Released: July 2, 2025 (global), ₹79,999 India
I recently laid my hands on nothing Phone 3, the latest flagship that’ll change the world as it seems?
Let’s take a closer look how I felt about it.
Positioned as Nothing’s first “real flagship” — Mrwhosetheboss on YouTube
✨ Specs Lightning Rundown
- Display: 6.67″ AMOLED, 1260×2800, 120Hz LTPO, HDR10+, up to 4500 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, Adreno 825 GPU
- RAM/Storage: 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X, 256GB/512GB UFS 4.0
- Rear Cameras: Triple 50MP (wide + ultrawide + 3× periscope telephoto up to 60× AI zoom)
- Front Camera: 50MP, 4K @60fps video
- Battery & Charging: 5,150mAh (global) / 5,500mAh (India); 65W wired, 15W wireless, reverse charging
- Software/Updates: Nothing OS 3.5 (Android 15), 5 years OS + 7 years security
- Extras: Glyph Matrix micro‑LED rear panel, Glyph Button, Essential Search, Essential Space, Flip‑to‑Record
- Build: Transparent back, IP68, stereo speakers, Wi Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0. 218g, ~9mm thick
🎨 Design & Glyph Matrix – Bold or Bizarre?
The Glyph Matrix is a pixelated LED grid that now supports countdowns, games, selfie fill light, and custom animations. It’s paired with a new Glyph Button — which is basically a shortcut key dressed as a conversation starter.
“What have you done!?” — Mrwhosetheboss when reacting to the radical redesign
To be very honest, I also didn’t like the glyph matrix that much, It isn’t as useful and who would play spin the bottle and think, “Okay I have my new phone with glpyh matrix which can randomize the position of bottle displayed”.
Tom’s Guide pointed out the design shift as more gimmick than useful now, noting some functions from Phone (2) like delivery tracking are oddly missing.
Meanwhile, TechRadar highlighted that the Glyph Matrix encourages users to keep their phone face-down to reduce screen time and promote digital balance. Pretty meta.
📸 Camera Rundown – Good But Not Great
Wired praised the hardware and said the new sensors deliver cleaner shots, better HDR, and more stable video — but admitted that it’s still not in the same league as Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra.
“Better than expected… but not best-in-class.” — Wired Camera Review
El País tech reviewers noted the zoom is more party trick than pixel-perfect, and while low-light improvements are solid, Samsung and Apple still edge ahead in detail and consistency.
🗣️ What the Big Reviewers Are Saying
Mrwhosetheboss: “It’s wild. It’s weird. But it works — mostly.” — YouTube Review
MKBHD (via TikTok & Reddit leaks): “Kinda interesting, but doesn’t feel flagship enough for that price.” — MKBHD Community Reactions
TechRadar: “A deliberate design to bring digital wellness back.” — TechRadar on AI & Glyph UX
💬 Community Reactions
From r/NothingTech:
“Specs are great, but the design? Meh.”
“If you want a phone that’s not a boring slab, this one’s it.”
From r/NOTHING:
“It’s priced like a flagship but feels like a limited edition vibe.”
Pros & ❎ Cons
✅ Pros
- Standout transparent design and Glyph matrix
- Clean, bloat-free software with long update support
- Fast performance, great battery life
- Consistent main + ultra-wide camera
❌ Cons
- Cameras still not flagship-level
- Glyph system feels more fun than functional
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is powerful but not elite
- Tough competition at ₹79,999
🎯 Who It’s For: Dope or Nope?
This phone is DOPE for:
- Design-forward users who want something different
- Android purists who want clean, fast UI
- Mid-to-high users who don’t chase megapixels
- Creators who want standout visuals & social flex
This phone is a NOPE for:
- Camera nerds who want flagship lens quality
- Gamers who want top-tier frame stability
- Price-conscious buyers expecting max value
- Anyone who hates the idea of blinking LEDs on the back
🌟 Final Verdict
Dope or Nope Score: 8.2/10
The Nothing Phone (3) is bold, playful, and brimming with personality. It doesn’t try to be everyone’s phone — and maybe that’s the point. For some, it’s a total Dope. For others? Hard Nope.