The Nothing Phone 3 brings a refreshing twist to the smartphone market with its signature transparent design, upgraded Glyph interface, and thoughtful software features. It’s stylish, fun, and surprisingly functional.



🎨 Design & Build

  • Transparent back with the new Glyph Matrix lighting — now more customizable and informative.

  • Feels solid and premium with Gorilla Glass 7i in front and Gorilla Glass Victus at the back.

  • IP68 rated for water and dust resistance.

  • New Glyph button on the side lets you trigger widgets like clock, battery indicator, camera, and even fun mini-games.

🖥️ Display & Performance

  • 6.67" 1.5K OLED display with 120Hz LTPO refresh rate and crazy 4500-nit peak brightness.

  • Comfortable viewing thanks to high-frequency 2160Hz PWM dimming.

  • Powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, paired with up to 16GB RAM.

  • Daily usage is super smooth, but performance throttles under heavy gaming or heat.

📸 Camera Setup

  • Triple 50MP rear cameras: main, ultra-wide, and 3× telephoto — all with OIS.

  • Daylight shots are excellent with great detail and natural color.

  • Low-light and zoom photography are decent but not flagship-level consistent.

  • 50MP selfie cam does a solid job too.

🔋 Battery & Charging

  • Indian variant packs a 5,500mAh silicon-carbon battery.

  • Easily lasts a full day even with heavy use.

  • 65W wired fast charging, 15W wireless, and reverse wireless support.

  • Half charge in around 20 minutes.

🧠 Software & Experience

  • Runs on Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15.

  • UI feels unique, minimal, and snappy with dot-matrix visuals.

  • Smart features like Essential Space, Glyph utility widgets, and minimal bloat.

  • Promised 5 Android OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates.

⚖️ Pros & Cons

Pros:
✔ Bold, unique design with practical Glyph features
✔ Stunning display with flagship brightness
✔ Clean, bloat-free software experience
✔ Great battery life and fast charging
✔ Strong long-term software support

Cons:
✘ Camera not the best in low-light or zoom
✘ Processor lags behind true flagships
✘ Gets warm under load
✘ Pricey when compared to similarly specced rivals

✅ Verdict

The Nothing Phone 3 is more than a statement piece — it’s a legit flagship for those who want style with substance. It won’t beat the Galaxy or iPhone in raw camera power or gaming chops, but for everyday use, it's a joy. If you want a phone that feels fun, different, and well-designed, this one should be high on your list.