The countdown ends tomorrow. Nothing’s latest flagship smartphone—Phone 3—is all set to go official in India on July 1, and there’s already a storm of buzz. With leaked specs, bold pricing expectations, and a design that hints at refinement over revolution, the company is betting big on performance and polish this time around.
All Eyes on the Price Tag
Let’s cut to the chase—price is what everybody’s whispering about. Based on multiple retail sources and tipsters on X (formerly Twitter), the Nothing Phone 3 might land between ₹50,000 and ₹60,000. That’s a bold jump from the last-gen Nothing Phone 2, which launched at ₹44,999. It’s definitely stepping into the serious flagship space, rubbing shoulders with the likes of OnePlus 12R, iQOO Neo 10, and even the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.
But is the hike justified? On paper, maybe. The leaked specs suggest a heavy-duty chipset and refined features. But considering rivals like iQOO and Poco are packing similar internals for ₹20,000 less, Nothing will need more than cool lights and clever marketing to sell that markup.
Design Tweaks But No Overhaul
The Phone 3 sticks to what worked—but with minor upgrades. The signature Glyph interface is still here, but it’s rumored to be more customizable and subtly trimmed down for a sleeker look. No loud redesigns. Just cleaner lines and smaller bezels.
Build materials are expected to stay premium—glass sandwich design, aluminium frames, and IP54 water resistance at minimum. The camera island might look more integrated this time instead of popping out. It’s the kind of design you won’t shout about but will probably grow on you.
Interestingly, leaked renders show a slightly flatter edge profile. Think iPhone meets industrial minimalism. Basically, Nothing is still keeping it aesthetic-first—but less experimental, more refined.
Performance Jump Could Be the Real Hook
Under the hood, the Phone 3 is likely to feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, with some leaks even floating “Gen 4.” This chip sits just a notch below Qualcomm’s top-tier 8 Gen 3 but still delivers near-flagship performance.
The RAM is expected to start at 12GB, and storage options may go up to 512GB. That’s a big leap for the series.
Battery-wise, we might be looking at a 5,000mAh cell with 65W wired charging and possibly 15W wireless. If true, it’s enough to last a day and then some, while juicing up in under 40 minutes. Not record-breaking, but very dependable.
Here’s how it might stack up based on leaked configurations:
| Specification | Phone 3 (Leaked) | Phone 2 (Launched) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3/4 | Snapdragon 778G |
| RAM | 12GB (Base), possibly 16GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | Up to 512GB | Up to 256GB |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 4,700mAh |
| Charging | 65W wired, 15W wireless | 45W wired, 15W wireless |
| Camera (Rear) | Dual/Triple 50MP setup | Dual 50MP setup |
| OS | Nothing OS 3 (on Android 14) | Nothing OS 2 (Android 13) |
One-sentence check-in: All signs point to a device that wants to play in the big leagues—at least on spec sheets.
Camera System Leaps Beyond Just Megapixels
The big talking point? Cameras. The leaks suggest a triple-lens setup, each coming in at 50MP. A primary sensor (possibly Sony IMX890), an ultra-wide, and a telephoto with 2X or 3.5X zoom. That’s a whole new setup over the dual cameras from Phone 2.
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50MP main sensor with OIS (likely f/1.8 aperture)
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50MP ultra-wide (120° FoV)
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50MP telephoto or macro lens
If true, that’s ambitious. But megapixels aren’t everything. Image processing, software magic, and stabilization matter just as much—maybe more. Nothing has been improving its camera software with each generation, so there’s hope this time for less gimmick, more substance.
Selfie camera is expected to stay at 32MP but with better low-light algorithms baked into the latest version of Nothing OS.
Nothing OS 3 Could Finally Feel “Complete”
On the software front, the Phone 3 will launch with Nothing OS 3, which is based on Android 14. If leaks are anything to go by, the new OS will bring more polished animations, better battery optimization, and full support for dynamic themes.
A lot of what Nothing’s software lacked—refined gestures, smarter app drawer sorting, widget support—may finally be getting addressed.
One big leak claims the company is even planning to let users customize Glyph lighting patterns for different contacts or apps. Handy or gimmicky? That depends on how smooth it all works.
What’s Still Under Wraps?
There’s still no word on the exact weight, IP rating, or whether the device will support eSIM out of the box. Also, pricing for the top variant is under speculation—it could go beyond ₹60,000 if the 512GB model materializes.
And while the brand has confirmed a livestream launch on July 1 at 12PM IST, they haven’t officially teased any India-specific offers or bundle deals yet.
