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Nothing is stepping up its game. With the Phone (3), the brand is transitioning from its mid-range roots into flagship territory. Over the past year, CEO Carl Pei has signaled that this won’t just be another incremental update—it’ll be a full-fledged leap in design, performance, and ambition. With fresh leaks flooding in, here’s a deep dive into what’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting Android launches this summer.
Launch Date and Rumble Build-up
Nothing has officially confirmed the Phone (3) launch for July 1, 2025, at 10:30 PM IST. Following last year’s well-received Phone (2) and the recent mid-range Phone (3a/3a Pro), this flagship is clearly a strategic return to premium-class devices.
Design Evolution: Bold Yet Refined
Transparent Back, No Glyphs
Leaked renders from tipster Max Jambor reveal a distinctive yet cleaner design: a semi-transparent rear panel without the Glyph LED lights that defined earlier models. Android Central notes it's a noticeably more subdued, almost minimalist aesthetic .
Asymmetrical Triple Camera Setup
The Phone (3)’s back features a unique asymmetrical triple-lens module within a circular island—expected to house a 50 MP main camera, an ultrawide, and a periscope telephoto lens—paired with a centered LED flash.
Comfort with Curves & Essential Key
Edges appear subtly curved for a firm grip, and on the right side sits the Essential Key (seen with the Phone 3a series), along with volume and power buttons Early visual teasers also hint at a dual-tone finish and possibly tactile dot-matrix textures
Internal Power & Core Specs
Flagship-Grade Chipset
This model is expected to pack Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (aka “8 Elite”), a massive step up from the mid-range chip in the 3a. Some rumors in Spanish press also mention MediaTek Dimensity 9400, though Snapdragon appears more consistent
Display That Wows
A 6.77-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with a 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate and impressive 3,000 nits peak brightness positions it well in premium-class visuals
Balanced Battery Life
Rumors suggest a 5,000 mAh battery with fast 50 W wired charging, and even 20 W wireless charging—matching top-tier performance and convenience
Camera Setup: Triple Threat
The Phone (3) is expected to come loaded with at least:
50 MP main sensor
50 MP ultrawidePeriscope telephoto (likely 3× optical zoom)
With periscope zoom and a larger sensor, this marks a significant upgrade over the Phone (2) and matches quality awaited in flagship tiers.
Pricing: Brave New Premium Territory
US & Europe Figures
Leaks suggest U.S. pricing around $799 (12 GB/256 GB), with a pricier $899 variant (16/512 GB) . In Europe, pricing is tipped near €850–€1,000 (~£800, €850, or ~₹90,000) .
India Outlook
News outlets suggest Indian pricing will fall below ₹60,000, benefiting from aggressive regional strategies ($799 ≈ ₹68 300 globally vs. ₹60 k locally).
Flagship Comparison
This reflects a major shift. Where Phone (2) launched around ₹45 k, Phone (3)’s sub-₹60 k tag still aims to undercut premium phones from Samsung, Google, and OnePlus in India—balancing aspiration and competitiveness.
AI & Special Features
Nothing isn’t just upgrading hardware—it’s also leaning into AI:
Circle to Search, voice transcription toolsSounds smart and practical for modern users, likely built into Nothing OS 3.1/4.0 on top of Android 15.
Nothing Phone (3) is shaping up to be a bold statement.
It ditches the iconic Glyph lights for a subtler, more refined look; brings in Snapdragon-elite performance, advanced triple-camera setup, and powerful AI features—all while aiming for competitive flagship pricing, especially in India.
In short, this phone looks like the culmination of Nothing’s vision: transparency in design, innovation in tech, and ambition in market positioning. The July 1 event is poised to confirm whether it can genuinely disrupt the flagship segment—and from the looks of these leaks, it just might.
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