Nothing Phone 3: Nothing’s upcoming flagship, the Phone (3), is now making waves online following its first render emerged through a leak. The render, posted by trusted tipster Max Jambor, shows a dramatic new design change for the most anticipated smartphone of the company, which is set to arrive later this month. With Nothing remaining tight-lipped officially, this render gives us our best glimpse so far of what to anticipate.
Glyph Interface Is Gone
One of the most surprising omissions is the lack of the Glyph interface. This was a hallmark aspect in Nothing’s earlier phones, characterized by its LED-based notification system. In its place, the Phone (3) is said to have a dot matrix screen on the back. Although the leaked photo doesn’t reveal this screen lit up, the loss of Glyph lights will polarize fans. The shift suggests that Nothing may be trending towards a more functional or minimalist direction instead of aesthetic lighting tricks.
A Daring and Controversial Camera Design
The camera design is also seeing a major change. The Phone (3) has three cameras, but the styling and layout are completely new. The sensors sit atop a rear panel that still has the transparent elements. Nothing is known for. But the aesthetic now goes for industrial over the sci-fi look of previous phones. This change in visual identity may not be to everyone’s taste, but it certainly is attention-grabbing.
Industrial Look and Top-Shelf Build
From a design perspective, the Phone (3) seems to carry on Nothing’s affection for clean backs and visible screws but with more angular, squared-off edges and black-trimmed buttons on the white version. It has a more rugged, mechanical vibe. Nothing is attempting to develop its design language, and whether it succeeds will probably hinge on the likes of users once the phone goes on sale.
Flagship Specs Anticipated
Although official specifications remain under wraps, word has it that the Nothing Phone (3) shall be driven by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. It is speculated to possess a 6.77-inch LTPO AMOLED screen and boast a 50MP primary sensor. It also might launch with Android 16 pre-installed, becoming the first model from the company to do so. Should these specifications ring true, Nothing is set to attack the high-end segment right on.
Launch Date and What’s Next
Nothing Phone (3) is likely to be launched officially on July 1 at a launch event. At the same time, the company will also be launching its first over-the-ear headphones, diversifying its product portfolio. With such a huge design change and improved internals, Phone (3) might be the most significant launch by Nothing so far.