The Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black : A Revolution of Changes.
The Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black marks a pivotal moment in Nothing Technology Limited’s evolution - its first full-fledged flagship smartphone released on July 2, 2025. With a signature semi-transparent black back, a miniature dot-matrix Glyph Matrix LED display, and robust internal hardware, the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black offered here - the 12 GB RAM / 256 GB storage Dual SIM black edition - stands out as a striking option for users seeking innovative design blended with flagship performance.
The Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black retains the transparent aesthetic lineage Nothing started in earlier models, but now with a refined rear layout. The Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black features a 489‑dot Glyph Matrix in the top-right quadrant of the back that displays time, battery level, notifications, custom icons, and even mini‑games and utilities. The overall back design of the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black is intentionally asymmetric - a visual departure that may polarize users. The Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black's frame is polished aluminium, and both front and back are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. The Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black achieves IP68 water and dust resistance, safeguarding the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black from brief submersion up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes. Measuring 160.6 × 75.6 × 9 mm and weighing 218 g, the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black has a solid heft, balanced by ergonomic curves - comfortable to hold yet clearly heavier than most mid‑range alternatives. International versions of the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black ship with a 5,150 mAh silicon‑carbon lithium‑ion battery, while the Indian variant uses a slightly larger 5,500 mAh pack. The Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black supports 65 W wired charging, reaching 50% in about 19 minutes and full charge in ~55 minutes.
The Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black also includes 15 W wireless charging, plus 7.5 W reverse wired and 5 W reverse wireless charging functionality. In real‑world usage (including 5G, media, messaging), a full charge of the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black lasts around 40 hours, meaning most users charge every other day under average usage. This is solid but not class‑leading longevity. The battery supports at least 1,400 full charge cycles at 80% capacity, making the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black durable long‑term. The Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black showcases a 6.67‑inch LTPO OLED display supporting 1 billion colours, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and up to 4,500 nits peak brightness. The Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black's resolution is 1260 × 2800 px, equating to roughly 460 ppi density for superb sharpness. Offers vivid colours, deep blacks, and smooth motion for scrolling and animations on the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black. Some users note visible PWM flicker at 2160 Hz under certain brightness conditions of the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black. Under strong sunlight, the panel of the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black occasionally tends toward glare despite high peak brightness.
Internally the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black packs Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, a 4 nm flagship SoC paired with 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 256 GB storage. The Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black supports both dual Nano‑SIM and eSIM configurations, with two active at once. Benchmarks show the chip in the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black handles daily tasks and gaming with ease - but under sustained load, heat generation becomes noticeable, and performance lags slightly behind top‑tier devices using Snapdragon 8 Elite or X models. Runs Android 15 overlaid with Nothing OS 3.5 - a clean, minimalist interface of the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black that allows easy customization, with optional legacy Android styling if preferred. Unique features of the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black include : Essential Search : system‑wide AI search across contacts, photos, documents, and apps. Essential Space : organizes voice notes, screenshots, and reminders with AI assistance and summarisation of the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black. Flip‑to‑Record : with the Glyph Matrix activated, automatically begins audio recording when face‑down, plus optional transcription via cloud. Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black has committed to five major Android OS updates (through Android 20) and seven years of security patches - a strong long‑term support promise, though shorter than Google or Samsung’s update guarantees.
A triple 50 MP rear setup on the back of the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black : 50 MP wide (OmniVision OV50H, f/1.68, OIS), 50 MP periscope telephoto (3× optical, up to 60× digital zoom, OIS), 50 MP ultra-wide (114° FoV, no OIS). In bright outdoor conditions, the main and telephoto cameras of the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black deliver detailed, crisp images with accurate exposure. However, inconsistent colour tone switching between lenses on the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black can result in uneven results. Indoor capture often struggles : some shots appear dull or greyish. Ultra-wide of the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black is wide but lacks fine detail and shows edge distortion. The digital zoom of the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black degrades image quality beyond 3×, though 6× in‑sensor zoom still remains serviceable in good lighting. A 50 MP front‑facing camera of the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black capable of 4K@60 fps, capturing sharp and detailed selfies with good dynamic range - better than earlier Nothing models. Rear cameras of the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black record up to 4K at 60 fps, with gyro‑EIS and OIS, plus HDR support for improved colour in high contrast scenes. Selfie video on the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black hits 4K@60fps. Still, HDR playback is limited in some apps like Netflix, which currently restricts to SDR on the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black.
The Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black includes 5G (SA/NSA) across broad global bands, dual‑SIM support (two Nano‑SIMs, or one Nano + one eSIM active). The Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black also equipped with Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and NFC for modern wireless standards. The Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black supports multiple GNSS systems with L1 + L5 dual‑band GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS, NavIC, and SBAS. The Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black stereo speakers, three high‑definition microphones, under‑display optical fingerprint sensor, face unlock (2D), accelerometer, ambient light, gyro, proximity, compass, and linear haptic motor. But the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black lacks headphone jack, but supports Dolby Atmos decoding. The Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black delivers a compelling mix of flagship-level hardware, fast charging, long-term support, and a bold design philosophy. The Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black's Glyph Matrix alone makes the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black stand out in a sea of homogeneous smartphones. Yet, the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black's not without limitations - camera inconsistency, heating under heavy load, battery life that's solid but not exceptional, and feature omissions like HDR playback or advanced USB standards might disappoint some. In short, the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black is a unique flagship that trades a bit of polish and peak performance for charm, personality, and strong long‑term value. For anyone tired of look‑alike phones, the Nothing Phone (3) 5G Dual SIM 256GB 12GB Black brings something unmistakably different.
