User testing AI features on Nothing Phone 3

Nothing Phone 3: The Flagship Leap You've been Waiting For ?

After two years of teasing and fan-building, Nothing has finally launched its true flagship -The Nothing Phone 3 тАУ and itтАЩs making waves with its best futuristic design, flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Chip, and an all-new Glyph Matrix

This phone 3 has more to offer than just its looks;┬аit now comes with top-tier hardware, an upgraded camera, and a cleaner, faster Nothing OS experience. But does it live up to the Hype? And most importantly for us in Nepal, is it worth the expected price hike?

LetтАЩs check the performance, design, software, and how the Nothing Phone 3 Stacks up for Nepali buyers.

Also Read : Nothing Phone Mobile Price in Nepal

Front view of Nothing Phone 3 showing 6.67-inch AMOLED display

Key Highlights of Nothing Phone 3:

  • Redesigned Glyph Matrix with 489 LEDs
  • Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor┬а
  • Triple 50MP camera setup, including a periscope lens┬а
  • Transparent metal-glass build┬а
  • 5500mAh silicon-carbon battery with 65W Charging┬а
  • Runs Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15┬а
Slim bezels and flat screen design of Nothing Phone 3

Nothing Phone 3 Full Specifications:

Category┬а

Specifications┬а

Design┬а

Transparent design with metal & glass body┬а

Display

6.67-inch Flexible AMOLED, 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate┬а

Brightness┬а

4500 nits peak brightness┬а

Rear Camera┬а

Triple 50MP : OIS Main + OIS Periscope + Ultra-wide┬а

Front Camera┬а

50MP Selfie Camera┬а

Processor┬а

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm, up to 3.21GHz )

GPU

Adreno 825

AI/NPU

Qualcomm Hexagon NPU┬а

Battery┬а

5500mAh Silicone-Carbon Battery┬а

Charging┬а

65W Fast Charging (wired)

OS (Launch)

Nothing OS 3.5 (Android 15-based)

Future OS Update┬а

Nothing OS 4.0 (Android 16, Q3 2025)

Glyph Matrix┬а

489 LEDs, Glyph Button, Red Recording LED┬а

Special Software┬а

Essential Space, Essential Search┬а

Color Options┬а

Black, White┬а

Price India┬а

тВ╣ 79,999 for 256GB variant┬а

Expected Price (Nepal)

NPR 1,44,999 тАУ 1,49,999 (import-based estimate)

Close-up of Glyph lights on the rear panel of Nothing Phone 3

Performance & Hardware: Flagship Core┬а

With Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 powering the device, performance sees a major boost over the Nothing Phone 2. Gaming, Multitasking, and AI tasks run battery smoothly thanks to the Adreno 825 GPU and the new Hexagon NPU, giving it a competitive edge against other flagship killers.

This is a true upgrade for power users, gamers, and creators who demand top-tier mobile performance┬а

Read : Best Mobile Phones Under Rs 60,000 in Nepal [Updated July 2025 ]

Camera Setup: Triple 50MP and Periscope Surprise┬а

Nothing is holding back this time. The triple 50MP rear setup includes┬а

  • 50MP OIS Main sensor┬а
  • 50MP OIS Periscope lens (likely for 3x to 5x zoom)
  • 50MP Ultra-Wide┬а

Even the Selfie shooter gets a 50MP upgrade, promising crystal-clear video calls and vlog content. With OIS on both main and periscope lenses, low-light and zoomed-in shots are expected to be sharper and more stable┬а

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor powering the Nothing Phone 3

Battery & Charging: Smarter Power Management┬а

The 5500mAh silicon-carbon battery is a huge step forward from standard lithium-ion, offering longer battery life and faster energy density. Paired with 65W fast charging, your phone will be charged up in under 45 minutes.

Ideal for content creators, travelers, or just heavy users┬а

Glyph Matrix: Just a Gimmick or Functional UI?

With 489 individually firing LEDs, the Glyph Matrix now becomes more than just a visual gimmick. It adds functional controls, recording indicators, and even customizable notifications. Nothing has created a unique blend of form and function, though how useful it truly becomes will depend on third-party support and software updates.

Software Experience: Clean, Fast & Minimalist┬а

Nothing OS 3.5, based on Android 15 continues the brandтАЩs focus on bloat-free, clean software. With Essential Space and Essential Search, the UI experience remains clutter-free and efficient. The promised Nothing OS 4.0 (Android 16) update in Q3 2025 ensures long-term support.

Gaming performance test on Nothing Phone 3 with high frame rate

Price Comparison: India vs Nepal┬а

Region

Price for 256GB Variant┬а

India

Rs 79,999 (Converted NPR 1,28,000

Nepal (Expected)

NPR 1,44,999 тАУ 1,49,999 ( after Import Taxes and Margin )

Note: The Official launch in Nepal is yet to be announced

Final Verdict: Should you buy it in Nepal?

If you want a smartphone that stands out in both looks and performance, Nothing Phone 3 is the most refined device from the brand yet. With the new processor, versatile cameras, and smart UI upgrades, it delivers premium value, but this seems at a higher cost in Nepal.

Buy it if:

You want a flagship Android Phone with a Unique Design┬а

YouтАЩre into Photography, content creation or gaming┬а

You appreciate clean UI and regular updates┬а

Skip it if:

YouтАЩre on a tight budget

You prefer devices with stronger brand support in Nepal ( e.g. Samsung, Xiaomi)

(Note: We have collected all the above information from the Nothing Official Site)

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