Nothing is making a bold statement with its upcoming Phone (3), promising significantly extended software support that aims to challenge industry norms. The company has officially confirmed that the Nothing Phone (3) will receive five years of major Android OS updates and an impressive seven years of security patches.
This represents a substantial upgrade compared to the previous Nothing Phone (2), which offered three years of Android updates and four years of security patches. For many users who value device longevity and continued feature support, this prolonged commitment is a major selling point.
Why the Extended Support? It’s About the Chip
According to company co-founder Akis Evangelidis, the decision behind this boosted support is directly linked to the choice of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 system-on-chip (SoC) for the Phone (3). Evangelidis indicated that this new chip paves the way for “better software support – ‘5 & 7’ instead of ‘4 & 4’,” subtly contrasting it with the typical support cycles associated with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Beyond enabling extended updates, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is expected to deliver considerable performance gains. Evangelidis highlighted improvements of 88% in GPU speed, 33% faster CPU, and a significant 125% increase in NPU speed compared to the chip powering the Nothing Phone (2).
Beyond Software: Positioning the Phone (3) as a Flagship
While enhanced software longevity is a key announcement, other recent details point towards the Nothing Phone (3) being positioned higher in the market than its predecessors.
Recent leaks, including a premature listing on Walmart’s business page, suggest a stronger push into the North American market with full support for AT&T and T-Mobile’s 4G and 5G bands in the US and Canada.
The Walmart listing, though potentially featuring incorrect specs in some areas, hinted at a possible 16GB RAM / 512GB storage configuration, a step up from the expected baseline of 12GB RAM / 256GB storage. Rumors also peg the starting price for the Nothing Phone (3) around $799 for the 12GB/256GB model, rising to potentially $899 for the higher configuration. This pricing squarely places the device in “flagship territory,” indicating Nothing’s ambition to compete directly with high-end offerings from established brands.
Company teasers have further built anticipation, hinting at the use of “premium materials,” “major performance upgrades,” and “software that really levels things up.”
Adding another layer of intrigue, rumors suggest a notable design change: the potential absence of the signature Glyph LED interface on the rear panel. Instead, whispers indicate the possibility of a new dot-matrix display, drawing comparisons to designs seen on some gaming phones.
With the Nothing Phone (3) expected to launch in July, the combination of industry-leading software support, a powerful new chip, potential flagship specs and pricing, and rumored design innovations is setting the stage for Nothing’s most ambitious device yet.
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