Nothing Phone (3) — Full specifications & features (Verified)
The **Nothing Phone (3)** is the brand's 2025 flagship, featuring a fully realized transparent design, a powerful new chipset, and an upgraded triple 50MP camera system. The **Nothing Phone (3)** continues to redefine the Android experience and was launched in July 2025.
Below you'll find a clear breakdown of the verified specifications of the **Nothing Phone (3)** — each major section includes short notes followed by detailed tables.
General
The Phone (3) uses a premium aluminum frame with distinct glass protection layers: Gorilla Glass 7i on the front and Gorilla Glass Victus on the back. It features the new **Glyph Matrix** LED interface and has a proper flagship **IP68** rating for dust and water resistance.
It was released in July 2025 and runs on Nothing OS 3.5. It features a triple-SIM slot (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM).
| Brand | Nothing |
|---|---|
| Model | Phone (3) |
| Launch Date | Released: July 15, 2025 |
| Build / Protection | Glass front (GG 7i), Glass back (GG Victus), Aluminum frame; **IP68** dust/water resistant |
| Dimensions & Weight | 160.6 x 75.6 x 9.0 mm, 218 g |
| Colors | White, Black/Grey (Transparent) |
| Special Features | Glyph Matrix Interface, AI features, New Glyph Button |
Display
The Phone (3) features a slightly smaller **6.67-inch** flexible OLED panel, known for its high color accuracy and 120Hz refresh rate. It uses high-frequency 960Hz PWM dimming for eye comfort.
The display has a crisp 1.5K resolution (**1260 x 2800 pixels**) and can achieve a staggering peak brightness of **4500 nits**, making it one of the brightest screens on the market in 2025.
| Size & Type | 6.67-inch OLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 960Hz PWM |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels, (~460 PPI) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Protection & Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, 4500 nits Peak Brightness |
Hardware & performance
The Phone (3) is powered by the high-performance **Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4** chipset (4nm), which delivers flagship-level CPU and GPU performance, placing it just below the main 8 Gen 4 series but still excelling in efficiency.
The device comes with up to **16GB** of LPDDR5X RAM and up to **512GB** of the latest UFS 4.0 storage. This combination ensures very fast app launching and seamless multitasking.
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm) |
|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 & others) |
| RAM / Storage | 12GB/16GB RAM (LPDDR5X) • 256GB/512GB (UFS 4.0) (No card slot) |
| GPU | Adreno 825 |
Camera
The camera system is a major upgrade, featuring a versatile **Triple 50MP setup** on the rear: a 50MP main sensor (with OIS), a 50MP Ultrawide, and a 50MP **Periscope Telephoto** lens (with 3x optical zoom and OIS).
The selfie camera is also upgraded to a high-resolution **50MP** sensor. The rear camera supports up to 4K@60fps video, and the front camera can record 4K@60fps as well.
| Rear cameras | 50 MP wide (OIS, PDAF) + 50 MP ultrawide + 50 MP periscope telephoto (3x optical zoom, OIS) |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 50 MP (f/2.2, wide) |
| Video & features | Rear: 4K@30/60fps, 8K@24fps (via update); Front: 4K@60fps |
Battery & charging
The battery capacity varies by region: **5500 mAh** in India/Asia and **5150 mAh** in US/Global markets. This provides excellent all-day endurance, especially with the 4nm chipset.
Charging is boosted to **65W wired fast charging** (PD3.0/QC4), which fills the battery very quickly. It also supports **15W wireless charging** and 5W reverse wireless charging.
| Battery capacity | 5150 mAh (Global) / 5500 mAh (India) |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 65W fast charging (PD3.0, PPS, QC4) |
| Wireless Charging | 15W wireless, 7.5W/5W reverse charging |
Software & connectivity
The phone was launched with **Nothing OS 3.5** based on Android 15, with a promise of up to 5 years of major OS upgrades. The OS remains clean and optimized, now integrating new AI features and the interactive Glyph Matrix display.
Connectivity is comprehensive, featuring **Wi-Fi 7**, Bluetooth 6.0, 5G, and NFC. Security is handled by a fast, under-display optical fingerprint sensor and the phone has high-quality stereo speakers.
| Operating system | Android 15, Nothing OS 3.5 (Up to 5 major Android upgrades) |
|---|---|
| Networks & Wireless | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC |
| Security & Features | Under-display Optical Fingerprint, Stereo Speakers, Glyph Matrix |
Pros & cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Flagship-grade Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 performance and efficiency | No charger included in the box (standard Nothing practice) |
| Excellent **Triple 50MP camera** system with 3x OIS Telephoto | Smaller 6.67-inch display compared to some rivals |
| Official **IP68** dust/water resistance rating | Battery capacity difference between Global (5150mAh) and Indian (5500mAh) variants |
| High-speed 65W wired and 15W wireless charging | No microSD card slot |
In summary, the Nothing Phone (3) is a strong contender in the flagship space, offering a unique design, pure software experience, and highly competitive hardware powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and an impressive new triple-camera system.
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