Nothing drops the light act with Phone 3, invites you to enter the glyph matrix now
Mark your calendars — Nothing's highly anticipated Phone 3 is officially launching on July 1. And if that wasn't enough to get tech fans talking, Carl Pei's company has been busy stirring up even more excitement with new teasers and tidbits about its next flagship handset. In the run-up to the unveiling, Nothing has already confirmed the Phone 3 will be powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and will come with a serious commitment to software support, promising five years of Android updates and seven years of security patches. But the latest teaser reveals something even more eye-catching: a whole new glyph matrix.advertisementNothing is dropping its familiar Glyph Interface this time around. Instead, the Phone 3 will feature a so-called 'Glyph Matrix' at the top right of its rear panel — a dot-matrix style LED array that looks surprisingly similar to the playful mini-LED systems you'd usually find on gaming phones like Asus's ROG series. Nothing posted a video on X, teasing this refreshed interface, which will add a new visual language to the device.
With this setup, the Phone 3 is expected to display more intricate animations for notifications, incoming calls, battery status and time. Whether you receive a message or need a subtle visual cue to remind you to charge up, the dot-matrix LEDs will likely offer an even greater range of customisable effects. Elsewhere, other design specifics remain under wraps for now.advertisement
However, these teasers all point to a handset that will look and feel noticeably different from its predecessors. The transition to a pixel-style light grid hints at Nothing's interest in making the back of its phones more interactive, allowing for clever visual prompts that go beyond the existing Glyphs.Nothing Phone 3: What to expectBeneath this flashy exterior, the Nothing Phone 3 is expected to come equipped with some serious hardware. Thanks to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, this device is tipped to excel at multitasking, gaming and power-hungry apps alike, perfect for everyday use as well as more intense tasks. The camera setup is rumoured to feature a 50-megapixel main sensor with optical image stabilisation for crisp and stable photos, and there's also talk of a periscope-style telephoto lens for better zoom performance. Paired with a hefty 5,000mAh-plus battery, the Phone 3 looks built to last a full day or more between charges.And the screen? Leaks suggest a generously sized 6.77-inch AMOLED display, promising vivid colours and deep contrasts that will make streaming and scrolling a joy.Price-wise, the Nothing Phone 3 is likely to land at around 800 or approximately Rs 90,000, placing it firmly in premium flagship territory. Given its eye-catching design, strong specs and long-term software promises, Nothing clearly hopes this will be one of this year's most sought-after phones.
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