Nothing Phone 3 launching on July 1 and here is everything we know about it so far
It's been a long wait — quite literally, two years — but the Nothing Phone (3) is now finally launching on July 1. Ever since the Nothing Phone (2) debuted in July 2023, the company's portfolio has evolved significantly. Nothing has expanded its mid-range lineup, first with the Phone (2a) series and more recently the Phone (3a) series. It has also ventured into the budget segment through its sub-brand CMF, which already includes the CMF Phone 1 and Phone 2 Pro, alongside a range of audio accessories.advertisementHowever, amid all this expansion, there hasn't been a true high-end flagship from the London-based tech company. Nothing — no pun intended — has yet to deliver a proper successor to the Phone (2) from 2023. That's about to change with the launch of the Phone (3) on July 1.Nothing Phone (3): Price expectationsUp until recently, all we had was a confirmation from Carl Pei, via a YouTube video, that the Phone (3) is in the works — and that it'll be the brand's first-ever true flagship. Carl also hinted that it wouldn't be cheap, stating the phone could be priced at around 800 Pounds, which roughly translates to Rs 93,000. But if past trends are anything to go by, we shouldn't expect that kind of pricing in the Indian market.advertisement
For some perspective, the Nothing Phone (2) launched in the UK for 579 Pounds — around Rs 61,000 at the time, when 1 Pound was valued at approximately Rs 105. However, its actual launch price in India was Rs 45,000. So, while the UK price was significantly higher, it was clearly adjusted to suit the Indian market.Similarly, according to a recent leak by tipster MysteryLupin, the Phone (3) could be priced at $799 (around Rs 68,400) for the base variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.Taking all this into account, a realistic expectation for the Indian market would be a starting price of around Rs 70,000 — give or take. Of course, this isn't official, and we'll have a clearer idea once the company makes an announcement in the coming days.Nothing Phone (3): Expected specs and featuresJust a couple of days ago, the first render of the Nothing Phone (3) surfaced online, shared by tipster Max Jambor. From the looks of it, the signature Glyph lighting on the back might be missing this time around — a bold departure from previous designs. However, the transparent back seems to be retained. Industry insiders suggest that Nothing could instead go for a dot-matrix style rear panel, something akin to what we've seen on the Asus ROG Phone 9. advertisementMoving on, the volume rockers can be spotted on the left, while two buttons are seen on the right, likely the power button and Nothing's Essential Key, which recently debuted on the Phone (3a) series.As for the cameras, the triple-lens setup appears to be housed within a single circular module, a change from the raised island design seen on the Phone (3a) Pro. In terms of specs, the Phone (3) is rumoured to feature a 50-megapixel triple-lens system — expected to include primary, telephoto, and ultra-wide sensors — along with a 32-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls. Other features are tipped to include a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 3,000 nits peak brightness — making it one of the brightest displays in the segment.That said, the most interesting detail is the chipset. While Nothing is pitching the Phone (3) as a true flagship, reports suggest it might be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 — a top-tier chip, but not the latest one.Now, this would have made perfect sense if the Phone (3) had launched last year as a direct upgrade to the Phone (2) with a modest price hike. But now, with the Phone (2) being two years old and the 8 Gen 3 over a year old, pairing it with a Rs 70,000 price tag would feel like a bold move — especially when competitors like the OnePlus 13 (Rs 69,999) and iQOO 13 (Rs 54,999) are offering the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite.advertisementStill, we won't have to wait long to find out how it all plays out. The Nothing Phone (3) is set to launch on July 1, and everything will be revealed then. Stay tuned to India Today Tech for all the latest updates on Nothing's upcoming flagship smartphone.
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