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Nothing Phone (3) Hits Stores With Standout Design and AI-Powered Glyph Matrix

Critics praise its transparent chassis featuring a programmable Glyph Matrix display in a $799 package that opts for a midrange chipset and cameras below flagship standards.

Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone (3) prices start at ₹79,999 and is the company’s first Android flagship. (Vishal Mathur / HT Photo)
Nothing Phone (3) review: Glyphs and good vibes
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Overview

  • The Phone (3) launched globally July 1 with preorders from July 4 and retail sales starting July 15 at $799 in the US and Canada and ₹79,999 in India.
  • Its transparent back encloses a circle-shaped Glyph Matrix second screen that delivers glanceable notifications and customizable mini-apps via a circular touch control.
  • Reviewers applaud Nothing OS’s AI-powered Essential Search and a suite of Glyph “Toys” mini-apps for enhancing user engagement.
  • Critics observe that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor and triple 50 MP camera array offer solid daily performance but trail flagship rivals in raw power and low-light imaging.
  • Sold unlocked through Nothing’s website and Amazon in the US and via Best Buy in Canada, the Phone (3) is backed by five Android OS upgrades and seven years of security updates.