Exciting Updates on the Nothing Phone 3
The Nothing Phone 3 is set to launch on July 1, and the company has been gradually sharing details about its upcoming flagship device. Recently, they revealed two important pieces of facts that have caught the attention of tech enthusiasts.
First off, it’s official: the Phone 3 will run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. While this model is being promoted as their “first true flagship,” it falls short of the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite found in competing devices like the Galaxy S25 series,OnePlus 13,and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro.
One possible reason for choosing the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 over its more powerful counterpart coudl be cost considerations. The premium chipset can significantly increase a phone's price tag. However, Carl Pei, co-founder and CEO of Nothing, has indicated that the Phone 3 will retail around £800 (approximately $799 in the U.S.), which aligns with flagship pricing.
Why Not Last Year’s Chipset?
akis Evangelidis, another co-founder at Nothing, explained why they didn’t go with last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. He pointed out that it features a less capable GPU and NPU along with weaker connectivity options and ISP performance—plus it only supports four years of software updates. By opting for the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 rather, Nothing can offer longer software support to users.
A Promising Update Commitment
The choice of chipset allows for an impressive update plan: five years of major Android updates alongside seven years dedicated to security patches. This means users can look forward to new features until at least 2030, while security measures will remain current through 2032.
This commitment stands out when you consider that Statista reports smartphone users in America typically replace their devices every 2.67 years on average. As a result, even if someone decides to sell or trade in their Nothing Phone after a few years, future owners will still benefit from ongoing updates.
A Competitive Edge but Not Quite Leading
The ‘5 &7’ update strategy is certainly appealing but doesn’t quite put Nothing at the forefront compared to some competitors. For instance, Apple plans to roll out iOS updates for six-year-old models like iPhone 11, while Samsung's Galaxy S25 series and Google Pixel 9 are also set for seven years' worth of both OS upgrades and security enhancements.
While it's clear that nothing is lagging far behind these industry leaders regarding software longevity—especially considering its competitive pricing—their offering still doesn't fully match what others provide just yet. We’ll soon see how well this phone performs against rivals when it officially launches next month!
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