{"id":154249,"date":"2025-07-08T13:16:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T13:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/i-was-really-tired-of-the-usual-smartphones-until-the-first-high-end-nothing-phone-came-along\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T13:16:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T13:16:58","slug":"i-was-really-tired-of-the-usual-smartphones-until-the-first-high-end-nothing-phone-came-along","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/i-was-really-tired-of-the-usual-smartphones-until-the-first-high-end-nothing-phone-came-along\/","title":{"rendered":"I was really tired of the usual smartphones until the first high-end Nothing phone came along."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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“Make tech fun again”<\/em>. Beyond any similarity to slogans from certain public figures, Nothing’s message is not merely about marketing: it embodies the philosophy they have applied to each of their products<\/strong> since the inception of this startup. It began with the Nothing Phone (1), navigating the mid-range ocean, and now aims to sail into the most exclusive party with its Nothing Phone (3): the realm of high-end smartphones.<\/p>\n

Not yet daring to compete for the excess range of over 1,000 euros, Nothing presents a more solid offering than ever before. This is an opportunity for them to showcase where they stand technologically while adhering to a philosophy that doesn\u2019t target a mass audience. This phone is meant for those seeking something very specific.<\/p>\n

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Technical Specifications of the Nothing Phone (3)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Nothing Phone (3)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Dimensions & Weight<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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160.6 x 75.59 x 8.99 mm
218 grams<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Display<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Flexible AMOLED 6.67\u201d
FullHD+ resolution (2800 x 1260 pixels)
460 ppi
HDR10+
120 Hz refresh rate
1000 Hz touch sampling
PWM: 960Hz
Brightness: 800 nits
Peak brightness: 1600 nits
Maximum brightness: 4500 nits
Gorilla Glass 7i<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Processor<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
GPU Adreno 825<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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RAM<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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12\/16 GB LPDDR5x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Internal Storage<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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256\/512 GB UFS 4.0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rear Camera<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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50 MP wide, f\/1.68, OIS+EIS
50 MP periscope, f\/2.68, OIS+EIS, 3x optical zoom
50 MP ultra-wide, f\/2.2, EIS, 114\u00b0 FOV
4K UltraXDR@60FPS video<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Front Camera<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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50 MP, f\/2.2, EIS, 81.2\u00b0 FOV<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Battery<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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5150 mAh
65W fast charging
15W wireless charging
7.5W reverse wired charging
5W reverse wireless charging<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Operating System<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Android 15 with NothingOS 3.5
5 years of Android updates
7 years of security patches<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Connectivity<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Dual nanoSIM+eSIM
5G NSA\/SA
Bluetooth 6.0
NFC
GPS
WiFi 7
USB-C<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Other Features<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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IP68 certification
Gorilla Glass Victus back
In-screen fingerprint sensor
Essential Space
Glyph Interface
Stereo speakers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Price<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Starting from 799 euros<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Nothing Phone (3) \u2013 Smartphone with Triple 50MP Camera, Long Lasting Carbon Silicon Battery, 6.67″ AMOLED Display with 120Hz & Glyph Matrix, 12GB + 256GB – Black<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

* Some prices may have changed since the last revision<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Design, Display, and Sound<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n \"Nothing\n<\/div>\n

The Nothing Phone (3) features a design that only truly makes sense when held in person. I’ll be honest: when I first saw the leaked renders (which accurately reflected the final design), I didn\u2019t understand it. It appeared to break the harmony of the previous two models, and chaos as a central element didn\u2019t seem to work.<\/p>\n

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\n \"Nothing\n<\/div>\n

The perception changes entirely when you have the phone in hand<\/strong>. The cameras aren’t aligned, the Glyph Matrix (the circular LED display) seems to serve no purpose, and the LED flash is focused oddly. At first glance, nothing seems to make sense, but when you see it in person, it works.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s a very personal observation, but in an era of clone phones, the design of the Nothing Phone (3) is stunning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This phone is distinct, possessing significant personality<\/strong>, with build quality comparable to nearly any other high-end phone. The button layout, materials (Gorilla Glass Victus back, aluminum), and perceived quality are meticulously crafted, as Nothing has always prioritized the finish of its devices.<\/p>\n

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\n \"Nothing\n<\/div>\n

The panel meets the standards expected of a high-end model in 2025: AMOLED, higher than FHD+ resolution, HDR10+ compatibility, and peak brightness of 4,500 nits (HBM of 1,600 nits). It’s precisely what one would expect\u2014a very good panel, slightly below the best on the market.<\/p>\n

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Sound quality is less impressive. It has dual stereo speakers and produces loud sound, but both distortion and lack of bass<\/strong> are common drawbacks often found in lower-end mobiles. This phone, however, aims to stand in the premium category.<\/p>\n

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The Glyph Matrix<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n \"Glyph
\n Never expected to see a spinning bottle on the back of a phone.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n

One of the distinguishing features of the Nothing Phone (1) and (2) was its notification system via LEDs on the back. This has vanished in the third iteration in favor of the Glyph Matrix, a small screen made up of tiny LEDs<\/strong> on the back of the device. Based on my experience with the previous models, this is a clear improvement.<\/p>\n

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Why? Because it goes beyond the visual spectacle of its predecessors, providing practical utilities<\/strong>. Knowing the exact battery percentage, the time, which app has notifications, or activating the timer are quite useful when the phone lies face down. I don’t find it powerful enough to be a primary selling point, but having an energy-efficient option to understand what’s happening on the phone while it’s locked is a definite plus.<\/p>\n

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The Glyph Matrix is controlled by a small button located mid-right on the phone. Pressing it activates the selected Glyph mode, and holding it down gives you access to that function.<\/p>\n

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\n \"Glyph\n<\/div>\n

The various functions include:<\/p>\n