Nothing Phone (3): In summary
- The challenger brand’s upcoming third-generation smartphone and “first true flagship smartphone”
- Confirmed to launch sometime in July 2025
- Price confirmed already at around £800 (approximately $1,000)
Nothing has quickly proven itself as a tech company worthy of taking seriously, offering high-quality devices such as phones and wireless earbuds at affordable prices with stand-out design. Now all eyes are on the Phone (3), so here’s what we know so far.
The company, led by Carl Pei (formerly of OnePlus), has been one to watch from day one and now has its sights firmly on the big leagues.
It’s been a longer wait for the Phone (3) than is typical for the smartphone market, but that’s not a bad thing in our eyes. Spending longer to get a product right is to be applauded and Nothing looks set to take on the Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 9 this year.
The Phone (3) is shaping up nicely, so here’s what you need to know about its release date, price, specs and more based on official news, rumours and our expert analysis.
When will the Nothing Phone (3) be released?
In summary
- The Phone (3) is confirmed to be coming in July 2025
- Firm says “It’s a magic number”, perhaps hinting it will arrive on 3 July
- Confirmed to get a US launch outside of the Beta Program
For a while, we only knew that the Phone (3) would launch in Q3 or “this summer”, but we now have the release date narrowed down to July 2025.
Most phones follow a predictable annual release cycle, so with the Phone (1) and Phone (2) arriving in July 2022 and 2023, respectively, it’s not too surprising.
There’s also good news for US fans as Carl Pei has confirmed by replying “100%!” with a US flag emoji to a question on X that the Phone (3) will get a US launch outside of its Beta Program.
The Phone (3) arrives a little while after the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro, which is the reverse of how Google released its mid-range Pixel 9a.
In a Device Showcase as part of The Android Show: I/O Edition, Carl Pei revealed some details about the Phone (3) while showing it blurred out.
“Phone (3) is coming this summer, and we’re going all in”, Pei said in the Device Showcase, where he also confirmed the price (more on that in the next section).
We already have the Phone (3a) (below) and Phone (3a) Pro, so perhaps the Phone (3) got delayed a little bit.
Sources: Carl Pei | Carl Pei (2) | Carl Pei (3)
Luke Baker
How much will the Nothing Phone (3) cost?
In summary
- A big price rise is confirmed
- Phone (3) will cost around £800 ($1,000 converted)
So far, Nothing’s main-line phones have seen price increases and that’s not going to change for the Phone (3).
The prices of previous models during their initial launches were as follows:
- Nothing Phone (1): £399/€469
- Nothing Phone (2): £579/$599/€649
Now, in the Android Show Device Showcase mentioned in the section above, Carl Pei has confirmed the Phone (3) price will be around £800 which converts to approximately $1,000.
“And since you’re here, a little early clue on the price, it’ll land somewhere around £800”, said Pei.
This means we’re looking at a price rise of £230. Substantially more than the previous hike of £180, which was also way above average.
It’s not just a case of minor upgrades but a big increase in price, as Pei says it’ll have “premium materials, major performance upgrades, and software that really levels things up”.
However, this means instead of standing out in the mid-range, Nothing is properly shifting to take on the likes of Samsung, Google and others in the premium market.
Mattias Inghe
What specs and features will the Nothing Phone (3) have?
In summary
- Moving to full-on flagship design and specs
- Phone (3) will use “premium materials”
- Nothing promises “major performance upgrades” and “software that really levels things up”
- Leak reveals camera, battery and OS information
Now that the Phone (3) launch is a couple of months away, more details are being confirmed by Nothing and being leaked as well.
Here’s what we know and expect to see from the Phone (3) – supposedly codenamed “Metroid” and with the model number ‘A024’ – and we’re sure more leaks are on the way between now and the official launch in July.
Design & Build
Previously, the Nothing Phone compromised on build quality in order to meet its price point. With the third generation, we hope to see improvements in protection and durability.
The adoption of newer glass technology – possibly the robust Gorilla Glass Victus – could further enhance the device’s overall build quality.
Henry Burrell / Foundry
Fortunately, the firm has promised “premium materials,” though it hasn’t provided any details on what that means just yet. Titanium could be possible as it’s a popular material for rivals like Samsung.
A notable improvement could also be made in the device’s water and dust resistance.
The IP54 rating of the Phone (2) falls short of the more common IP68 rating, found on most flagship smartphones. Elevating to at least IP68 would bring the Phone (3) in line with industry standards.
