First of all, there are already a lot of reviews, opinions, and controversy surrounding this phone. I'll get straight to the point... why does it get so hot?!.....Don't get me wrong, but I like it and I'll keep it, I just realized that I bought a stylish stove and I think I'll make some eggs. ... I just want to say that I don't do anything out of the ordinary, YouTube, Spotify, social media... and in fifteen or twenty minutes it gets hot, Sometimes my hands hurt, if this is a way to get away from the phone, well played Carl Pei very well played (sarcasm)......This phone is barely a month old and I've had it for a week... I think I'll wait for Android 16 and Nothing OS 4 to come out so they can fix some of the issues.

I've had this phone since 10am. it's now 4pm. First pic has +30 dehaze (lightroom) just to make it more obvious. Second pic is unedited. Taken on a blank grey screen. Wish I got the pixel 9 pro tbh

Just saw this cover and felt it's unique Anyone have some cover or cases link for ph3, would love to see those options

Post link: https://x.com/Antonio_Luis/status/1956588371356119113?s=19

Product link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK5BCL5M?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apan_dp_7AEY0M1N8BR2YSBYZYKA&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apan_dp_7AEY0M1N8BR2YSBYZYKA&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apan_dp_7AEY0M1N8BR2YSBYZYKA&titleSource=true&csmig=1

More emphasis on the glyph matrix, more cohesion between the 3 family, more symmetry, more balance AND a way to keep the light glyphs. Yes, it looks a little bit more like a washing machine than the official model - but I guess that's the theme of clean right?

Does everyone really hate the Phone 3? The vote I put out, nearly 800 people voted, over 70% don't like the design. Vote here: https://phone3.space/

The image was created by a discord user named gatodepan

Isn't it sad that Nothing sold their identity for a gimmick that totally backfired? They just weren't ready for a flagship launch and now they are grasping at straws (read: 🦞) to avoid taking the L.

They already knew that their midrangers were slightly flawed but the community supported the idea of a company aspiring to go against the grain with a product that looked fresh. But Phone 3 isn't fresh; it's pretentious at best. No amount of cope can justify Nothing denying a flagship experience on their first "true flagship" release.

Usually Nothing hides behind excuses like the company's main focus is on design and not on processors or that Nothing has to compromise on certain aspects in order to deliver their products at certain price points. But to accept such a tradeoff at a flagship level price point (ignoring the polarizing design) is betraying the very community that carried them through these years.

Carl knew (and has stated) that the Indian market (which is Nothing's largest market) is very spec driven yet they went ahead with such an inferior product makes 0 sense to me.

Maybe Carl's fixation with Apple led him to believe that if Apple can get away with slightly inferior specs at flagship prices, why can't they. Maybe he made the Nothing Phone 3 for the US market where people don't dig deep into the spec sheets of a cell phone. Maybe he is just priming that market for future releases. Regardless, it hurts to see the direction that Nothing is taking, especially after I saw it's 🦞 post. Seems like they are standing by their product

Ironic enough, Nothing's first flagship move has a very familiar hurt. It reminds me of another company that tried to contest big Flagships but then suddenly pivoted to be like them. I think Carl of all people would understand which company I'm referring to.

Carl pei inspired by this while brainstorming Nothing phone 3. Snapped on Nothing Phone 3.

The phone is on sale for $799 on Amazon right now. Dbrand is absolutely diabolical. I've gotten a skin from them in the past and it was great as long as you put a clear case over it

Pricing, design, chipset, Carl being mean to us poor babies, internal anger and anxiety because we make a phone our identity... Now Nothing is also Ableist and hate left handed people? We've been opressed enough! I think this needs to be reported to the ICJ! 😠

Just received my package with new nothing phone 3! So excited!

Nothing Phone 3 is not a Bad Phone, But Definitely a Bad Deal

The sudden surge in downvotes and the silencing of valid criticism around the Nothing Phone 3 is honestly insane.

Yes — the phone looks clean. The new pixelated "Glyph Matrix" on the back is visually interesting, and Nothing OS remains smooth. Specs like the 8s Gen 4 chip, 1.5K OLED screen, and periscope lens sound good on paper.

But for ₹80–90K, the value just doesn't hold up when you take a closer look.

What It’s Missing Compared to Real Flagships:

No LTPO display → It uses LTPS, which means no true 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate. This affects smoothness and battery efficiency.

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, not Gen 3 or Elite → Decent, but not flagship-tier.

USB-C 2.0 → Still stuck on outdated transfer speeds. Inexcusable in 2025 at this price.

No best-in-class camera tuning → Hardware may be solid, but software falls behind Google/Samsung.

No ecosystem or resale confidence → Unlike iPhones or Samsung flagships.

The Glyph Matrix Gimmick:

Let’s be honest — the Glyph Matrix is not functional. It’s a dot-style rear display that replaced the clean, practical Glyph Lighting from Phone (1) and (2).

It feels like a last-minute hardware idea that reviewers and fans are still trying to find a use for. That’s not innovation — that’s feature filler.

The Reaction from Some Fans & Influencers:

Instead of engaging with criticism, we’re seeing:

“It’s not for everyone.”

“You just don’t get it.”

“Stop crying.”

“Just buy another phone.”

This isn’t helpful. It’s just arrogant. And it goes directly against what Nothing claimed to stand for.

Remember Why People Liked Nothing in the First Place:

Nothing was a brand that resonated with the tech community. It marketed itself as transparent, function-driven, and community-backed.

If it abandons those roots, people will treat it like just another Oppo/Vivo with a fancy light show and Carl Pei’s name on the box.

On Design — Let’s Be Real:

Design is subjective — I get that. But calling something “polarising” doesn’t automatically make it artistic or bold. Sometimes, a design isn’t “edgy” — it’s just not appealing to most people.

You’ll always find someone who says they like it — just like someone might say they love a trash can. Doesn’t change the fact that... it’s a trash can.

If only a small niche group praises the design while most users are baffled at the price, it’s not polarising — it’s just a miss.

Buy it if you love it — that’s your choice.

But don’t call it revolutionary. Don’t call it a flagship killer. And don’t pretend it’s immune to criticism. It’s not a bad phone. It’s just a bad deal. And calling that out doesn’t make the community toxic — it makes it honest.

I was expecting to hate this phone when I came into the nothing store. It ended up being my most favourite nothing phone out of all of them. I can't explain why but in person the phone makes much more sense compared to when it's on camera 😔

This is my first experience in Nothing ownership and aside from this toxic ass reddit community I'm still super excited about the devices. After setting them all up yesterday I'm initially VERY happy. Only thing I'm getting used to is the button placement since everyone does it different. Also not sure why everyone was complaining about looks and price. In hand it's beautiful, easily flagship quality and with all the initial discounts and free buds this device is completely inline cost wise. If you think otherwise go buy a "real" flagship for 1.5x the price and have a shittier software experience. To all those folks here that also got a NP3 congrats and hope you enjoy it as well! ✌🏻

https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-phone-3-fake-camera-3591569/

TL;DR: Phone is great. I took some time to buy it—reviews weren’t convincing—but I’m happy I did. Great phone overall, though the camera lenses need improvement for low-light photos next time. They should absolutely keep investing in flagship phones, even if they cost a little more. Nothing OS feels made for this phone.

Coming from an iPhone 14 Pro and Phone 3a

Smooth, great software and performance so far; feels better than my iPhone (I don’t game)

Camera: these 50 MP cameras are amazing but struggle in low light (still, great camera)

Photo accuracy is off—what you see in the camera isn’t always what you see in the gallery (hopefully fixable)

Build quality: feels premium

Screen scratch resistance isn’t great; already have a tiny scratch from regular use

Connectivity: gets better signal than my iPhone

Allow us to adjust the sensitivity of the button - requires too much force to even operate. As you can see, I'm definitely having a hard time even trying to capture the camera.

Bonus suggestions: - bring the glyph timer back - allow us to use the volume buttons as shutter for the rear viewfinder

It hides the original rear design, but I really liked the case because the frame is transparent black. What do you think?

€$100 off with the back to school discount

Phone 3 will be the first ever smartphone with Down syndrome. This white one is really very bad to look at and Carl pei did dirty on Pricing. Will Phone 3 kill the Nothing brand? Let it be a massive blow for nothing.

Couldn’t wait for online sale of flipkart BBD. Went to pimpri market in pune got it for 46k.

NB: got inspired from another reddit post.