Nothing Phone 3 What to Expect

Nothing, the tech brand founded by Carl Pei, has quickly gained attention for its unique design philosophy and transparent aesthetic. After the success of the Nothing Phone (1) and Phone (2), fans are eagerly awaiting the next iteration—the Nothing Phone (3).

Expected Nothing Phone (3) Launch Date

Nothing typically follows an annual release cycle:

• Nothing Phone (1): July 2022
• Nothing Phone (2): July 2023

If the trend continues, the Nothing Phone (3) could launch in July 2024. However, some rumors suggest a slight delay, possibly pushing it to August or September 2024.

Where Will It Launch?

Nothing usually holds global launch events in London, with live streams on YouTube. Indian and US markets may get exclusive pre-order offers.

Nothing Phone (3) Expected Specifications & Upgrades

1. Design & Glyph Interface

• Semi-transparent back panel (refined from Phone 2)
• Upgraded Glyph LED lighting (more customizable, better brightness)
• Thinner bezels & slightly curved display

2. Display

• 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED (1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate)
• Full HD+ resolution, 2400 x 1080 pixels
• Improved peak brightness (2000 nits)

3. Performance

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or 8+ Gen 2 (to keep costs competitive)
• 12GB/16GB RAM options
• 256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 storage

4. Camera

• Dual 50MP Sony IMX sensors (main + ultra-wide)
• Upgraded night mode & AI processing
• Better video stabilization (4K @ 60fps)

5. Battery & Charging

• 5,000mAh battery (slightly bigger than Phone 2)
• 45W wired fast charging
• 15W wireless charging (possibly faster)

6. Software

• Nothing OS 3.0 (based on Android 14)
• More widget & Glyph customization
• AI-powered features (similar to Google Gemini integration?)

Expected Price

• Starting at ₹42,999 (8GB+128GB) in India
• Around $599 in the US (similar to Phone 2’s launch price)

Competition: How Does It Compare?

The Nothing Phone (3) will compete with:

• OnePlus 12R (similar price, better chipset)
• Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (better cameras, but heavier UI)
• Pixel 8a (better software, but weaker hardware)

Should You Wait for Nothing Phone (3)?

✅ Wait if you want:

• A unique design with Glyph improvements
• Cleaner software (Nothing OS)
• Competitive mid-flagship pricing

❌ Skip if you need:

• The absolute best chipset (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3)
• A fully flagship camera system

Final Thoughts

The Nothing Phone (3) is shaping up to be an exciting upgrade, refining the Glyph interface and improving performance. If Nothing sticks to its usual pricing, it could be one of the best value-for-money phones of 2024.