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Nothing Phone (3)

A entry-level pick in the smartphones line-up, with 6.67 in up front.

46/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
6.67 inSnapdragon 8s120 Hz16 GB150 mAhIP68
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Why we rate it

  • Adaptive refresh
  • NPU
  • 5G
  • Above-average max clock
  • Below-average refresh rate
Score profile

Where the Nothing Phone (3) wins and loses

Scored against the smartphones class
DisplayPerformanceMemoryCameraBatteryConnectivitySound34787054327878
Display
34
Performance
78
Memory and storage
70
Camera
54
Battery
32
Connectivity
78
Sound
78
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Screen size6.67 "
Panel typeAMOLED
Resolution1260
Refresh rate120 Hz
Adaptive refreshYes
Peak brightness500 nits
Screen protectionGorilla Glass 7i

Design and build

Thickness9 mm
Weight230 g
IP ratingIP68

Performance

ChipsetSnapdragon 8s
Max clock3.2 GHz
NPUYes

Memory and storage

RAM16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X
Base storage512 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0

Camera

Main camera50 MP
Ultrawide50 MP
Telephoto50 MP
Selfie camera50 MP

Battery

Capacity150 mAh
Wired charging65 W
Wireless charging15 W

Software

Operating systemAndroid 15

Connectivity

5GYes
Wi-Fi 7Yes
NFCYes
eSIMYes

Sound

Stereo speakersYes

More specs

Face unlockYes
FingerprintYes
Head to head

Nothing Phone (3) vs Apple Apple iPhone 17 256GB

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DisplayPerformanceMemoryCameraBatteryConnectivitySound
Nothing Phone (3)Apple iPhone 17 256GB
 NothingNothing Phone (3)This pageAppleApple iPhone 17 256GB
Overall score46 /10046 /100
Size6.67 "6.3 "
ChipsetSnapdragon 8sApple A19
RAM16 GB
Storage512 GBBetter256 GB
Capacity150 mAh
Who it's for

Is the Nothing Phone (3) right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable smartphone for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier smartphone is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Nothing Phone (3) worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 46/100 against other smartphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.

What stands out on the Nothing Phone (3)?

Its adaptive refresh stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Samsung Galaxy S25?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 scores 47/100 versus this one at 46/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.