A Fresh Look at the Nothing Phone 3: Is It Worth the Hype?

The smartphone world is crowded, but a UK-based company is making waves with its unique approach. Nothing Technologies is trying to stand out in a tough market by focusing on design and targeting regions beyond the US. The Nothing Phone 3 is their latest attempt, now available in the US. The Phone 3 isn't packed with top-tier specs, but it can compete with brands like OnePlus and Google. Its standout feature is the funky design, including a transparent back, a small dot matrix screen, and a custom Android skin. However, it doesn't bring anything groundbreaking to the table. From the front, the Phone 3 looks quite ordinary. The bezels are slim and even, surrounding a 6. 67-inch 120Hz OLED screen with a sharp 1260 x 2800 resolution. The screen is incredibly bright, reaching 4, 500 nits, which is brighter than many competitors. It's easy to read outdoors, but the touch sensitivity can be a bit too responsive, leading to accidental touches. The Phone 3 comes with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of storage. It has a triple 50MP camera setup, including a primary, ultrawide, and telephoto lens, plus a 50MP selfie camera. The software is Android 15, with five years of updates promised. The battery is 5, 150 mAh, supporting 65W wired and 15W wireless charging. Like many phones, the Phone 3 has an optical fingerprint sensor under the display. It's fast and accurate but placed a bit too low. It's also very bright in the dark, which can be disruptive. Other brands offer faster and less intrusive ultrasonic sensors.