Nothing unveils premium Phone (3), Headphone (1) series

Emerging consumer electronics brand Nothing Inc. launched the Phone (3) along with an all-new Headphone (1) in London.

The Phone (3) is the company's first true premium handset and its most expensive device to date.

Though Phone (3) retains most of the design elements of the predecessor, such as the see-through back panel, it looks fresh and unique. Additionally, the device features a Glyph Matrix, which replaces the traditional LED-based Glyph UI.

In the top right corner, the company has incorporated a micro-LED display that offers a smarter, more expressive way to notify the user, allowing them to view only what matters, when it matters, without needing to look up for more and scroll less.

The Phone (3) also supports Glyph Toys, a playful extension of Glyph Matrix, which brings quick tools and micro-games to the back of the phone. These include a Glyph Mirror, Digital Clock, Stopwatch, Battery Indicator, and Solar Clock, plus games like Spin the Bottle, all accessible and controlled through a dedicated button on the rear. Users can assign custom icons to contacts, showing pixelated avatars when messages arrive. Two ideas—Magic 8 Ball and Leveler—were co-created with the Nothing Community.

It also boasts of Flip to Record feature. The user has to simply turn the phone face down to start transcribing and summarising in-person conversations via Essential Space, no screen needed.

Nothing Phone (3) Series.

The company plans to bring a new caller ID feature that will roll out soon, allowing users to long-press the Glyph Button to show the contact name or number during calls.

The Phone (3) sports a 6.67-inch 1.5K (2800 x 1260p) AMOLED display with variable 30-120Hz refresh rate, offering up to 4500 nits peak brightness. It is protected by Corning's Gorilla Glass 7i shield and IP68 water-and-dust rating.

The device features an in-display fingerprint scanner, a Type-C port, and a single physical SIM slot (with an e-SIM option).

Under the hood, it houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 octa-core with Adreno 825 GPU, Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.5, 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X RAM with 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0 storage and a 5,500mAh battery with support for 65W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, and 5W reverse wireless charging.

The Nothing Phone (3) also boasts triple camera module—main 50MP (with f/1.68 aperture, 1/1.3-inch OV50H sensor, OIS: Optical Image Stabilisation) + 50MP 114-degree ultra-wide camera (with 1/2.76-inch JN1 sensor, f/2.2) and a 50MP (with 1/2.75-inch JN5 sensor, 3x periscope telephoto, f/2.68 aperture, 60X Digital Zoom, Autofocus, 10cm macro, OIS) with LED flash on the back.

On the front, it houses a 50MP (1/2.76-inch sensor, f/2.2) camera. Both the primary and front sensor can record 4K videos up to 60 fps (frames per second).

Nothing Phone (3) comes in two colours—white and black. It is available in two configurations—12GB RAM + 256GB storage and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage—for Rs 79,999 and Rs 89,999.

For a limited time, they can be bought for as low as Rs 62,999 and Rs 72,999, respectively. This offer can be availed through EMI plans on select partner banks.

It is available on Flipkart, Vijay Sales, Croma, and select authorised retail stores across India and will go on sale later this month on July 15.

Those who pre-book the Nothing Phone (3) are entitled to get the free Nothing Ear worth Rs 14,999.

Nothing Headphone (1).

The new Headphones (1) too come with a see-through design and features tactile controls built into the physical design. It has a Roller, Paddle, and Button, which promises a more precise and reliable way to adjust volume, navigate media, and switch ANC modes.

The Button is customisable and can be programmed to summon a digital assistant or the Essential Space feature on the Nothing Phone.

Nothing has collaborated with the KEF to custom-design a 40mm dynamic driver to deliver rich, natural audio with deep bass, detailed mids, and crisp treble across all modes, including ANC, Transparency, and Spatial Audio.

It also boasts dual feedforward and feedback microphones and assists in real-time ANC control. The Headphones (1) can dynamically adapt to changing environments, while Transparency Mode keeps users aware of their surroundings.

Nothing Headphone (1).

It has a 4-mic ENC (Electronic Noise Cancellation) system and is powered by an Artificial Intelligence-driven algorithm. The latter is trained on more than 28 million noise scenarios to ensure clear voice capture for calls in even the busiest environments.

With a full charge, it can deliver up to 35 hours of listening time, and a quick 5-minute charge can provide 2.4 hours of playback, all with ANC on.

It supports Hi-Res Audio, LDAC, USB-C lossless playback, and a 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth 5.3, dual device connection, and Fast Pair feature to deliver high-quality audio to the ears.

Like the Phone (3), the Headphone (1) comes in two colours—black and white. It costs Rs 21,999 and for a limited time, and it can be purchased for Rs 19,999 on Flipkart from July 15 onwards.

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