The Nothing Phone 3 marked a milestone for the UK startup: its first true general-sale flagship launch in the US, available via Amazon and Nothing’s own site starting July 15, 2025. Here’s the full US breakdown.
Nothing Phone 3 Price in the US
| 12GB + 256GB | $799 |
| 16GB + 512GB | $899 |
Full Specifications
| Display | 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED (2800×1260), 120Hz, 4,500 nits peak brightness, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB |
| Rear cameras | Four 50MP sensors: main, 3x periscope telephoto (up to 60x digital), ultra-wide, plus 50MP selfie camera |
| Battery | 5,150mAh silicon-carbon battery, 65W wired, 15W wireless charging |
| Build | IP68 rating, Gorilla Glass 7i front / Victus back |
| Software | Nothing OS 3.5 on Android 15; 5 years OS updates, 7 years security patches |
| Carrier compatibility | AT&T and T-Mobile (multi-band 4G/5G); no official Verizon certification |
Why This Launch Matters
Of Nothing’s eight phones released since 2020, only the Phone 2 previously had a full US retail launch — earlier models required signing up for a beta program with no after-sales support. The Phone 3 marks the company’s first real push to compete directly in the US market, backed by CEO Carl Pei’s stated ambition to offer an alternative to Apple and Samsung.
The Glyph Matrix
The signature feature is a micro-LED “Glyph Matrix” display on the back showing caller ID, a clock, mini-games, and community-built “Toys” you can trigger via a touch-sensitive button — a genuine point of differentiation, if one with more novelty than daily utility.
Carrier Compatibility Caveat
The Phone 3 officially supports AT&T and T-Mobile with multi-band 4G/5G. Verizon has no official certification, though past Nothing devices have generally worked on Verizon’s network despite the lack of formal support — worth testing return policies if Verizon compatibility is essential for you.
Should You Buy It?
At $799, the Phone 3 competes directly with the iPhone 16 Pro and Galaxy S25+ on price, but uses the more modest Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 rather than a true flagship chip — you’re paying partly for the distinctive design and camera system rather than benchmark-topping performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy the Nothing Phone 3 in the US?
It’s sold through Amazon and directly from Nothing’s website — not through carrier stores.
Does the Nothing Phone 3 work with Verizon?
There’s no official Verizon certification, though it may work unofficially; AT&T and T-Mobile are officially supported.
How long will the Nothing Phone 3 get updates?
Nothing promises 5 years of OS updates and 7 years of security patches.
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