Phone 3
Flagship with new Glyph Matrix, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, and triple 50MP cameras.
The Nothing Phone 3 marks a new era for the minimalist tech company. Launched in July 2025, it introduces the completely redesigned Glyph Matrix — a circular dot-matrix LED interface on the back that replaces the previous Glyph strips. It's more customizable and more distinctive than ever.
Under the hood, the Phone 3 runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, a powerhouse that handles gaming, multitasking, and AI tasks with ease. Combined with Nothing OS, it's one of the smoothest Android experiences you can get.
The camera setup is impressive: a triple 50MP system with a periscope telephoto lens. This is the first Nothing phone with a periscope zoom, offering much better optical zoom than previous models. The main 50MP sensor captures detailed shots, and the ultra-wide is equally capable.
The 6.67-inch AMOLED display is gorgeous — 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and excellent color accuracy. Battery life is solid with a 5,000mAh cell, and it supports 45W wired charging.
What makes Nothing special is the design language. The transparent back with the new Glyph Matrix is unlike anything else on the market. If you want a phone that stands out from the sea of iPhone and Galaxy clones, this is it.
At around $699, it's competitively priced against the Pixel 9 Pro and Galaxy S24 while offering a more unique experience. The software support promises 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security patches.
Pros
- ✓Redesigned Glyph Matrix is stunning
- ✓Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is powerful
- ✓Triple 50MP cameras with periscope
- ✓Unique design stands out
- ✓Competitive price at $699
Cons
- ✗No wireless charging
- ✗Camera not quite at Pixel level
- ✗Nothing OS takes getting used to
Phone 3
Nothing · Smartphones · Rating: 4.3/5