Nothing Phone (3)

Name: Nothing Phone (3)
Brand: Nothing

I'd skip itI'd give this a miss.

Runner-up for the why-does-this-exist award: not bad but a disappointing spec bump with a less cool dotty screen at $800.

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What I liked

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“I still don't think it's a bad phone. It's just a slightly disappointing one”

Most recent first, so you can see if my view has changed.

8:36
I'd skip it6 May 2026 · Mentioned
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Nothing's launch was hurt by in-store demo units showing stock photos as community camera samples.
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13:51
I'd buy it5 Mar 2026 · Mentioned
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Suggested as the Android alternative that gives a lot more phone for the same money as the 17e.
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15:17
Worth it if…11 Dec 2025 · Full review
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Runner-up for the why-does-this-exist award: not bad but a disappointing spec bump with a less cool dotty screen at $800.
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0:06
Worth it if…1 Jul 2025 · Full review
Nothing Phone (3) - What have you done!?
A competent first flagship with strong battery and cameras, but its design and Glyph Matrix don't give a strong reason to pick it over a Samsung or iPhone.
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Overengineered
“they added this weird dotty rear screen that actually just felt less cool”
▶ 15:37
Overengineered
“who's challenging their phone to rock paper scissors?”
▶ 4:59
Battery hero
“I think it's pretty safe to say that the Nothing Phone 3 will still outlast an iPhone 16”
▶ 8:48