The Nothing Phone 3 is here, and it’s more than just a pretty face. From the launch event in London, CEO Carl Pei made it clear: this isn’t just a visual upgrade—this is Nothing’s first true flagship phone.
Blending form and function, the Phone 3 turns the back of the phone into an interactive canvas using the upgraded Glyph Matrix Display—a blend of light and logic that goes beyond previous Nothing phones. With the new Essential Space app, the device unlocks a whole new dimension of utility.
What started as quirky lights has evolved into the New Glyph Matrix, a system of LED segments that now offers:
Battery indicator lights;
Digital clock animations;
Stopwatch and countdown visuals;
Real-time ride-hailing progress;
A simple rock paper scissors mini-game (yes, really).
This interactive matrix brings glyph toys and alerts to life, making the back of your phone just as useful as the front.
Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset powers the Nothing Phone 3, supported by up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. This positions it alongside competitors like Samsung and Google in the true flagship space.
Other highlights include:
6.7” AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh
Durable Gorilla Glass Victus front and back
4,700mAh battery with wireless charging
Dual stereo audio system
Android 15 with years of security patches
It's performance-ready, future-proof, and built for heavy users.
The new Nothing OS comes with a search bar powered by AI and introduces a set of Essential Key features that change how users interact with the device.
Key software enhancements:
AI widgets for weather, calendar, and delivery tracking
Enhanced default apps with clean design
Seamless app integration with Amazon, Google, and Verizon services
Customizable Essential Space to control Glyph behaviors
Access to beta program for early features
There are a lot of ways to personalize your experience while keeping things lightweight and efficient.
Unlike the previous Nothing phones, the Phone 3 includes a triple camera array:
50MP wide lens
50MP ultrawide
32MP telephoto
This setup marks a clear shift toward flagship photography. The phone’s LED Glyphs also assist in framing, portrait lighting, and hands-free timers—especially useful for creative users.
The AI camera app delivers crisp results, even in challenging light, and competes well with Samsung’s Galaxy S25 and Google’s Pixel 9 series phones.
Nothing sticks to its relatively new technology roots by perfecting what it started. The transparent design is still central—but now looks and feels more premium, thanks to Gorilla Glass Victus and a polished frame.
The device is thinner than the Phone 2 and has better grip. Buttons are tactile, and the matrix of lights on the rear is more integrated, less gimmicky.
The Nothing Phone 3 will ship globally on July 25, 2025, with pre-orders starting July 10 via Amazon and major carriers like Verizon.
$599 for 256GB
$699 for 512GB
It’s positioned competitively—offering a true flagship experience at hundreds less than many rivals.
The Nothing Phone 3 is not just a style statement—it’s a flagship with purpose. The new glyph matrix, intelligent Essential Space, and powerful specs combine to create a phone that’s smart, fast, and incredibly fun to use.
Whether you're drawn to the aesthetics, the Snapdragon 8 Elite performance, or the interactivity of the Glyph Matrix Display, this phone offers a lot of ways to stand out in a sea of sameness.
Miles Hollen · Editor
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