The Nothing Phone 3 and Nothing Headphone 1 have officially launched in India, bringing with them a blend of innovative design and upgraded technology. Here's a detailed look at what these new devices offer:

Nothing Phone 3: Design and Features

The Nothing Phone 3 marks a significant step for the company, with CEO Carl Pei calling it their "first true flagship smartphone". The device retains Nothing's signature transparent design, now evolved with new additions to the rear panel.

• Glyph Matrix: Replacing the traditional Glyph Interface, the Phone 3 introduces a Glyph Matrix, a monochrome micro-LED display comprised of 489 individually lit LEDs. This matrix serves as a secondary display, offering customizable notifications, app-specific alerts, and real-time progress indicators, aiming to reduce user screen time. A dedicated Glyph Button allows users to toggle between different modes.
• Glyph Toys: The Glyph Matrix also introduces "Glyph Toys," which are essentially mini-apps or widgets. These include a digital clock, stopwatch, battery indicator, and even simple games like Spin the Bottle. Nothing plans to release a public SDK, allowing users to create their own widgets and games for the Glyph Matrix.
• Essential Search: Nothing OS 3.5 introduces Essential Search, an AI-powered on-device search function. This feature learns from user behavior to provide personalized suggestions and direct answers within the UI.
• "Flip to Record": This new software feature allows users to long-press the Essential Key and turn the phone face down to start recording and transcribing conversations using Essential Space.
• Display: The Phone 3 boasts a 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and 4500 nits of peak brightness. The display has slim bezels and a 1.5K resolution (2800 x 1260 pixels).
• Cameras: The Phone 3 features a quad-camera setup, with 50MP sensors for all four lenses. This includes a main camera with OIS, a periscope camera with OIS and 3x optical zoom, an ultrawide camera, and a front-facing selfie camera. All lenses can shoot video at 4K and 60FPS.
• Performance: The Phone 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, fabricated using TSMC's 4nm process. The chipset features an 8-core CPU with speeds up to 3.21GHz and a Qualcomm Adreno 825 GPU. It also includes a Qualcomm Hexagon NPU to manage AI-related tasks.
• Battery: The device is backed by a 5500mAh silicon-carbon battery (5,150mAh in some regions) that supports 65W fast wired charging and 15W wireless charging.
• Other Features The phone has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. It also supports 5G, NFC, and Wi-Fi.
• Software: The smartphone runs on Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15, with Nothing OS 4.0 based on Android 16 expected in Q3 2025. Nothing is committing to 5 years of Android updates and 7 years of security patches.

Nothing Headphone 1: Design and Features

Nothing is expanding its audio offerings with the launch of its first over-ear headphones, the Nothing Headphone 1. These headphones feature the brand's signature transparent design and aim to provide a premium audio experience.

• Design: The Headphone 1 features transparent elements on the earcups, showcasing internal components. The headphones are constructed with aluminum and PU memory foam for a balance of sturdiness and comfort. They weigh 329 grams and have an IP52 rating for dust and water resistance.
• Audio Quality: Nothing collaborated with British audio brand KEF to tune the Headphone 1. The headphones feature custom-made 40mm dynamic drivers with an 8.9mm PU surround. They support AAC, SBC, and LDAC codecs for high-resolution audio.
• Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): The Headphone 1 offers hybrid ANC, utilizing dual feedforward and feedback microphones to reduce external noise by up to 42dB. A Transparency Mode allows users to hear their surroundings when needed.
• AI-Powered Clear Voice Technology: Four built-in microphones paired with AI-powered Clear Voice Technology ensure noise-free call communications. This technology is trained on over 28 million real-world scenarios to isolate speech and suppress background noise.
• Spatial Audio: The headphones support spatial audio with dynamic head tracking for a three-dimensional soundstage effect.
• Nothing X App: The Nothing X app allows users to customize their audio experience with an advanced 8-band EQ, customize button controls, and pair the headphones with the Phone 3's Essential Space.
• Controls: The Headphone 1 uses physical controls, including a roller dial for volume control and a paddle for shifting through songs. A programmable button can be assigned to toggle between ANC modes, launch a voice assistant, or answer calls.
• Battery: The headphones are rated for up to 80 hours of playback without ANC and 35 hours with ANC enabled, thanks to a 1,040mAh battery. A 5-minute charge provides up to 2.4 hours of listening with ANC on.
• Connectivity: The Headphone 1 supports Bluetooth 5.3 with dual device connection, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, and a low-latency mode for gaming. It also includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and USB-C audio support.

Pricing and Availability in India

• Nothing Phone 3: The Nothing Phone 3 is priced at Rs.79999 for the 256GB variant. Pre-orders start on July 4, and sales officially begin on July 15, 2025. There are often launch offers including discounts for certain bank cards and exchange bonuses.
• Nothing Headphone 1: The Nothing Headphone 1 is priced at Rs. 21,999 in India. A special introductory launch day price of Rs. 19,999 is available on July 15, 2025. The headphones will be available through Flipkart, Myntra, Vijay Sales, Croma, and other leading retail stores starting July 15, 2025. 12 months No-Cost EMI options are available across leading banks for offline purchases.

The Nothing Phone 3 and Headphone 1 represent Nothing's commitment to innovative design and user-centric features. The Phone 3 aims to stand out in the flagship market with its unique Glyph Matrix, powerful performance, and upgraded camera system, while the Headphone 1 seeks to deliver a premium audio experience with its transparent design, KEF-tuned sound, and advanced ANC technology.