Nothing Phone 3 vs Nothing Phone 2: On July 1, 2025, Nothing has launched its new smartphone, the Nothing Phone (3), and the company is calling it its “first true flagship smartphone”. This means clearly – this time a lot of effort has been put in not just on the looks, but also from the inside. Compared to the previous generation Phone (2), the Phone (3) has been improved tremendously on every front – be it performance, camera, display or battery.

The processor even more powerful now

First of all, let’s talk about its power, that is, the processor. The Phone (3) is now getting Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, which is much more powerful than the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 of the old Phone (2). Not only has the CPU and GPU performance improved, but this phone has also become much faster and smarter in photo and video processing. This means that whether it is gaming, multitasking or high-res photo editing – everything will run very smooth and fast.

New avatar of Glyph Interface

Nothing’s identity has been its unique transparent design and LED lights at the back, which the company calls Glyph Interface. This glyph has been completely redesigned in Phone (3). Now it is being called “Glyph Matrix”, which has 489 different LED lights, which light up and dim individually. Apart from this, a new “Glyph Button” and “Essential Key” have also been added, which has made the user interface even more interactive. The design that seemed futuristic last time, this time the same feature has become even more advanced and useful.

Now the camera

This phone is no less than a treat for camera lovers. Phone (3) now has a triple 50MP camera setup. It has a 50MP main sensor which also has OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), due to which photos and videos come out absolutely stable. There is also a 50MP ultrawide camera, which lets you take beautiful pictures of large frames. But the biggest upgrade is its third camera – a 50MP periscope telephoto lens that gives 3x optical zoom. This feature was not available in the Phone (2) and now you can capture even distant objects in great quality. The front camera has also seen a big jump this time – now the selfie camera has been increased from 32MP to 50MP.

Battery and charging

The Phone (3) now has a 5,500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery with new technology (which is available in India, 5,150mAh battery has been given in other places). This battery not only lasts longer but now it also gets 65W fast charging to charge it. The feature of 15W wireless charging is also retained. In comparison, the Phone (2) had a 4,700mAh battery and 45W charging, so it is clear that the battery has also taken a big leap.

The display is now brighter

The screen of the Phone (3) is now crisper and brighter than before. It has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, which has a resolution of up to 1260 x 2800 pixels. The HBM brightness is 1600 nits and in HDR mode it goes up to 4500 nits, which makes it easily readable even in direct sunlight. The display of the Phone (2) was also great, but the Phone (3) has added to it.

The software promise is now longer

Nothing Phone (3) has now launched on Android 15 based Nothing OS 3.5. The best thing is that the company has now promised to provide major Android updates for 5 years and security updates for 7 years. This means that this phone will stay new and updated for a long time. Whereas the Phone (2) only had 3 years of Android and 4 years of security updates.

Now even more robust

The Phone (3) has now been given an IP68 rating, so that this phone will now be better protected from water and dust. The IP54 rating of the Phone (2) was limited to splash protection only. So now you can use it without worry – whether it is light rain or dusty wind.

There has been a big change in the price too

Now it comes to the price. The Phone (3) starts at ₹ 79,999 in India, while its price in the global market has been kept at $ 799. The Phone (2) was launched at ₹ 44,999, so it is clear that Nothing has decided to take its product to the true flagship market this time.

Is it really wise to buy the Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) is no longer just a stylish phone, but a true flagship in terms of performance, camera, display and software. While the Phone (2) was a great option for mid-range users, the Phone (3) is for those who want a future-ready premium smartphone with top-notch features.

So if you want a phone that not only looks different, but also packs a punch – and you care more about value than price – the Nothing Phone (3) could be the perfect choice for you.