Nothing officially launched the Phone (3) on July 1, marking its entry into the flagship smartphone segment. With a price tag of ₹79,999, it directly competes with premium offerings like the Apple iPhone 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S25. True to its unique identity, the Phone (3) features a transparent back and introduces the new Glyph Matrix—a programmable mini-LED display replacing the previous Glyph interface. This screen can display time, icons, and notifications, offering a distinctive touch that sets it apart from the more traditional, premium-looking designs of the iPhone 16 and Galaxy S25.
Nothing Phone (3) vs iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S25: Specs Showdown
Display-wise, the Nothing Phone (3) sports a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED, larger than the 6.1-inch XDR OLED of the iPhone 16 and the 6.2-inch sAMOLED on the Galaxy S25. Powering the Nothing Phone is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, while the iPhone 16 uses Apple’s A18 chip and the Galaxy S25 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. RAM goes up to 16GB in the Phone (3), versus 8GB in the iPhone and 12GB in the Galaxy S25, with all three offering storage up to 512GB.
The Nothing Phone (3) boasts a 5,500mAh battery with 65W wired and 15W wireless charging, outperforming the iPhone’s 3,561mAh (30W wired/25W wireless) and the Galaxy S25’s 4,000mAh (25W wired/15W wireless). It also features a powerful camera setup: 50MP main, ultrawide, and telephoto on the rear, and 50MP front. The iPhone offers a 48MP + 12MP rear and 12MP front, while the Galaxy S25 includes a 50MP + 12MP + 10MP rear and 12MP front.
Software, Durability, and Weight Compared
All three phones run the latest operating systems—Nothing OS 3.5 (Android 15), iOS 18, and One UI 7 (Android 15)—with up to 7 years of software updates. They also carry an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. Weights vary: 218g (Nothing), 170g (iPhone), and 162g (Samsung).
Summary:
Nothing launched the Phone (3) at ₹79,999, entering the flagship segment to rival the iPhone 16 and Galaxy S25. It features a transparent back, new Glyph Matrix display, 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 16GB RAM, 5,500mAh battery, triple 50MP rear cameras, Android 15, and IP68 rating.
