Nothing to host drop pop-up store in Bengaluru this weekend

Prospective buyers will get a chance to test the Phone (3) and headphones hands-on before making the informed decision to buy the new devices.

London-based consumer electronics company Nothing Inc. as part of global drop pop-up store initiative, is going to host an exclusive Phone (3) sale in Bengaluru this weekend.

Nothing’s pop-up store will be set up at UB City, Bengaluru at 7:00 pm IST. The hundred first customers of Phone(3) will get Headphone (1) worth Rs 21,999 for free.

Also, prospective buyers will get chance to test the Phone (3) and headphones hands-on before making the informed decision to buy the new devices.

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.

It is a micro-LED display. It offers smarter, more expressive way to notify the user >This way, user need not have to see the screen to view messages or any notifications and based on 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.

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, triple-camera module- 50MP main camera with 50 ultra-wide sensor and 50MP 3X Periscope sensor with LED flash on the back, 50MP front camera and a 5,500mAh battery with support for 65W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, and 5W reverse wireless charging.

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.

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.

Nothing Headphone (1).

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. 

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. The Headphone (1) comes in two colours—black and white.

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