The new Nothing Phone 3 has just shown up on Geekbench before its official reveal on July 1, 2025. The test results are in, and they’re pretty promising:
- 2,076 on single-core
- 6,577 on multi-core
This score tells us it’s powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, which delivers a nice bump in speed over the older Phone (2)’s chip. It also comes with 16 GB of RAM and runs Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.5 on top.
What This Means for You
Because of the new chip, users can expect a noticeable speed boost, cameras open fast, games run smoothly, and switching between apps feels quick. Plus, having 16 GB of RAM means the phone can keep more apps ready in the background.
Fresh Features & Upgrades
1. Bigger, Brighter Screen
- 6.7‑inch LTPO OLED screen
- 1.5K resolution with up to 3000 nits peak brightness
This means vivid colors that stay visible even in bright sunlight.
2. Huge Battery + Crazy Fast Charging
- 5,150 mAh battery, larger than many big-name phones
- 100 W wired charging is a big upgrade from Phone 2’s 45 W
- Also supports wireless and reverse wireless charging
You’ll get a full charge in about 20-25 minutes. Overnight wireless charging and powering other devices? Easy.
3. Strong Camera Setup
- Three 50 MP rear cameras: main, ultra-wide, and a periscope zoom (3×)
- 50 MP front camera, likely with autofocus
This means sharp, detailed photos and better videos from both front and back cameras.
4. New Notification Lighting Glyph Matrix
Instead of the old full-back lighting (Glyph), there’s now a small, smarter LED panel called the Glyph Matrix. It shows shapes and patterns for calls, charging, and alerts in a neat corner, helping you know what’s up at a glance.
5. Solid Future Support
Users can expect 5 years of Android OS updates and 7 years of security patches, a major upgrade compared to what the Phone (2) offered. That means this phone stays useful and safe well into the future.
Nothing Phone 3 Specs at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| OS | Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.5 |
| Display | 6.7″ LTPO OLED, 1.5K, up to 3000 nits, 120 Hz |
| Rear Cameras | 50 MP main + 50 MP ultrawide + 50 MP periscope (3×) |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (likely with autofocus) |
| Battery | 5,150 mAh |
| Charging | 100 W wired, wireless, reverse wireless |
| Connectivity | eSIM, NFC, 5G, Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Glow System | Glyph Matrix LED |
| Updates | 5 years Android, 7 years security |
How It Stacks Up
Compared to the Phone (2), this new model brings:
- A much faster chip, with major jumps in graphics and AI speed
- A larger battery and way quicker charging
- A more advanced camera setup, with higher resolution and a new zoom lens
- A new LED style for alerts is still transparent, but smarter
- Longer system support, beating many big brand phones
It’s clear Nothing made each update count, from speed to style to longevity.
What’s New vs the Competition
- The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is not quite top‑tier like the Snapdragon 8 Elite, but it delivers excellent daily performance and better battery life
- 100 W charging is up there with best‑in-class fast chargers, and it’s rare to get both wireless and reverse wireless too.
- Glyph Matrix is unique most phones use single LEDs, not a smart notification matrix.
Final Thoughts
On July 1, we’ll see Nothing Phone (3) in the spotlight. From leaked benchmarks and full specs, it’s shaping up to be the most polished, camera-heavy, and future‑ready phone from Nothing yet. It offers fast performance, creative lighting, and a long support window, all wrapped in that signature transparent look.
Stay tuned, it might surprise you how much you get for the price it’s expected to debut at.
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