From flashy to flagship — this could be Nothing’s defining moment.
Nothing has officially confirmed the launch date of its most ambitious smartphone yet — the Nothing Phone (3). The new model will be unveiled on July 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM BST / 1:00 PM ET, with the event livestreamed on YouTube.
This will be Nothing’s first attempt at delivering a full-fledged flagship experience, and it’s entering the high-end market with both premium specs and a premium price tag.
From mid-range to flagship (for real this time)
The Nothing Phone (2) was almost a flagship, but not quite… | Image by PhoneArena
Unlike its predecessors, which straddled the line between mid-range and premium, the Phone (3) is expected to go “all-in,” in the words of co-founder Carl Pei.
In a recent reveal video, Pei confirmed that the Phone (3) will cost around £800 in the UK, or about €850 / $800–$910, depending on the configuration. That puts it squarely in competition with the Galaxy S25, Pixel 9 Pro, and OnePlus 13.
The pricing matches the upgrades. According to previous leaks, the Phone (3) may be powered by a high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset — potentially the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 or even the Snapdragon 8 Elite — putting to rest early concerns that Nothing would charge flagship prices for mid-range hardware.
The Nothing Phone (3) is also tipped to feature a reworked camera system, possibly with a periscope telephoto lens, and a larger battery that could exceed 5,000 mAh. In comparison, the Phone (2) had a 4,700 mAh battery and came with 45W wired and 15W wireless charging.
Two variants, and a new look?
The Nothing Phone (3) is expected to arrive in two color options: white and black. We also expect two memory configurations, including 12 GB RAM with 256 GB storage, and 16 GB RAM with 512 GB storage. That alone brings it in line with other modern flagship specs.
Design-wise, the company is rumored to ditch its iconic Glyph lighting system, the animated LED interface on the back that helped Nothing build its brand and stand out in an overcrowded market.
While not confirmed, multiple sources suggest a new dot-matrix design could replace the Glyphs, potentially similar to what ASUS has done with its ROG phones.
If that’s true, the Phone (3) would become a monumental shift in the brand’s hardware philosophy, possibly signaling a new focus on software experience and functional design over aesthetic flair.