Some phones arrive quietly, even when they’re great. Others ride months of anticipation — take Samsung’s Galaxy S series or Apple’s iPhones. Then there are phones that receive validation only after release, such as Huawei’s recent flagships. But rarely do we see a phone stir buzz a year before it even exists. Believe it or not, that’s exactly what happened with the Nothing Phone (3). Which is now up for pre-booking in Nepal as well. Let's learn more about what the Nothing Phone (3) brings to the table, along with its official price in Nepal and pre-booking offers.
Nothing Phone (3) Overview
This is the first time in years that a smartphone has been teased, speculated about, and patiently waited for so long. And to be fair, when most brands are pushing out updates every 6–8 months, things can get... repetitive. The differences between iterations feel minimal.
People lose interest. But Nothing? Somehow, they’ve kept the curiosity going — not everywhere, but within a small corner of the tech world, that niche space where phones *actually* look different.
Some...design changes
The design had already leaked weeks before launch. And, well, reactions online were anything but quiet. On platforms like X (formerly Twitter), some users called it "...a total overkill in the name of experimentation, I will gladly rather take Samsung's boring design upgrades," while others used terms like "uninspired" or even "hideous" to describe the look.
Of course, others defended the evolution. Either way, the design sparked strong, polarizing reactions. To say the least, the camera placement appears unusual, and it'sunderstandable that it might not be very appealing to many.
Regardless, you get glass on the back, an aluminum frame, and a major update: the Glyph Matrix — a smaller, monochrome version of the signature Nothing Phone glyph interface, now composed of 489 individual LEDs. However, there’s a new IP68 rating that replaces the earlier IP54.
That means it’s now dust-tight, not just resistant. Small change, but a step up. Oh, and there's eSIM support now. One nano SIM plus oneeSIM, with any two usable at a time.
Display
The display is still 6.67 inches, but it now uses a 120Hz AMOLED Flexible LTPS panel instead of just LTPO OLED. Resolution is bumped to 2800 x 1260 pixels, brightness peaks at 4500 nits, and pixel density rises to 460 ppi. It’s flat, not curved, like previous Nothing phones, and supports HDR content. Overall, the screen now hits a better balance between sharpness and refresh rate.
Performance
It was widely expected that Nothing's "first-ever flagship" would receive a magnum upgrade, such as a Snapdragon 8 Elite or even a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3?
Unfortunately, the Nothing Phone (3) is powered by the Snapdragon 8S Gen 4, which is a significant step up from the 8+ Gen 1 in the Phone (2). The processor here is based on a 4nm process and features Cortex-X4 and Cortex-A720 cores. In addition, it’s paired with the new Adreno 825 GPU, which should deliver better overall graphics performance.
Additionally, the phone ships with Android 15 and Nothing OS 3.5, with a commitment to 5 major Android upgrades. That’s more than Nothing previously offered.
Cameras
Following the launch of the Phone (3a), it should have been obvious that this flagship phone should get a triple camera. The camera setup on Phone (3) represents a significant leap. It now features a triple 50MP rear camera system. The main sensor is the OV50H, offering OIS, a 1/1.3” sensor size, and a wide f/1.68 aperture.
Next, there’s a 50MP periscope lens with 3x optical zoom and up to 60x digital zoom, something completely missing from the previous generation. The third camera is a 50MP ultrawide, with EIS and support for Staggered HDR.
Together, the setup covers wide, zoom, and ultra-wide use cases in a balanced way. On the front, there’s now a 50MP selfie camera, up from 32MP last year. It supports EIS, Staggered HDR, and records up to 4K at 60fps.
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Better battery, much faster charging
The battery has been upgraded to a 5150mAh cell, which is larger than average in this range. It supports 65W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, 7.5W reverse wired, and 5W reverse wireless charging.
Nothing no longer includes a charger in the box, but you do get a 5A charging cable that supports full-speed wired charging when used with a compatible adapter. All things considered, battery life should stretch longer than the previous model, especially given the more efficient Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset.
Connectivity
In terms of connectivity, the Nothing Phone (3) covers all major bands and features. It supports dual 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.3. Navigation support includes dual-band GPS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, and QZSS. It also includes USB-C but omits the headphone jack — same as last year. Sensors include an in-display fingerprint scanner, gyroscope, e-compass, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and flicker sensor.
Nothing Phone (3) Specifications
- Display: 6.7-inch LTPS OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+
- Resolution: 1260 x 2800 (~460 ppi)
- Processor: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)
- GPU: Adreno 825
- OS: Android 15, Nothing OS 3.5, 5 major upgrades promised
- Rear Cameras:
- 50 MP (wide)
- 50 MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom)
- 50 MP (ultrawide, 114°)
- Front Camera: 50 MP, 4K@30fps
- Video: 4K@60fps rear, EIS, HDR
- RAM/Storage:
- 8GB + 128GB
- 12GB + 256GB
- 12GB + 512GB
- Battery: 5150 mAh
- Charging: 65W wired, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse wireless
- Build: Gorilla Glass, aluminum frame
- Protection: IP68 dust and water resistance
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NFC
- SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM (2 active at a time)
- Other: Stereo speakers, under-display fingerprint, Circle to Search
Nothing Phone (3) Price in Nepal and Availability
The official price of Nothing Phone (3) in Nepal is now NPR 94,999 for the 12/256GB model and NPR 109,999 for the 16/512GB variant. You can purchase the phone from the nearest mobile retail shops nationwide.
| Nothing Phone (3) | Price in Nepal (Official) |
|---|---|
| 12/256GB | NPR |
| 16/512GB | NPR |
- Meanwhile, let's revisit our review of Nothing Phone (2) for one more time
Article Last updated: January 31, 2026
