Nothing Phone (3) Launched in India with Glyph Matrix, 5 Years of OS Updates: Price, Sale Date, and Offer

Nothing, the London-based tech brand, has officially launched the Phone (3) - its first true flagship smartphone. The Phone (3) introduces a refreshed geometric aesthetic, premium materials, and a major performance upgrade. Let's take a look at its key features, pricing, and availability.

Design and Display

The Nothing Phone (3) blends bold geometry with a refined modular design, drawing inspiration from modern architecture. Its new tri-column layout introduces visual rhythm and structure, while the refined R-angle edges enhance grip and comfort. On the front, it has ultra-slim 1.87 mm bezels-18% thinner than Phone (2)-frame a crisper, more immersive AMOLED display.

The Phone (3) boasts Nothing's brightest and sharpest display yet - a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz, 1.5K resolution, and a peak brightness up to 4500 nits (HDR) and 1600 nits (HMB). With ultra-thin, uniform bezels, it achieves an impressive 92.89% screen-to-body ratio for a truly immersive edge-to-edge experience.

Glyph Matrix

The Phone (3) brings the all-new Glyph Matrix, designed to reduce screen time and streamline how users receive key information. Glyph Toys, a playful extension of Glyph Matrix, brings quick tools and micro-games to the back of the phone. These include a Glyph Mirror, Digital Clock, Stopwatch, Battery Indicator, and Solar Clock, plus games like Spin the Bottle, all accessible and controlled through a dedicated button on the rear.

Performance, Software, Battery, and Camera

The Phone (3) is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. On the software front, the Phone (3) runs on Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.5. The company confirms that Android 16 and OS 4.0 will arrive in Q3 2025 and guarantees 5 years of major Android updates and 7 years of security updates. The Phone (3) also introduces Essential Search, Flip to Record, and Essential Space.

Moreover, the device packs a 5500mAh silicon-carbon cell that comes with 65W fast wired charging and 15W wireless charging support. For imaging, the Phone (3) packs a pro-grade camera system designed for creators. It has a triple-camera setup comprising a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide lens. Upfront, it opts for a 50MP selfie camera.

The handset is claimed to capture crisp shots with lossless optical zoom and a powerful 1/1.3" main sensor and 4K 60fps video on all lenses with full OIS. Stay tuned for our review to see how it performs.

Price and Availability in India

The Nothing Phone (3) will be available in Black and White, with two configuration options:

• 12GB + 256GB - Starting at ₹62,999 (includes bank and exchange offers)
• 16GB + 512GB - Starting at ₹72,999 (includes bank and exchange offers)

Pre-booking will start today (July 1), and customers who pre-book will get the Nothing Ear (worth ₹14,999) free with their Phone (3). Additionally, those who pre-book or purchase on July 15 will receive a 1-year extended warranty at no extra cost. Nothing is also offering up to 24 months of No-Cost EMI with leading banks. Moreover, the phone will go on sale starting July 15, 2025, via Flipkart, Flipkart Minutes, Vijay Sales, Croma, and other major retail outlets.