Nothing Phone 3 First Impressions

The Phone 3 is the primary flagship smartphone from Nothing, a model that is now virtually 5 years outdated. The firm revolutionised the complete design philosophy, beginning with the TWS class with the Nothing Ear 1 and shortly bringing the identical DNA to smartphones. The excellent news is that the Phone 3 intently follows an identical philosophy, boasting first rate firepower underneath the hood and getting some good tips up its sleeve. At a beginning worth of Rs. 79,999, the Nothing Phone 3 challenges manufacturers like Samsung and Apple. But must you take into account Nothing’s all-new flagship smartphone? Here are my ideas.

Glyph Interface

Before leaping to the general design, I’ve to speak concerning the Phone 3’s all-new Glyph Interface that enhances the general look and the feel-good issue. To put some context, we live by means of occasions when the telephone’s rear design is sadly boring, and there is hardly something thrilling sufficient, which leads us to place a case on it. Some folks put it on for cover, however when there’s nothing to see there besides a emblem or branding and the digicam module, then you definately would possibly use it with a case. Enters Nothing with its distinctive clear design philosophy, which not solely makes units look thrilling but additionally brings the main focus again to design. The Phone 3’s all-new Glyph Interface is a daring transfer in that course.

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The Glyph Matrix on the again panel is making its debut on the Phone 3

The Glyph Matrix is essentially the most notable characteristic of the Phone 3’s rear. The 489 individually firing LEDs make the monochrome show really helpful. You can get caller ID, app notifications, battery standing, and extra key data at a look. All of this whereas carrying ahead Nothing’s signature dot-matrix model. There’s additionally a Glyph Button that makes it tremendous straightforward to change between totally different Glyph components. The firm has additionally added some components it calls “toys,” together with the Glyph Mirror, Spin the Bottle, Stopwatch, Solar Clock, Magic 8 Ball, and extra. I shall be testing all of those options throughout my overview, so keep tuned.

The Phone 3 sports activities a triple rear setup

Initial Thoughts

Nothing has gone all out this time round with its digicam placement, and that is one of many causes it stands out from the remaining. However, it is a bit of combined emotions initially. Camera alignment on the Phone 3 is one thing you could not have seen but, and moreover, the dot LED matrix on the highest proper nook. The clear design seems to be as putting because it has been thus far. The sides are curved, and the telephone presents an important one-handed utilization really feel. The smartphone is rated IP68 for mud and water resistance. For extra safety, Nothing has additionally added Corning Gorilla Glass 7i on the entrance and Gorilla Glass Victus on the again. From a distance, you may inform it is a Nothing product.

It packs a 50-megapixel selfie shooter

The 6.67-inch AMOLED show presents a 460PPI pixel density and a peak brightness of 4500nits. It additionally will get a 120Hz refresh fee and helps 2160Hz PWM dimming. Under the hood, it options the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 and shall be obtainable in two configurations: 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB. I’ll share my ideas on the show and efficiency in my overview, which shall be launched subsequent week.

The Phone 3 comes with 5 years of main OS updates and seven years of safety patches

Out of the field, the smartphone runs Android 15 with Nothing OS working on prime. At the launch, the corporate introduced that the Phone 3 will obtain Nothing OS 4.0, based mostly on Android 16, quickly. On the digicam entrance, the Phone 3 will get all flagship-grade and will get tons of upgrades in comparison with the Nothing Phone 2. It options 4 50-megapixel digicam models, with three situated on the again and one on the entrance. During the launch, I could not spend an excessive amount of time utilizing the digicam, so I’ll talk about the digicam high quality intimately in my overview. Essential Space can be obtainable on the Phone 3 and now comes with Essential Search, a brand new solution to work together with the telephone. The firm has promised that the Essential Space will get extra personalised options later this yr.

The battery division additionally will get a giant increase in comparison with the Nothing Phone 2. It packs a 5500mAh battery with 65W quick charging and 15W wi-fi charging assist. Notably, Nothing is transport a 5150mAh battery in different markets.

The Phone 3 sports activities a 92.89% screen-to-body ratio and helps HDR10+ and 4500nits of peak brightness

Overall, the Nothing Phone 3 packs all of the bells and whistles of a flagship smartphone and with a beginning price ticket of Rs. 79,999, it does really feel like one, too. There’s little question that the Phone 3 seems like essentially the most full smartphone from Nothing thus far, however is it that good to beat all of the competitors in the identical worth bracket? Well, that is one factor I can solely reply after I get to spend a while with the Phone 3.

Stay tuned for our in-depth overview of the Phone 3.

Disclosure: Nothing sponsored the correspondent’s flights and lodge for the occasion in London.