Highlights
- Nothing Phone (3) launched in India at ₹79,999 starting price
- Available via Flipkart, Vijay Sales, Croma, and more
- Offered with bank discounts, exchange offers, and extended warranty
Premium Pricing With a Bold Design Shift
Nothing Phone (3), the company’s most ambitious device yet, is now officially on sale in India. As a flagship-grade model, it introduces a new Dot Matrix rear interface in place of the classic Glyph lights. The pricing starts at ₹79,999, placing it directly in competition with other high-end phones like the iPhone 16 and Samsung Galaxy S25.
Despite some criticism regarding its chipset, the Phone (3) is drawing attention for its futuristic design and clean user interface.
Availability and Launch-Day Fffers
Starting today at 12 PM, Nothing Phone (3) is available on:
- Flipkart and Flipkart Minutes
- Vijay Sales
- Croma
- Other major offline retailers
Variants and Pricing:
- 12GB + 256GB – ₹79,999
- 16GB + 512GB – ₹89,999
Offers:
- ₹5,000 instant discount on select credit cards
- Exchange bonuses available
- Early buyers get a 1-year extended warranty free
Effective pricing after discounts can go as low as ₹62,000 for the base model.
What makes Nothing Phone (3) stand out?
Transparent back with Glyph Matrix
The standout design includes a transparent rear panel and an all-new Glyph Matrix display, which uses customizable LED light clusters to indicate notifications like messages, calls, and alerts. These are now visualized as “Glyph Toys”, a natural evolution from previous models’ Glyph interface.
Performance and chipset
The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, offering:
- 36% faster CPU performance
- 88% better GPU speed
- 60% improved AI processing
compared to the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 used in Phone (2).
Still, this chipset is considered mid-range, and is also seen in phones priced under ₹35,000 like the POCO F7 and iQOO Neo 10.
Camera setup: Triple 50MP sensors
Nothing has significantly improved its camera offering:
- 50MP primary camera with OIS
- 50MP periscope lens with 3x optical, 6x lossless, and 60x AI zoom
- 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera
- 50MP front selfie camera (up from 32MP in Phone 2)
Battery and charging
Phone (3) includes a 5,500mAh battery with:
- 65W fast wired charging
- 15W wireless charging
- Reverse wireless charging support
Nothing claims up to two days of usage on a single charge.
Display and software
The front gets a 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED screen with:
- 120Hz refresh rate
- 4500 nits peak brightness
- HDR10+ certification
Software:
- Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.5
- Promised 5 years of OS updates
- 7 years of security patches
- Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 update expected in Q3 2025
Should you buy it?
Nothing has always stood out for its bold design and clean Android experience. With Phone (3), it aims to cater to users who prioritize aesthetics and software fluidity over raw hardware power.
However, in a price-sensitive market like India, its ₹79,999 price point might be challenging. It’s best suited for users who want a unique flagship experience and are willing to trade performance for standout design and UI experience.
