Nothing Phone 3 Preview: Specs & Features

The third-generation flagship from Carl Pei’s design-first tech startup, the Nothing Phone 3, continues to draw attention with its unique transparent hardware, bold visual identity, and now, meaningful performance improvements. Expected to launch on July 1, 2025, the Phone 3 combines powerful internals, updated cameras, and AI tools to bring more polish to the brand’s minimalist vision.

With growing global buzz, particularly across the Singapore, UK, US, and India markets, the Nothing Phone 3 aims to challenge established players like Samsung, OnePlus, and Google Pixel by offering a distinctive blend of software refinement and hardware appeal—without the flagship price tag.

In this preview, we’ll cover every major detail so far: release date, design, specs, AI features, pricing, and how it compares to the Phone 2.

Launch Date & Availability

The Nothing Phone 3 is expected to launch globally on July 1, 2025. Singapore will be among the first wave of countries to receive official stock, alongside the US, UK, and India.

This could also mark Nothing’s first proper flagship launch in the United States, hinting at a more ambitious expansion strategy.

Do You Know? The Phone 2 sold over 1 million units in its first year. With AI features and performance upgrades, the Phone 3 could surpass that milestone by end-2025.

Design Highlights & Build Quality

The Nothing Phone 3 maintains the brand’s signature transparent aesthetic but refines it even further:

• Rumored to have fewer or smaller glyph LEDs for a cleaner rear layout

• Flat-edge aluminum frame with more symmetrical button placement

• Upgraded IP54 water and dust resistance

• Sleeker overall body with a flatter triple-camera module

Nothing’s design DNA remains, but now it’s more streamlined and mature.

Display & Multimedia Enhancements

For 2025, Nothing steps up its display game significantly:

• 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED panel

• Dynamic 1–120 Hz refresh rate for better battery life

• HDR10+ certified

• Up to 3000 nits brightness, making it one of the brightest phones on the market—ideal for outdoor use

This display easily competes with premium phones from Samsung and Apple in clarity and brightness, while maintaining better power efficiency through LTPO tech.

Performance – Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Powering the Nothing Phone 3 is either the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or 8s Gen 4 chipset, both capable of top-tier performance in 2025.

• Two RAM configurations: 12 GB and 16 GB

• Storage variants: 256 GB and 512 GB

• Android 16 with Nothing OS 4, optimised for speed and minimal bloat

Early benchmarks suggest excellent thermal management, smooth gaming, and fast app switching.

Do You Know? Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is built on a 4nm node and delivers up to 20% CPU and 25% GPU improvements over Gen 2.

Camera Capabilities

Nothing is finally treating camera hardware as a priority:

• Triple-lens rear camera setup

• 50 MP primary sensor with OIS

• Improved ultrawide camera, possibly with a larger aperture

• Addition of telephoto or periscope lens for optical zoom

• 32 MP front camera with enhanced HDR for selfies and calls

AI camera features are also on the rise:

• Scene detection

• Night mode optimization

• Real-time exposure and skin tone correction

Battery & Charging Upgrades

Battery life and charging are getting a boost:

• 5000 mAh battery (up from 4700 mAh in Phone 2)

• 50W fast wired charging

• 15–20W wireless charging

• Reverse wireless charging for earbuds or accessories

Nothing’s software enhancements also help extend real-world usage with adaptive battery modes and AI-driven optimisations.

Nothing Phone 3: AI Features & Nothing OS 4

The biggest leap in the Phone 3 might not be hardware—it’s AI integration.

Running on Nothing OS 4 (based on Android 16), the phone will debut several smart features:

• Circle to Search: Search anything instantly with a gesture

• Context-aware shortcuts: Apps adjust based on your habits, location, or time

• Voice assist upgrades: Faster, more natural responses

• Smart notification summaries: Auto-summarised messages and alerts

Nothing OS 4 is also expected to be even cleaner, faster, and free of unnecessary apps—keeping with the brand’s philosophy of “less is more.”

Pricing & Storage Options

The Nothing Phone 3 is positioned as a value flagship, offering top-tier performance and features at a mid-premium price point.

Expected pricing in Singapore (as of July 2025):

• SGD 810 for 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage

• SGD 940 for 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage

This places the Phone 3 well below Samsung’s S-series and Apple’s iPhones, making it a strong choice for budget-conscious tech enthusiasts.

Do You Know? Circles.Life users will be among the first to receive launch promos and preorder options once Singapore availability is confirmed.

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FAQ: Nothing Phone 3

When will the Nothing Phone 3 be released?

The Nothing Phone 3 is expected to launch globally, including Singapore, on July 1, 2025.

How much will the Phone 3 cost in Singapore?

It will start around SGD 810 for the 12GB + 256GB model and SGD 940 for the 16GB + 512GB version.

Will the glyph LEDs return on the Phone 3?

Yes, but they are expected to be more minimal—smaller and fewer in number—compared to the Phone 2.

Does the Phone 3 support wireless charging?

Yes, the device offers 15–20W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging for accessories like earbuds.

How is Nothing OS 4 different from previous versions?

Nothing OS 4 will include new AI features, smarter suggestions, smoother animations, and less bloatware compared to OS 3.x.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve been watching the smartphone market evolve but waiting for something truly different, the Nothing Phone 3 might just be it. It takes the best parts of the previous generation—clean software, bold design, fair pricing and adds the performance, battery life, and AI intelligence that modern users expect.

With a July 2025 launch, Singapore buyers will soon have access to one of the year’s most talked-about devices. And for those on Circles.Life, keep an eye out for exclusive preorder bundles, early bird discounts, and AI-enhanced app controls tailored for Phone 3 users.

Before you upgrade to a Samsung, OnePlus, or Google flagship—consider this: Nothing offers everything most users want, without charging flagship prices.