The Hype Surrounding the Nothing Phone 3: What to Expect and What I’d Like to See
For the past few years, Nothing has been synonymous with mid-range Android phones that offer an aesthetic no other phone manufacturer can match. The Nothing phones are unique devices, beloved by fans.
The Big Announcement
The company recently announced that the Nothing Phone 3 will be its first true flagship phone, and that should have fans champing at the bit to get their hands on the next iteration.
Leaked Information
The Nothing Phone 3 was originally set to be released in 2024, but Nothing CEO Carl Pei pushed the release to Q1 2025. A leaked internal email from Pei confirmed the release, hinting at "breakthrough innovations in user interface, taking our first step toward our AI-powered platform."
Rumored Specifications
Although the leak does not confirm the phone’s specs, some of the rumored specs include:
- Camera: Sony’s latest LYTIA sensor with a 2X zoom
- Storage: 128 GB, 256GB, and 512GB
- Design: Transparent back with Glyph lights
- Display: 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 1600 nits, and HDR10+ support
- Battery: 5,000 mAh or 4,880 mAh
- CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
What I’d Like to See Happen
I’d prefer that Nothing pull back its claim that the Phone 3 will be an AI-driven mobile device — but that’s just my opinion.
- Audio Support: I’d like to see Nothing add hardware support for high-res audio. With more headphones supporting high-res audio codecs, phones without hardware support can’t produce higher-quality sound.
- Glyph Lights: I’d like to see Nothing go all in on the glyph lights instead of pulling back and making them more subtle. The glyphs are what truly set the devices apart.
- Price: I hope Nothing doesn’t jack the phone price so high that its current crop of fans can’t afford the device. If the company can stay within the $600-$800 range, the Nothing Phone 3 could make some serious waves.
Conclusion
As of now, there is no official release date (other than Q1 2025), so keep checking back. We’ll report the date as soon as it’s available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the Nothing Phone 3 expected to be released?
A: Q1 2025
Q: What are the rumored specifications of the Nothing Phone 3?
A: Camera: Sony’s latest LYTIA sensor with a 2X zoom, Storage: 128 GB, 256GB, and 512GB, Design: Transparent back with Glyph lights, Display: 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 1600 nits, and HDR10+ support, Battery: 5,000 mAh or 4,880 mAh, CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Q: Is the Nothing Phone 3 an AI-driven mobile device?
A: According to the leaked internal email, the device will take the first step towards an AI-powered platform, but it’s unclear if it will be a full-fledged AI-driven device.
