Nothing Unleashes “True Flagship” Phone (3) with Innovative Glyph Matrix, Starting at $799
Nothing has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Nothing Phone (3), marking the company’s return to the high-end smartphone market since 2023. Dubbed a “true flagship” by the company, the Phone (3) introduces the innovative ‘Glyph Matrix’ display and a top-tier spec sheet, commanding a starting price of USD799 (approximately RM3,365).
Flagship Performance and Display
The Nothing Phone (3) is powered by the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, coupled with options for 12GB or 16GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of storage. Its visual prowess comes from a stunning 6.67-inch AMOLED display, which Nothing refers to as “1.5K resolution” (2800×1260). This vibrant panel boasts a 120Hz refresh rate and an impressive peak brightness of 4,500 nits, protected by Gorilla Glass 7i on the front and Victus on the back.
Enhanced Battery and Charging
A significant upgrade lies in the battery department, featuring a 5,150 mAh unit (5,500 mAh in India) utilising silicon-carbide technology. The Nothing Phone (3) supports 65W wired fast charging via USB-C and 15W wireless charging.
Nothing OS 3.5: AI 15 with Nothing OS 3.5, the device promises a robust software experience with an industry-leading 5 years of major Android updates and 7 years of security updates. Nothing OS 3.5 enhances the existing Essential Space with a new “Flip to Record” feature for AI summaries of real-life recordings. Other notable software improvements include a new Smart Search feature, intelligently opening apps, Google, or AI search based on user input.
Introducing the “Glyph Matrix”
The standout innovation is the “Glyph Matrix.” This dot matrix display replaces the traditional Glyph lights on previous Nothing phones, offering a dynamic way to show information like the time. It also introduces “Toys,” mini-applications such as a spin the bottle game, with Nothing encouraging developers to create their own. Community-made “Toys” like Magic 8 Ball and Leveler are already available, and a Caller ID feature for the Matrix is slated for a “soon” release. Interaction with the Glyph Matrix is facilitated by a touch-sensitive area on the back that doubles as a button.
Advanced Camera System
Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the NOthing Phone (3)’s comprehensive camera system, featuring four 50MP sensors in total. This includes a main rear camera, a 3x telephoto lens that can also serve for macro photography, and an ultrawide lens. The front-facing camera also boasts a 50MP sensor, with all four cameras capable of shooting 4K video at 60fps.
Pricing and Availability
The Nothing Phone (3) will be available in elegant white and black colour options. The 12GB RAM/256GB storage model is priced at USD799 (approximately RM3,365), while the 16GB RAM/512GB storage variant will retail for USD899 (approximately RM3,787). Malaysian consumers can anticipate local pricing details to be revealed during the official launch in the country this month.
