Unboxing 📦
Since this is a review unit, it comes in a reviewer’s box that includes CMF products as well. Inside, you get the Phone (3), a transparent Type-C cable, a transparent case, the transparent SIM ejector tool, and the CMF 100W GaN charger.
Design & Build 🧊
The design is truly different, and it might not be for everyone. I felt the same way at first, until I actually held the device. In person, it feels strikingly unique and surprisingly refined.
The build quality is solid too, with a premium in-hand feel and full IP68 dust and water resistance.
Display 📱
Gets bright enough outdoors with 1600 nits HBM and 4500 nits peak brightness, so there are no visibility issues even under direct sunlight.
Colors are punchy yet well-tuned, never overly saturated.
The display is flat with symmetrical bezels all around, impressively slim at just 1.87 mm.
Resolution stands at 1.5K+ (1260 × 2800) with a pixel density of 460 ppi, offering sharp and crisp visuals.
Glyph Matrix 🔆
Honestly, it hasn’t lived up to the hype. The back display has so much potential, but right now it just feels unfinished. I really miss the old glyph lights, those patterns were what made Nothing phones instantly stand out.
Camera 📷
Triple 50 MP setup at the back—wide, ultra-wide, and periscope telephoto—and 50 MP selfie camera up front. The 3x optical zoom is actually useful, and you can push it all the way to 60x digitally if you really want to see things far away (I mostly don’t 😅).
Overall, it’s solid for everyday shots, but I’m still more of a point & shoot person, so don’t expect anything fancy from me.
Performance 🚀
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 handles daily stuff really well. App switching, scrolling socials, casual gaming all smooth. No heating, no random slowdowns.
Paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, everything just feels quick and snappy.
LUTs & Presets 🎞️
Nothing introduced support for creating and sharing LUTs and custom presets and honestly, it’s one of the most forward-thinking additions I’ve seen from any OEM lately.
There’s no boundary here, you can fully stretch your creativity, whether you’re tweaking the vibe of your shots or going for a signature look.
What’s even better is how easy they’ve made it to share your creations. Just scan a QR code to import a preset, or load a .cube file for LUTs. Seamless.
Props to Nothing for doing something truly different — again.
UI & Aesthetics 🧩
Nothing OS continues to feel minimal, clean, and super fluid. And it feels intentional.
Animations are smooth and thoughtfully done, never over the top, just enough to make everything feel cohesive.
The typography (sans serif, dot matrix, inter) gives it a distinct vibe, and the custom widgets and sounds add to the brand identity.
No bloat, no fuss. Just lightweight, snappy Android the way it should be.
DISCLOSURE:
The Nothing Phone (3) I’m reviewing here was sent to me by Nothing India, as part of the Community Review Program.
That said, the brand has had no input, no pre-approval, and no compensation has been offered in exchange for this post.
Everything you’re reading is straight from my own experience, and the folks at Nothing will be seeing it for the first time alongside you.
