81
Mat Smith
Engadget
“However, a less-than-flagship chipset and inconsistent camera performance detract from the appeal of an otherwise intriguing phone with slick software and a unique design.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Bright high-resolution OLED display
- Solid camera performance
- Polished Android skin
- IP68-rated water resistant body
- Five years OS updates
- Fantastic battery life
Points of Contention
- Unremarkable design aesthetic
- No major innovations
- Accidental edge touches
- Limited market differentiation
- Not a true flagship processor
- Lacks mmWave 5G support
Professional Reviews
8 reviews from 8 critics80
Nirave Gondhia
Digital Trends
“Yet, it’s hard to recommend as it doesn’t have a flagship chipset like its closest rivals, many of which are available for less.”
80
Iyaz Akhtar
PCMag
“The Nothing Phone (3) is the company's best yet, thanks to its beautiful screen, strong performance, capable cameras, and standout design.”
80
Raymond Wong
Gizmodo
“Taken as a whole, the Phone 3 is exactly what I expect from Nothing, the London-based technology startup led by ex-OnePlus cofounder Carl Pei that’s known for stirring up strong opinions with its eye-catching, transparent gadgets.”
80
Tom Bedford
TechRadar
“In fact, many of Nothing's design and software choices on this phone seem intentionally outlandish, which is both a reason to buy it and avoid it.”
70
Julian Chokkattu
Wired
“It hits the right notes of what you want and expect in a phone, and then goes above and beyond in style and aesthetics.”
65
Ars Technica
The Nothing Phone 3 delivers a bright, high-resolution display and solid camera performance with a polished Android skin. However, its unremarkable design and lack of major innovations make it a competent but unexciting option in a crowded flagship market.
60
Dominic Preston
The Verge
“If that appeals, then the Nothing Phone 3 is a unique flagship. Just make sure you’re happy with putting form over function.”
