Your second memory
Capture content, inspirations and thoughts with the Essential Key. Essential Space automatically organises and catalogues everything for you, generating personalised suggestions, summaries or action points. All with a little help from AI. In control of your data All your content is securely stored locally on your device. When we send your captured content to the cloud for secure processing, your data is encrypted and automatically deleted once the task is complete. You can also see real-time data in the status bar to see which AI is currently active. We balance performance with a steadfast commitment to your privacy.
Essential Key
Press once to capture your screen, long-press to record voice and ideas, and double-press to access Essential Space.
Your to-do list sorted
Speak aloud what's on your mind. Essential Space then intelligently generates a detailed to-do list and schedules specific time slots for each task.
All thoughts organised
Screen-shot or voice your favourite ideas and inspirations. Organise all your content in collections, or let Essential Space organise them for you.
Never miss that, again
Something interesting catch your eye? Open your camera and capture it with Essential Key. Essential Space transcribes and saves it as a reminder.
All info, captured
Essential Space recognises different speakers during your meetings and transcribes content. Allow AI to condense content into a meeting summary and pull together relevant to-do's.
One search, every answer
With the new Essential Search, everything is within reach. Instantly find contacts, content and important info, and get real-time answers, from weather updates to sports scores. To access Essential Search, swipe up from the bottom of your screen.
Find everything
Access your on-device data anytime, anywhere. Type your keywords, and find what you need, no internet required. Fast, simple, and always accessible.
All questions answered
Answer any question with contextual natural language searches. Quickly retrieve important information, or find all answers you need. Your ideas, realised instantly.
The power of AI at your fingertips
Explore more AI features, including Wallpaper Studio for captivating visuals, Essential News Widget for instant updates, and ChatGPT Integration for smart interactions. Let AI enrich your life.
Designed to push the limits
Phone (3) is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 mobile platform. A powerful and efficient processor, for ultra performance.
Built for AI
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4’s processing speed is 125% faster than Phone (2), unlocking quicker, better, and more efficient camera performance.
Imaging, elevated
Leverages the Qualcomm 8 Elite-grade ISP for pro-level image processing, including real-time semantic segmentation, reduced noise, smoother motion and brighter HDR capture.
Long lasting, fast charging
Phone (3) features our most advanced and longest-lasting battery yet, charging from 1-50% in under 20 minutes. It is also compatible with 15W wireless charging and doubles as a 5W wireless charger, allowing you to power accessories like Nothing Ear on-the-go.
Light that becomes language
Step out of your everyday screen and into a world of light. The Glyph Matrix brings your phone to life with functional and playful animations, turning intelligence into pure entertainment.
The Glyph Matrix
At the heart of Glyph Interface, the Glyph Matrix displays notifications and much more. From important alerts to functions and games, it’s more than light. It’s where a new experience begins.
The Button
Tap to cycle through all Glyph Toys and long-press to select one, whether it's a handy utility or a fun game.
Glyph notifications
A world of interactions. For the first time, Glyph Interface goes beyond lights with rich notifications, combining visuals and sounds for meaningful updates.
A sound and light show
Transform everyday notifications and calls into vibrant, unique visuals. It’s no longer just light and sound; it's a new layer of communication between you and your phone.
Less distractions, more intention
Stay focused while remaining accessible to what matters most. Relevant information from your contacts or apps will light up the display with generative visuals, ringtones and vibrations. Each caller gets assigned to a unique combination of visuals and sound, and you can configure custom rules to personalise notifications even more.
Notifications that really matter to you
Illuminate what matters. With Essential Notifications, assign persistent icons on the Glyph Matrix for unread notifications from specific contacts, apps, and keywords.
Glyph Toys
A collection of micro-experiences that bring your phone to life. Tap the Glyph Button to switch between utilities, ambient interactions, and games.
Glyph mirror
Capture every moment, effortlessly. Perfectly frame selfies with a live preview displayed on Glyph Matrix.
Spin the bottle
Take your chance with a fun reinterpretation of the spin the bottle game, excitement guaranteed.
Rock paper scissors
The classic showdown. Choose your weapon and let fate decide the winner.
Digital clock
Check time in classic 90s digital style, 12-hour or 24-hour formats.
Rationally harmonious
Aesthetics that cut through the noise. Materials that feel good. Phone (3) redefines style, blending superior craftsmanship and durability.
Intentional aesthetics
Phone (3) is a celebration of functional and intentional design. Every curve, material, and line serves a purpose, fusing Technical Warmth with striking simplicity. It’s style with substance, a celebration of form meeting function in the most intentional way.
Slim symmetries
Phone (3)'s screen bezel features a 1.87mm border, 18% slimmer than Phone (2). It frames the screen with an even width on all sides for a balanced and immersive view.
True transparency
A meticulously designed cutout allows a view through the back into the actual motherboard circuit, showcasing the beauty of industrial mechanics.
IP68
Ready for anything. From an accidental drop in the sink to sudden downpours, Phone (3) shrugs off water with full IP68 protection. Because life doesn’t wait for dry conditions.
Premium materials
High-grade Corning Gorilla Glass safeguards the front and back, while a precision-machined, anti-fingerprint aluminium frame exudes luxury and durability.
Built to last
68 quality control protocols and over 95,000 tests.
IP Rating Dust and Water Test
Rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
Fluid Immersion Test
Submerged in 150 cm of water for 30 Minutes.
Atmospheric Ageing Test
85°C environment with 85% humidity for 21 days.
Extreme Temperature Test
Controlled temperature environment which fluctuates between -40°C and 75°C for 21 days.
USB Durability Test
30,000 insertion + extraction cycles using a USB-C cable.
Button Press Test
25,000 cycles of pressing each button.
Designed for tomorrow
Designed with sustainability in mind, Phone (3) incorporates 53 components that contain recycled materials, accounting for 17.61% of the total weight.
Recycled materials
100% recycled tin is used on 9 circuit boards
80% recycled steel is used in 27 steel parts
100% recycled aluminum is used for the mid-frame, buttons, and SIM tray
100% recycled copper foil is used on the main board
30% recycled plastic is used in 17 plastic parts
Packaging
100% plastic-free
Manufacturing
100% renewable energy for final assembly process
Carbon footprint
53.2 kg
Four cameras, 50 million ideas
Capture every moment in detail with the all-50MP camera. When the red light is on, it’s your time to create.
50 MP OIS Main Camera
1/1.3" sensor, 24 mm focal length, ƒ/1.68 aperture
+70% exposure speed, +44% light intake*
50 MP Periscope OIS Camera
1/2.75” sensor, 70 mm focal length, 3x optical zoom, 6x lossless zoom, 60x ultra zoom, Macro mode
50 MP Ultra-wide Camera
1/2.76" sensor, 15 mm focal length, 114° field of view
50 MP Front Camera
1/2.76" sensor, 24 mm focal length, 81.2° field of view
Video recording Light
Red light means record
Built for creators
Phone (3) features our most advanced camera system yet. Bigger sensors, sharper focus, and true-to-life colors make every shot a story worth sharing, day or night.
+44% more light
1/1.3" ultra-large camera sensor
+70% faster exposure
ƒ/1.68 ultra-wide aperture
+5cm closer macro shots
OIS periscope camera
More light focus, less distractions
7 stacked lenses technology
Life in 4K Ultra XDR.
Every frame, every detail, captured in striking clarity at 4K 60fps, so when Phone (3)’s recording light shines, it’s your cue to create.
Nothing Camera
Intuitive controls and photographer-level features. Including quick record for instant video access, alongside burst shot modes, a zoom indicator, portrait effects and new watermarks.
Personal Presets
Save, switch and share your own camera settings.
Nothing Gallery
All your memories in one place. Now native to Nothing.
| Display |
| Screen shape |
Flat |
| Pixel density |
460 ppi |
| Display brightness |
4500 cd/m² |
| Display resolution |
1260 x 2800 pixels |
| Display diagonal |
16.9 cm (6.67") |
| Maximum refresh rate |
120 Hz |
| Display glass type |
Gorilla Glass |
| Gorilla Glass version |
Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Maximum display brightness (Outdoor) |
1600 cd/m² |
| Touch response rate |
1000 Hz |
| Display brightness (min) |
800 cd/m² |
| Processor |
| Processor family |
Qualcomm Snapdragon |
| Processor cores |
8 |
| Processor frequency |
3.2 GHz |
| Processor model |
8s Gen 4 |
| Performance cores |
7 |
| Efficient cores |
1 |
| Storage |
| RAM capacity |
12 GB |
| Internal storage capacity |
256 GB |
| Camera |
| Third rear camera sensor size |
1/2.76" |
| Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angle |
114° |
| Second rear camera sensor size |
1/2.75" |
| Rear camera sensor size |
1/1.3" |
| Front camera sensor size |
2.76" |
| Front camera field of view (FOV) angle |
81.2° |
| Third rear camera resolution (numeric) |
50 MP |
| Front camera type |
Single camera |
| Rear camera type |
Triple camera |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
50 MP |
| Second rear camera resolution (numeric) |
50 MP |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) |
50 MP |
| Optical zoom |
3x |
| Rear camera aperture number |
1.68 |
| Second rear camera aperture number |
2.68 |
| Front camera aperture number |
2.2 |
| Auto focus |
Yes |
| Maximum frame rate |
240 fps |
| Image stabilizer |
Yes |
| Video capture resolution (max) |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Night mode |
Yes |
| Time lapse mode |
Yes |
| Third rear camera aperture number |
2.2 |
| Rear camera focal length |
2.4 cm |
| Second rear camera focal length |
7 cm |
| Third rear camera focal length |
1.5 cm |
| Image stabilizer type |
Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) |
| Macro photography |
Yes |
| Camera image formats supported |
DNG, JPEG |
| Slow motion mode |
Yes |
| Network |
| Mobile network generation |
5G |
| SIM card capability |
Dual SIM |
| Wi-Fi Direct |
Yes |
| 3G standards |
UMTS, WCDMA |
| 4G standard |
LTE |
| SIM card type |
NanoSIM |
| Wi-Fi standards |
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Bluetooth version |
6.0 |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
Yes |
| MIMO |
Yes |
| 5G standard |
NR |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| GPS Performance |
| GLONASS |
Yes |
| GPS (satellite) |
Yes |
| Subscription |
| Subscription type |
No subscription |
| Technical details |
| Graphics card |
Adreno 825 |
| Fingerprint reader |
Yes |
| SIM card type |
NanoSIM |
| Subscription type |
No subscription |
| Speakers |
stereo |
| Proximity sensor |
Yes |
| Protection features |
Drop proof, Dustproof, Scratch resistant, Waterproof |
| Electronic compass |
Yes |
| Ambient light sensor |
Yes |
| Accelerometer |
Yes |
| Form factor |
Bar |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Repairability index |
3.34 |
| File formats |
| Audio formats supported |
AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, APE, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA |
| Video formats supported |
3GP, AVI, FLV, H.265, HEVC, MKV, MOV, MP4, TS, WEBM, WMV |
| Navigation |
| Position location |
Yes |
| BeiDou |
Yes |
| GLONASS |
Yes |
| Electronic compass |
Yes |
| GPS (satellite) |
Yes |
| NavIC |
Yes |
| Galileo |
Yes |
| Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) |
Yes |
| Design |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Fingerprint reader |
Yes |
| International Protection (IP) code |
IP68 |
| Protection features |
Drop proof, Dustproof, Scratch resistant, Waterproof |
| Form factor |
Bar |
| Waterproof up to |
1.5 m |
| Ergonomics |
| Gyroscope |
Yes |
| Proximity sensor |
Yes |
| Ambient light sensor |
Yes |
| Accelerometer |
Yes |
| Performance |
| Gyroscope |
Yes |
| Graphics card |
Adreno 825 |
| Fast charging |
Yes |
| Fingerprint reader |
Yes |
| Operating system installed |
Android 15 |
| Wireless charging |
Yes |
| SIM card type |
NanoSIM |
| Subscription type |
No subscription |
| Proximity sensor |
Yes |
| Ambient light sensor |
Yes |
| Accelerometer |
Yes |
| Graphics card cores |
8 |
| Fast charging technology |
Power Delivery 2.0, Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 2.0, Quick Charge 3.0, Quick Charge 4 |
| Wireless charging power |
15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power |
5 W |
| Multimedia |
| Audio formats supported |
AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, APE, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA |
| Video formats supported |
3GP, AVI, FLV, H.265, HEVC, MKV, MOV, MP4, TS, WEBM, WMV |
| Speakers |
stereo |
| Number of microphones |
2 |
| Call management |
| Image stabilizer |
Yes |
| Software |
| Platform |
Android |
| Operating system installed |
Android 15 |
| User interface (UI) |
Nothing OS 3.5 |
| Battery |
| Removable battery |
Yes |
| Wireless charging |
Yes |
| Battery technology |
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery capacity |
5150 mAh |
| Memory |
| RAM capacity |
12 GB |
| Power |
| USB Type-C charging port |
Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) |
Yes |
| USB Type-C required charging power (max) |
65 W |
| Energy efficiency class |
A |
| Endurance |
| International Protection (IP) code |
IP68 |
| Energy efficiency class |
A |
| Energy efficiency scale |
A to G |
| Battery endurance per cycle |
3383 min |
| Battery endurance in cycles |
1400 |
| Repeated free fall reliability class |
C |
| Repairability class |
C |
| Certificates |
| International Protection (IP) code |
IP68 |
| Sensors |
| Gyroscope |
Yes |
| Proximity sensor |
Yes |
| Ambient light sensor |
Yes |
| Accelerometer |
Yes |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Width |
75.5 mm |
| Depth |
8.9 mm |
| Height |
160.6 mm |
| Weight |
218 g |
| Package width |
182 mm |
| Package depth |
184 mm |
| Package height |
26 mm |
| Package weight |
504 g |
| Features |
| Front camera field of view (FOV) angle |
81.2° |
| Operational conditions |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
-40 - 75 °C |
| Packaging content |
| Warranty card |
Yes |
| Screen protector |
Yes |
| Cables included |
USB Type-C to USB Type-C |
| SIM card ejector pin |
Yes |
| Protective case |
Yes |
| Other features |
| Graphics card |
Adreno 825 |
| Repairability index |
3.34 |
