💬 My Honest Thoughts on Phone (3)

MuhammedJoghatayi

Maybe!

I’m really happy with my Nothing Phone 2 right now, I actually chose it for its minimalistic UI and awesome features with that price, it’s almost everything I need for a reasonable price, but I’m not a Nothing fanboy😂😂😂😂. If I had 799$

Option 1: Wait for another what a year for Phone 4 that we know nothing about and may even get worst!

Option 2: Buy a Google Pixel 9 with Gemini Nano, and 5-6 months of free Google 1 subscription + 25-50% discount for the rest, Beautiful minimalistic UI, backed up by Giant Tech like Google…

Well? That’s a no-brainer!

Nothing’s Ace card was its reasonable prices with the best features possible, which apparently has ignored this time!

ChillPanda

MuhammedJoghatayi I would say as a Google Pixel 9 Pro XL user, I like the phone and no doubt the specs are wonderful, but being a tech giant like Google isn’t always great. They harvest your data and sell it like it’s nothing. The alternative would be just installing another OS like Graphene OS, but it isn’t worth the hassel in my opinion. Google is steering into rough waters recently making us question what they actually do to gain money.

I do agree with you though on the flop of Phone 3, it wasn’t what we expected from a company that swears to do right by the community and give the users what they want. Looking forward to how Nothing responds if at all.

ChillPanda

dineshnavee💫 Hey Dineshnavee, I appreciate your time to make such a detailed well thought out comment on the Phone 3, in which I agree with it all. I don’t think this phone is flagship compared to others around for similar or even less price. As a person that was looking forward for the launch of Phone 3 in order to switch, I was disappointed I thought a company like Nothing would do better by the people and listen to us.

My top concern right now is how Nothing will respond to there community, or even possibly ignore us.

This makes you wonder if they will leave this phone as is and take another 2-3 years to release another mediocre phone.

Thank you! - ChillPanda 🙃

dineshnavee💫

ChillPanda

Hey ChillPanda! 🐼
Totally feel you — this was supposed to be “The One” to finally make us switch, but instead it turned out to be… well, not-so-flagshipy for that price tag.
the real plot twist is how Nothing will respond to this community wave. Will they listen and evolve? Or will they ghost us😂
But hey, Nothing has surprised us before — maybe Phone (4) will come in swinging with that true flagship energy we all want.
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts, panda buddy!

Pau

dineshnavee💫 i’m TOTALLY agree with that, the people is hating de design for no reason, this is a totally subjetive thing, bc the design itself is symmetrical and unique, i think criticizing this makes more sense, since it determines whether many people buy the phone or not.

Lukas_F

emenemy If you hate what Nothing does so much, why are you even here? I’ve seen you in other posts as well being super hateful for no reason, if you don’t like the phone, keep it to yourself and stop ruining it for everybody else man.

KamiKaze

Lukas_F White knighting a company when they don’t pay you is genuinely funny to me.

dineshnavee💫

Lukas_F

Hey! It’s not that we hate Nothing — actually, it’s the opposite! We love the brand, and that’s exactly why we’re here in the community, sharing our thoughts.

When you said “keep it to yourself,” I get where you’re coming from. But if I don’t like something about the phone, I also have every right to share my opinion publicly. After all, it’s a product made for people, and open feedback (good or bad) is what helps any brand improve.

It’s not about ruining anyone’s experience or forcing opinions — it’s simply about sharing different perspectives. That’s what makes a community healthy and interesting! 🤝✨

dineshnavee💫

_aQ_t3IznHqhNP

Interesting point! I get what you mean — stability and long-term reliability definitely matter more than just raw specs.

But personally, I think there’s still a balance needed. At this price, people naturally expect both reliable performance and a top-tier chipset — especially when other brands are offering that combo for less.

It’s not just about chasing the “coolest” chip, but about giving users that feeling of real value for what they pay.

CockneyCharlie

Whilst I am not a fans of the Phone 3’s aesthetics, I will reserve final judgement on the device until hands-on reviews containing proper, real world usage are released. Right now, everything is hyperbole.

This said, I have no interest in buying the Phone 3 nor would I even if it came with the latest and greatest Snapdragon Tensor A25 SuperBionic 9700+ processor. I’m quite content with my Phone 2a and its middle-of-the-road specifications. Most people couldn’t care less if their smartphone is a “flagship”.

Lukas_F

dineshnavee💫 I see what you mean and I have no problem with the way you yourself have shared your opinion since you were able to nicely sum up what you think are the negatives, but also the positives and your criticism was constructive since you also proposed your own idea of how the phone should be priced etc.

However, the person I was replying to, emenemy, was going from post to post hating and not trying to provide any constructive feedback, only laughing at and mocking the new device. I think it’s okay to voice your opinion, but when you see it in almost every post from the same person and that person never provides any constructive feedback, it gets a little annoying.

shafi_22

Anonymous996 “I’ll buy an iphone” . Really bro? IOs is so different from Android, that’s like saying you were in the market for a dog, but you’ll settle for a scorpion😅

Anonymous996

shafi_22 instead of judging me let me tell you I have been using both ios and Android for over 12 years and I feel ios provides better updates with less bugs compared to nothing. You can’t decide what I can buy and what I will buy for that price gap and I never excluded Samsung rather than being a fan boy try to be a sensible person

PockeTime

Obviously some of the stuff here is completely inarguable. I don’t agree with the chipset criticisms though. The majority of phone buyers don’t even know what a chipset is and even less people (betting including a lot of people using it as a point of criticism) will never utilise the full power of it never mind one of higher spec.

That said, the differences between smart phones is so minimal these days that the chipset is barely going to make a difference. Yes, it technically isn’t as good. If you didn’t know that, would you notice though? Be honest with yourself. If not, why care about it?

That said. I also don’t like the staying away from the glyphs to the dot matrix. I’m still getting the phone. I was waiting for it to come out to upgrade anyway. But I would have been happier with the glyphs.

Between the Phone 3 the Headphones (1) I feel Nothing is straying down a path of being a tech fashion company more than a techy tech company. A unique look is cool, but ultimately, the product and it’s function is most important, always. This generation it seems they have lost sight of this.

dineshnavee💫

PockeTime

Yeah, its true most regular users might not even notice the difference in day-to-day tasks but still think when a brand markets a phone as a “true flagship,” people naturally expect top-tier specs across the board, even if they won’t fully use it. It’s part of that value perception. And for some, it’s not just about daily use but also future-proofing and resale value.

Also nothing leaning toward being more of a “tech fashion” brand. The unique design is amazing and refreshing, but at the end of the day, function should always come first.

Triangle_Tech

dineshnavee💫 is being a flagship about specs or is it about the experience? for this we will have to see real world usage, Nothing usually cook with software to make it outperform the hardware

dineshnavee💫

Triangle_Tech

I totally get your point! But personally, I’d say a true flagship should have both — strong specs and a great experience.

And just look at the price tag: $799 (₹80K). At that price, I think it’s fair to expect all flagship-level features, no compromises. Simple as that!

asalynskii

Smii, man, you really compare wired headphones with wireless ANC headphones with in-headphones sound customization and an app? DT770 pro is an excellent product in its category, but they are playing in different ones with Headphones (1). You are looking for a comparison with other reference wireless ANC headphones - Bose Ultra/QuietComfort or WH1000. And its price doesn’t look off.

Nothing Phone (3) is a different case. We have other competitors to compare to. In my opinion, the closest one in terms of UX/Value is the OnePlus 13R (not the OnePlus 13!) since both phones fall into sub-flagships. They are on par if you look at the chip used, camera setup, OS, and so on. A little difference in traits:

LTPO display and wired charge speed for OP 13R
Charging and front camera for NP (3)
Chips are SD 8 Gen 3 vs SD 8s Gen 4 - but generally speaking, this is more a renaming than an actually new chip. The core composition and tech-process are the same, just minor difference in clocks (higher with 8 Gen 3 in OP 13R)

But for God’s sake, OP 13R you can buy for €510 in Germany. The release was half a year ago and had a price tag of €749. And according to the discounts, it completely failed.

So, who was the Product Manager of Nothing Phone (3) that justified the price and market positioning? Because both are completely off.

dineshnavee💫

asalynskii

Hey @asalynskii — absolutely spot on! 👏🔥 I couldn’t agree more.

@Smii , I get where you’re coming from about design and premium feel. But here’s the thing: when a brand markets something as a “true flagship”, it’s not just about aesthetic vibes — it’s about delivering on all fronts: chipset, display, battery, charging, cameras, software, and price point.

As @asalynskii pointed out so well, brands like OnePlus and even Poco have shown us what’s possible at lower price points. When they can offer near-flagship specs (like Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, big batteries, crazy fast charging, unique designs) for around ₹30K–₹50K, it really makes you question how Nothing justifies ₹80K with compromises on core flagship specs.

Of course, most people might not “notice” chipset differences in daily use, but if you’re promising 5 years of software updates, you better have the hardware to keep up smoothly for that long. Otherwise, what’s the point of future-proofing? 🤷‍♂️

We’re not saying Poco or others have the same premium software experience as Nothing. But at the end of the day, people weigh value for money. If you’re asking a premium price, the phone should feel premium everywhere — not just in the hand but also in the phone spec.

As @asalynskii said perfectly:

Nothing is asking too much for a phone that doesn’t deliver enough to justify the price.

And that’s the core of it — no hate, just facts. ✌️💬

ZihaoZhang

_aQ_t3IznHqhNP I can pay more to remove the ads, but the price should be reasonable, not the price of a phone.

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