The full reveal of the Phone (3) is set for July 1.
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