Nothing Phone (3) Unveiled: Say Hello to Nothing’s New Flagship

Nothing has officially launched its latest flagship, the Nothing Phone (3), nearly two years after the Phone (2). This time around, the company is pushing design and software in bold new directions.

A Radical New Look

Let’s start with the back, always the most recognizable part of a Nothing device.

The Phone (3) features a polarizing three-column grid design, with an off-centered periscope zoom camera protruding from the top-right corner. It’s unlike anything we’ve seen from the brand before — and definitely stands out in a sea of lookalike slabs.

The Glyph Matrix: A Whole New Take on Notifications

The big innovation this year is the Glyph Matrix:

A monochrome display of 489 LEDs replacing the simpler light strips of previous models.
You can assign custom images, animations, and app-specific messages, or even play mini-games like Spin the Bottle and Rock Paper Scissors.
Nothing is also releasing a developer SDK, so expect more creative use cases soon.

There’s also a dedicated Glyph Button — a capacitive circle under the Matrix that vibrates and lets you scroll through different modes and features.

Quad 50MP Cameras

Nothing upgraded the cameras significantly:

Main Camera: 50MP 1/1.3″ sensor with OIS
Periscope Zoom: 3x optical zoom
Ultrawide: 114° field of view
Selfie Camera: 50MP front shooter

This setup is a major leap over the Phone (2).

Display and Build

The front is a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, same size as before but with slimmer bezels. Highlights:

4,500 nits peak local brightness
FHD+ resolution
Adaptive 30–120Hz refresh rate

Build materials remain premium, with a Gorilla Glass Victus back, Gorilla Glass 7i screen, and aluminum frame. The Phone (3) is also the first Nothing device with IP68 water resistance.

Under the Hood

Performance gets a solid upgrade:

Chipset: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Battery: 5,150 mAh silicon carbon cell

Expect better speed and battery life over the previous generation.

Software

Out of the box, the Phone (3) runs Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15. Nothing has confirmed that Nothing OS 4 will arrive later this quarter.