Published: July 1, 2025
The wait is finally over. Nothing – the brand that breathed new life into the smartphone industry – is back with its latest offering: the Nothing Phone 3. Carl Pei’s vision for clean design and bloat-free Android continues, and with the Phone 3, it seems the company has found its momentum.
In a competitive Indian market where specs often dominate the conversation, the Phone 3 makes a strong case for thoughtful innovation, subtle design, and everyday usability. But does it live up to the hype? Let’s find out.
Design: Glyphs get smarter
If you’ve seen Phone (1) or (2), you know what makes Nothing special – the transparent back and the unique Glyph interface. With the Phone 3, Nothing has taken that signature design a notch higher.
Glyph Lites are now smarter and more relevant. You can assign different lighting patterns to specific apps, contacts or reminders – this is ideal for Indian users who want alerts without unlocking their phone during meetings, travel or classes.
The phone is now thinner, lighter and feels more premium in the hand. While many brands are going for bold colours and oversized camera modules, Nothing has continued its minimalist streak – and it works.
Display: Ready for bright Indian summers
The Nothing 3 sports a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with adaptive refresh rates ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz, ensuring both battery efficiency and smooth scrolling. The peak brightness of 2,400 nits is a game changer in Indian conditions, where harsh sunlight often ruins outdoor visibility.
The bezels are symmetrical and ultra-thin, and the under-display fingerprint sensor is now faster and more reliable.
Performance: Now with AI at the core
The Nothing 3 features the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, which offers the perfect blend of power and efficiency – perfect for gaming, multitasking or just everyday long hours of use. With up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage, performance is smooth and fast.
AI has played a big role this year, with features like:
Smart glyphs that adapt to your notification preferences.
Live AI camera assistance that gives visual suggestions when you click.
AI battery optimization for long-term usage – something Indian users will appreciate given the range of apps they use on a daily basis.
Camera: Simple, yet surprisingly good
Unlike other brands chasing 108MP and periscope zoom, Nothing sticks to what works: two high-quality sensors and great software.
Main camera: 50MP Sony IMX890, f/1.8
Ultra-wide: 50MP with autofocus and macro support
The results are impressive. Photos taken in daylight are clean, skin tones are accurate and low-light performance is much improved. The new AI image engine also helps with noise reduction and dynamic range.
Battery and charging: Enough for a full day, and then some
The Nothing 3 packs a 5,000mAh battery, which comfortably lasts a day and a half with mixed usage. You get:
45W wired charging (charger sold separately)
15W wireless charging
5W reverse wireless charging
While there is no charger in the box – which is now common among premium phones – Nothing does offer bundle deals during the launch sale on its Indian platform.
Nothing OS 3.0: Clean, customisable and bloat-free
The custom Nothing OS 3.0 is one of the cleanest Android experiences available. No ads. No pre-installed bloatware. Just seamless, intuitive use.
Some of the new features include:
Smarter widget interactions
AI-powered focus mode that silences distractions based on your schedule
Improved privacy tools
And yes, you get 3 years of major Android updates and 4 years of security patches, which puts it ahead of many brands in this price segment.
Pricing and availability in India
The Nothing Phone 3 starts at ₹39,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant, going up to ₹49,999 for the 16GB/512GB model. It will be available in:
Matte Black
Transparent White
New Iridescent Blue
Expect it to go on sale soon on Flipkart, Nothing India website and select offline retail partners.
Best Nothing yet
In a world of feature-packed phones that often forget user experience, the Nothing Phone 3 feels fresh and focused. It doesn’t try to win the spec war – it tries to make your phone feel smart, clean and uniquely yours.
For Indian users who value premium design, clutter-free software and sensible innovation, the Nothing Phone 3 could be the most satisfying Android phone under ₹50K this year.
What are your thoughts about the Nothing Phone 3? Would you buy it instead of a OnePlus or Samsung in the same range? Let us know!
