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Nothing Eyes Budget Market With Rumored Sub-₹20,000 ‘Lite’ and ‘T’ Models

A tipster suggests these cheaper variants are planned in response to lackluster Pro-model demand to challenge Xiaomi and Realme

Flipkart is offering amazing deals on the new Nothing Phone 3 5G.
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After Nothing Phone 3, we could get an affordable phone by the brand in the coming months.

Overview

  • Since its July 1 debut, the Nothing Phone 3 has outperformed the Phone 2 in multiple regions and drawn thousands of consumers to its drops.
  • According to Counterpoint Research, Nothing ranked as India’s fastest-growing smartphone brand in Q1 2025 with 156% year-on-year shipment growth.
  • Tipster Yogesh Brar reported on X that Nothing is planning budget-friendly ‘Lite’ and ‘T’ models priced below ₹20,000.
  • Nothing has offered no official confirmation or launch timeline for the rumored lower-cost variants, leaving specifications unverified.
  • Analysts say the strategy aims to shore up underwhelming Pro-model sales as the brand contends with rivals Xiaomi, Realme and OnePlus.