Launch report · Nothing
Nothing Phone (3): A genuine design statement that finally backs it with flagship-tier hardware.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jul 2025·$799·Score 83/100
The Nothing Phone (3) is the first from the brand that feels like a complete flagship. Performance is upper-mid-range rather than top-tier, but the design, display, and five-year update policy make it an easy pick for buyers who want something different.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.67" LTPO AMOLED
Chipset
SD 8s Gen 4
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.7
Battery
5,150 mAh
Weight
198 g
What stands out
- The most distinctive industrial design of any 2025 phone.
- Five OS / seven security update years — strong for the price.
- Bright 3,000-nit LTPO display.
- Clean, fast Nothing OS with minimal bloat.
What to watch
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is upper-mid-range, not true flagship.
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds.
- Cameras are good but not class-leading.
- The Glyph interface is divisive.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 16
$799 · score 86/100