Nothing Phone (3) teardown reveals a surprisingly sturdy, repairable smartphone

The Nothing Phone (3) might pack its fair share of controversial design decisions, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a sturdy piece of tech.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Nothing Phone (3) might pack its fair share of controversial design decisions, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a sturdy piece of tech.
Expand Expanding CloseSilicon-carbon batteries have made it possible for recent smartphones to launch with huge batteries, but many have been wondering why the tech hasn’t made its way to more smartphones, such as Samsung’s Galaxy lineup, Google Pixel devices, the iPhone, and others, and there are two key reasons for this.
Expand Expanding CloseIf you’re interested in Nothing Phone (3), a solid offer on Amazon pairs the device with the brand’s Headphone (1) release at a big discount, right as Nothing’s entire audio lineup is on sale.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Nothing Phone (3) is a device that was always going to come with mixed reactions. But after spending a week with it, I’m a pretty big fan. Why? Because, regardless of what the marketing says, it gets the fundamentals absolutely right,
Expand Expanding CloseNothing’s new Phone (3) is the company’s self-described first “true flagship,” a designation that, personally, I think is a mistake. But it also brings up the question, if the Nothing Phone (3) isn’t a “true flagship,” is Google’s Pixel?
Expand Expanding CloseNothing mostly gets eyes for its smartphones at this point, but it’s audio that put this brand on the map. Over time, Nothing has built up a reputation for delivering excellent value in its audio products and rock solid sound quality at the same time. The Nothing Ear series blew away my expectations last year, so I was thrilled to hear the company was working on a pair of over-ear headphones. After hours of listening, though, I have mixed feelings about Nothing Headphone (1), as they don’t quite deliver the same charm as the earbuds.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Nothing Phone (3) isn’t the company’s first real foray into the US — that’d be 2023’s $600 Nothing Phone (2) — but it does feel like it’s the first time the brand is taking this market seriously. I’m not sure it’s the right device.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing has confirmed that its Android 16 update, Nothing OS 4.0, will be available before the end of September.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Nothing Phone (3) is, undoubtedly, the best phone the company has put out to date, but despite the messaging that this is a “true flagship,” it’s not. That said, I think I like this new chapter for the Nothing Phone.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing has broken away from the LED-laden rear panel that users love, and has introduced the Nothing Phone (3) with something called a “Glyph Matrix.” The new display technically offers more than Nothing’s previous phones, including interaction with proprietary games.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing numerous teasers and even more leaks, Nothing Headphone (1) has officially arrived with its unique design, audio tuned by KEF, and a mid-July release date.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Nothing Phone (3) has arrived as the company’s first high-end device since 2023, and with its highest price yet at $799. Here’s what you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing a prior leak that turned out to be false, a newer leak of the Nothing Phone (3) design has surfaced and, perhaps unfortunately, this one is very likely to be legitimate.
Expand Expanding CloseAhead of its launch event next week, Nothing has confirmed that Phone (3) will be launching with the camera feature that was missing from its predecessor, a telephoto lens.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Nothing Phone (3) may not have the chipset many were expecting, but it’s still shaping up to be an enticing new device. In the latest leak, we’re getting a better idea around the battery and charging situation, with Nothing Phone (3) set to beat both Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy flagships in both metrics.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing’s new headphones are polarizing, even among manufacturers. Sennheiser poked fun at a leaked image of Nothing’s new very square and very unique headphones, saying it would likely never release something similar.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Nothing Phone (1) is on its last year of software support and, before closing up shop, the device has just picked up one of Android 15’s core features in Private Space – or at least Nothing’s take on it.
Expand Expanding CloseAhead of the company’s July 1st launch event, Nothing’s first over-the-ear headphones have leaked thanks to several early hands-ons, and so far, they’re looking as stylish and unique as you might expect.
Expand Expanding CloseAfter a bunch of teasers, Nothing has offered a first look at the new “Glyph Matrix” lights on the back of Nothing Phone (3), while also disproving a recent leaked design.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Nothing Phone (3) will be getting the longest support timeline of any Nothing Phone thus far, but it still lags just a bit behind the rest of the industry in terms of Android updates.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing’s Essential Space feature is a clever use of AI, but a potential price point spotted for the feature suggested that it would be anything but cheap in the long run. In a new video, though, Nothing says that, at least in its current form, Essential Space won’t come with a price tag.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Nothing Phone (3) is said to be the brand’s first “true” flagship, but it’ll be missing at least one flagship spec, as the company has just announced that it will forgo the use of Snapdragon 8 Elite and instead use the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset.
Expand Expanding CloseAfter a hint earlier this year, it has now been officially confirmed that Nothing Phone (3) will be sold in the US market, and with actual carrier support behind it too.
Expand Expanding CloseBefore it made a big splash, Nothing had purchased some of the remains of Essential, and it turns out that was almost exclusively about the name of the company.
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