Nothing Phone (3) Launched in India: Price, Specs, Design, Glyph Matrix & More

Nothing has officially launched its most ambitious flagship yet — the Nothing Phone (3) — at an event in London, alongside its first-ever Nothing Headphones (1). With a radically new design, upgraded hardware, and a fresh take on interactivity with the new Glyph Matrix, the Phone (3) positions itself as a true competitor in the premium smartphone space for 2025.

Nothing Phone (3) Price in India & Availability

The Nothing Phone (3) starts at:
• ₹79,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant
• ₹89,999 for the 16GB + 512GB variant

With bank discounts and exchange offers, you can grab it for as low as ₹62,999 and ₹72,999, respectively. Pre-bookings start today, and the phone goes on sale from July 15th via:
• Flipkart
• Flipkart Minutes
• Vijay Sales
• Croma
• Leading retail stores

Launch offer: Early buyers get Nothing Ear (1) (worth ₹14,999) free with pre-booking.

Redesigned Asymmetrical Aesthetic with Glyph Matrix

Design is the beating heart of Nothing’s identity — and the Phone (3) takes it to a new level.

• Transparent back with a three-column grid layout
• Asymmetrical camera setup
• New Glyph Matrix: A 489-LED circular monochrome display for smart notifications and interaction
• Touch-sensitive haptic button lets you toggle widgets and games like:

1. Glyph Mirror (rear selfie framing)
2. Spin the Bottle
3. Rock Paper Scissors
4. Stopwatch, Battery Indicator, Clock, and more

Materials include Gorilla Glass Victus on the back, Gorilla Glass 7i on the front, and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

Performance & Software

The Phone (3) is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, delivering:
• 36% faster CPU performance
• 88% faster GPU performance
• 60% faster AI performance vs. Phone (2)

Key Specs:

• RAM & Storage: Up to 16GB LPDDR5X + 512GB UFS 4.0
• Operating System: Nothing OS 3.5, based on Android 15
• Software Support:
  - 5 years of OS updates
  - 7 years of security patches
  - Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 coming in Q3 2025

Battery & Charging

Big upgrade over its predecessor:

• Battery: 5,500mAh Silicon-Carbon cell (India variant)
• Charging:
  - 65W wired fast charging
  - 15W wireless charging
  - Reverse wireless charging support

Nothing claims 2 full days of battery life on a single charge.

Camera: 50MP Triple Setup with Periscope Zoom

The Phone (3) sticks to a triple 50MP camera system for consistency and performance:

• Main: 50MP with OIS, 1/1.3-inch large sensor  44% more light intake than Phone (2)
• Telephoto/Periscope: 50MP with OIS, 3x optical zoom, 6x lossless zoom, up to 60x AI Super Res Zoom + macro mode
• Ultra-wide: 50MP for immersive shots
• Front Camera: 50MP (up from 32MP on Phone 2)

Display: Brighter, Faster, Slimmer

• Size: 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED panel
• Refresh Rate: Up to 120Hz
• Peak Brightness: A blazing 4,500 nits
• HDR: HDR10+ support
• Bezel Thickness: Slimmed down to 1.87mm 18% thinner than Phone (2)

Flagship Competitor: How It Stacks Up

With a price tag of ₹79,999+, the Phone (3) competes directly with iPhone 16, Samsung Galaxy S25, and Vivo X200 — all boasting top-tier cameras, processors, and premium build quality.

However, Nothing offers a distinct identity with:

• The Glyph Matrix system
• A unique design language
• Long-term update promise
• Fun, interactive software tools via Glyph Toy