Hey everyone,
First of all, thank you for selecting me to be part of the community review program! 🙌
It’s been amazing to experience the Nothing Phone (3) hands-on and share my genuine thoughts with all of you.
This review is based on real usage — not just specs or numbers, but how the phone feels in daily life.
◾ Design & Build Quality
Let’s start with the obvious — the design.
Nothing has once again delivered something fresh and futuristic. The transparent back, clean lines, and now the Glyph Matrix lighting look stunning in person.
It’s not just a gimmick — I actually use the Glyphs for calls, notifications, and timers. It’s both functional and fun.
Build quality feels premium glass on both sides, aluminum frame, and solid in-hand feel. Buttons are clicky and well-placed.
It’s slightly slippery, but honestly, I often use it without a case just to admire the design.
◾ Display
The 6.7-inch AMOLED display is smooth, sharp, and bright.
Colors are vivid yet natural, and the 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling buttery smooth.
It’s a joy to use indoors and outdoors.
Only wish an LTPO panel for adaptive refresh rate could’ve made it even more efficient, but performance-wise, it’s excellent.
◾ Performance & Software
Powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, the Phone (3) flies through everything multitasking, editing, gaming, all smooth.
No lag, no slowdown, and thermals are well managed in day-to-day use.
The real star is Nothing OS 3.0 — minimal, clean, and refreshingly different.
Animations are fluid, icons are uniform, and there’s zero bloatware.
It genuinely feels like a polished version of Android that focuses on user experience.
I love that Nothing is promising 5 years of Android updates and 7 years of security patches — that’s serious long-term support.
◾ Camera
Camera setup:
50MP Main (OIS)
50MP Ultra-wide
32MP Telephoto (3x)
Daylight photos are fantastic — balanced colors, sharp detail, and great HDR.
Portraits come out clean, and the telephoto lens adds real versatility.
At night, performance dips a bit the ultra-wide softens and sometimes over-processes images. But overall, it’s a big step up from the Phone (2).
Video stabilization is solid, and camera app response is quick.
Here is some sample shot
◾ Battery & Charging
The 5500mAh battery easily lasts a full day of heavy use.
Charging with 65W wired is super convenient (about 45 minutes full charge), and the 15W wireless charging is great for everyday convenience.
Battery optimization in Nothing OS is efficient it drains slowly even with 120Hz enabled.
◾ Glyph Matrix & Extras
The new Glyph Matrix is one of my favorite upgrades.
You can set personalized lighting for different contacts, check timers, or just enjoy the subtle glow while the phone’s on a desk.
It genuinely adds character something no other phone has.
I’d love to see more app integrations and creative uses for it in future updates.
◾ Audio, Haptics & Connectivity
Stereo speakers are loud and clear great for media.
Haptics are crisp and refined, giving a premium typing feel.
5G and Wi-Fi connectivity are rock solid, though the USB 2.0 port feels a bit outdated for file transfers.
◾ Bugs & Improvements
I’ve noticed a few minor things:
Slight heating during extended gaming or 4K recording.
Low-light shots sometimes need better tuning.
Minor animation lag after updates (likely temporary).
Nothing major or deal-breaking just areas where software updates could make it even better.
◾ Price & Value
It’s slightly pricier than the Phone (2) at launch, but you’re getting a flagship chipset, longer updates, and a much more refined design.
For people who love clean software, unique aesthetics, and smooth performance, it’s absolutely worth it.
If your top priority is just camera performance or ultra-fast charging, there are competitors but they don’t offer this vibe or experience.
◾ Final Thoughts
After spending weeks with the Nothing Phone (3), I can say it’s more than just a phone it’s an experience.
The design still turns heads, the OS feels modern and fluid, and it genuinely makes daily use enjoyable.
Thank you again to the @Deepanshu_Saini_ and Nothing team for selecting me it’s been a privilege to test and share this with the community.
If you’re someone who values design, simplicity, and smooth software, the Nothing Phone (3) is absolutely worth considering.
⭐ My Rating: 8.8 / 10
❤️ Best for: Minimalists, design lovers, and Android purists
⚠️ Could Improve: Low-light camera & thermals under heavy use
