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Nothing Phone (3) Launched in India with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, Glyph Matrix, Starting at Rs. 79,999

Nothing has officially launched the highly anticipated Nothing Phone (3) in India, as promised. This flagship device is the successor to the Phone (2) and introduces significant upgrades in display, performance, battery, and user experience features.


Display and Performance

The Nothing Phone (3) features a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and up to 4500 nits peak brightness. The screen supports HDR10+, 10-bit color, and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The smartphone runs on Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.5 on top.

Nothing Phone 3


Software and New Features

Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.5

Nothing OS 3.5 introduces several new productivity features:

  • Essential Search: A smart universal search bar accessible with a swipe.
  • Flip to Record: Start transcribing meetings by turning the phone face down.
  • Essential Space: AI-organized central space for notes and content.

Nothing has committed to five Android OS updates and seven years of security patches.

Nothing Phone 3 Features


New Glyph Matrix and Design

The iconic Glyph LEDs from previous models have been replaced with a 25×25 custom Glyph Matrix. This circular micro-LED disc can display:

  • Digital & Solar Clocks
  • Stopwatch
  • Battery Level
  • Compass

Nothing also plans to release the Glyph SDK, allowing developers to build custom Glyph Matrix applications.


Camera Setup

The Nothing Phone (3) is equipped with a quad-50MP camera system:

  • 50MP main sensor (OV50H) with OIS
  • 50MP ultra-wide camera
  • 50MP 3x periscope telephoto camera with up to 60x digital zoom, OIS
  • 50MP front camera with 4K 60fps recording support

All cameras support 4K 60fps video recording.


Battery and Charging

The device is backed by a 5500mAh silicon-carbon battery. Charging features include:

  • 65W wired fast charging (0โ€“100% in 54 minutes)
  • 15W wireless charging
  • 5W reverse wireless charging

Build, Connectivity, and Protection

  • IP68 water and dust resistance
  • Gorilla Glass 7i front and Gorilla Glass Victus rear
  • In-display optical fingerprint scanner
  • Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, eSIM support

Nothing Phone 3


Pricing and Availability in India

The Nothing Phone (3) will be available in Black and White color variants:

  • 12GB + 256GB: Rs. 79,999 (Effective: Rs. 62,999*)
  • 16GB + 512GB: Rs. 89,999 (Effective: Rs. 72,999*)

(*Effective price includes eligible bank and exchange offers.)

Availability:

  • Pre-bookings started on July 1st
  • Official sale begins on July 15th via Flipkart, Flipkart Minutes, Vijay Sales, Croma, and other retail outlets

Launch Offers

  • Free Nothing Ear (worth Rs. 14,999) with pre-booking
  • 1-year extended warranty for purchases made on July 15
  • Up to 24 months No-Cost EMI on major bank cards

Specifications

FeatureSpecification
Display6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 30โ€“120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 10-bit color, 4500 nits peak brightness, 2160Hz PWM dimming, Gorilla Glass 7i
ProcessorSnapdragon 8s Gen 4 (up to 3.2GHz), 4nm, Adreno 825 GPU
RAM & Storage12GB / 16GB LPDDR4X RAM, 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0 storage
Operating SystemAndroid 15 with Nothing OS 3.5
Rear Cameras– 50MP Main (1/1.3โ€ณ OV50H, f/1.68, OIS) – 50MP Ultra-Wide (114ยฐ, 1/2.76โ€ณ JN1, f/2.2) – 50MP 3x Periscope Telephoto (1/2.75โ€ณ JN5, OIS, 10cm macro, 60x Digital Zoom)
Front Camera50MP (1/2.76โ€ณ, f/2.2), 4K @ 60fps
BiometricsIn-display optical fingerprint sensor
AudioStereo speakers, USB Type-C audio
Battery5500mAh, 65W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, 5W reverse wireless charging
Connectivity5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 6.0, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C
SIMDual SIM (Nano + eSIM)
DurabilityIP68 certified (dust and water resistant)
Dimensions / WeightNot officially disclosed
Special FeaturesGlyph Matrix (25×25 Micro LED panel), Essential Key, Essential Space, Flip to Record
ColorsBlack, White
Price (India)โ‚น79,999 (12GB + 256GB) โ‚น89,999 (16GB + 512GB)
Effective Price (with offers)โ‚น62,999 and โ‚น72,999 respectively
AvailabilityPre-booking starts July 1, sale from July 15 via Flipkart, Croma, Vijay Sales, and retail stores
Launch OffersFree Nothing Ear worth โ‚น14,999 1-year extended warranty Up to 24-month No-Cost EMI

Tags: Nothing Phone 3, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, Nothing OS 3.5, Glyph Matrix, 50MP camera, Android 15 phone, smartphone launch July 2025, Nothing Phone 3 specifications, India smartphone news

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