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The Wait is Almost Over: Everything You Need to Know About the Nothing Phone (3)
It’s been over a year since Nothing released its last flagship smartphone, the Nothing Phone (2). As the tech world waits with bated breath for the next installment, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Nothing Phone (3).
Release Date Rumors
In January, Nothing posted a cryptic video on X, showcasing a circle and oval that could be the camera module, notch, or a set of buttons on the phone. The post included a date and time: March 4 at 10am GMT. While many initially assumed this was referring to the Nothing Phone 3 announcement, Nothing later clarified that the mid-range Nothing Phone (3a) will be launching in March. The Nothing Phone (3) will be launching later this year, likely in July, considering the Nothing Phone (2) launched on July 17, 2023.
Price Rumors
We haven’t heard much about the price of the Nothing Phone (3), but the Nothing Phone (2) is likely a good baseline to go off of. The Nothing Phone (2) starts at $599/£579 for 8/128GB, with a 12/256GB version available for $699/£629 and the top 12/512GB configuration costing $799/£699. We’d expect the Nothing Phone (3) to carry a similar price, though this could very well be increased if the price of the Nothing Phone (3a) goes up in March.
Rumors
While Nothing has yet to confirm any official specs regarding the Nothing Phone (3), several rumors have been circulating the web, including ones based on hints from the company itself. According to tipster @evleaks, Nothing CEO Carl Pei mentioned "a landmark smartphone launch" in Q1 in a leaked internal email to employees. This emphasis on AI mirrors an X post shared by Pei last June, wherein the CEO wrote about designing and prototyping AI interactions for the next era of smartphones.
What to Expect
Aside from some AI-powered software updates, we’d also expect the Nothing Phone 3 to get a new chipset. The Nothing Phone 2 was powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, a chipset that launched a full year ahead of the smartphone. For this reason, we might not expect the Phone 3 to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 rather than the latest 8 Elite. Otherwise, the Nothing Phone (2) featured a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera, and Nothing’s unique Glyph interface. It isn’t clear which (if any) of these specs will be upgraded, but hopefully, we’ll begin to hear more as we move beyond the Phone (3a) launch.
The Future of Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (3) is expected to introduce breakthrough innovations in user interface, taking the first step toward Nothing’s AI-powered platform. The company aims to redefine the user experience of personal computer devices, creating technology that knows you, makes your life easier, and is present where you are. Technology that enables us to achieve our greatest creative potential.
