Carl Pei, the founder and CEO of Nothing, has officially announced that the Nothing Phone (3) is on its way. During a recent AMA session on X, he indicated that the phone will be released sometime between July and September. This timeline suggests that the company is maintaining its traditional summer launch schedule, despite some uncertainties earlier in the year.
For context, the Nothing Phone (1) debuted in July 2022, followed by the Nothing Phone (2) in July 2023. Although Nothing chose to forgo a flagship release earlier this year to focus on the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, it appears the company has not strayed from its annual release pattern. The key difference this time is that news about the launch is coming later than expected.
In the meantime, Nothing has been busy promoting its new midrange models. The market currently features the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Phone (3a) Pro, with the CMF Phone (2) Pro set to be available soon. With such an array of budget-friendly options, the Nothing Phone (3) will need to offer distinctive features and enhancements to carve out its place in the product lineup.
At this point, specific details regarding the design and hardware of the Nothing Phone (3) remain undisclosed. No specifications have been leaked, teaser videos are yet to appear, and there hasn’t been a first look at the device thus far. This lack of early information is unusual for Nothing, which typically provides cryptic hints months prior to a launch.
However, with the anticipated release in July, more information might emerge in May or June. Considering that the Nothing Phone (2) marked a significant improvement over the original model, with better software, battery life, and hardware refinement, the upcoming phone faces the challenge of competing with established flagship devices from larger brands. If the Nothing Phone (3) can enhance its performance while remaining budget-friendly, it may finally attract attention beyond the tech enthusiast community.
Conversely, with the impressive reception of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro in the midrange sector, delivering a true upgrade for the Nothing Phone (3) will be essential for its success.