Nothing Phone 3 First Impressions

The Phone 3 is the primary flagship smartphone from Nothing, a model that is now nearly 5 years previous. The firm revolutionised all the 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 analogous philosophy, boasting first rate firepower below the hood and getting some good methods up its sleeve. At a beginning value of Rs. 79,999, the Nothing Phone 3 challenges manufacturers like Samsung and Apple. But do you have to think about 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 instances 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 defense, however when there’s nothing to see there besides a brand or branding and the digicam module, you then may 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 target 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 truly helpful. You can get caller ID, app notifications, battery standing, and extra key information 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 simple to modify between totally different Glyph parts. The firm has additionally added some parts it calls “toys,” together with the Glyph Mirror, Spin the Bottle, Stopwatch, Solar Clock, Magic 8 Ball, and extra. I can 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 remainder. However, it is a bit of combined emotions initially. Camera alignment on the Phone 3 is one thing chances are you’ll not have seen but, and moreover, the dot LED matrix on the highest proper nook. The clear design appears to be like as hanging because it has been to date. The sides are curved, and the telephone presents an ideal one-handed utilization really feel. The smartphone is rated IP68 for mud and water resistance. For further safety, Nothing has additionally added Corning Gorilla Glass 7i on the entrance and Gorilla Glass Victus on the again. From a distance, you’ll be able to 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 can be obtainable in two configurations: 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB. I’ll share my ideas on the show and efficiency in my overview, which can 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 operating on high. At the launch, the corporate introduced that the Phone 3 will obtain Nothing OS 4.0, primarily based 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 also be obtainable on the Phone 3 and now comes with Essential Search, a brand new approach to work together with the telephone. The firm has promised that the Essential Space will get extra personalised options later this 12 months.

The battery division additionally will get an enormous enhance 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 delivery 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 looks like essentially the most full smartphone from Nothing to date, however is it that good to beat all of the competitors in the identical value 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 resort for the occasion in London.