85
NotebookcheckRead review ↗
“With the Phone (3), Nothing remains true to its philosophy of developing smartphones that are a little different from the competition.”
Publisher score: 85/100 · 10mo ago
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Nothing Phone (3)
$799 · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · 1 year old
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“With the Phone (3), Nothing remains true to its philosophy of developing smartphones that are a little different from the competition.”
Notebookcheck · 85
Most cautious review signal
“It's not the best phone you can get for this price, but the Nothing Phone (3) is certainly unique among entry-level flagship phones.”
Expert Reviews · 69
This meta-score blends 9 publisher scores with 2 assessed scores — real published reviews that didn’t print a number, which we rate 0–100 from the reviewer’s written verdict. Assessed reviews are labeled as such.
Tech publication reviews
84
GSMArenaRead review ↗
“The Phone (3) isn't the obvious best buy in its class - but it is the most distinctive, and for some, that's more than enough.”
Publisher score: 4.2/5 · 12mo ago
81
EngadgetRead review ↗
“The Phone 3 is a much better phone than the two-year-old Nothing Phone 2, but it's also $200 more expensive, making any shortcomings more apparent.”
Publisher score: 81/100 · 11mo ago
80
Tom's GuideRead review ↗
“Nothing changes — substantially and for the better”
Publisher score: 4/5 · 12mo ago
80
“It's the best Nothing phone yet, offering a polished smartphone experience that's uniquely Nothing.”
Assessed from verdict: 80/100 · 12mo ago
80
Android AuthorityRead review ↗
“It's called a flagship, but sometimes it feels like a really good mid-ranger. Either way, this is another strong offering from Nothing.”
Publisher score: 8/10 · 10mo ago
80
TechRadarRead review ↗
“The Nothing Phone 3 matches Samsung and Apple flagships in price, but has its own novel appeal.”
Publisher score: 4/5 · 7mo ago
80
Trusted Reviews
“It's not quite a flagship killer at £799/$799, but it's a charming slow-burner that makes you want to keep picking it up.”
Publisher score: 4/5 · 12mo ago
75
Android PoliceRead review ↗
“The Nothing Phone 3 isn't the safest, most powerful, or highest specification smartphone you can buy, but it is unique, and often the most fun choice too.”
Publisher score: 7.5/10 · 10mo ago
70
Wired
“Nothing’s latest flagship phone may not be the best value, but it certainly has charm.”
Publisher score: 7/10 · 12mo ago
69
“It's not the best phone you can get for this price, but the Nothing Phone (3) is certainly unique among entry-level flagship phones.”
Assessed from verdict: 69/100 · 12mo ago
Additional review coverage
9to5GoogleCoverage
Nothing Phone (3) review
“After using it for the past few months, I actually think it's a pretty good option for its price.”
Source page · 6mo ago
TechRadarCoverage
Nothing Phone 3 review
“The Nothing Phone 3 matches Samsung and Apple flagships in price, but has its own novel appeal.”
Source page · 7mo ago
SlashGearCoverage
Nothing Phone (3) review
“This phone is a true flagship, but it's not the best phone you can buy at this price.”
Source page · 10mo ago
NotebookcheckCoverage
Nothing Phone (3) review
“With the Phone (3), Nothing remains true to its philosophy of developing smartphones that are a little different from the competition.”
Source page · 10mo ago
Android PoliceCoverage
Nothing Phone (3) review
“The Nothing Phone 3 isn't the safest, most powerful, or highest specification smartphone you can buy, but it is unique, and often the most fun choice too.”
Source page · 10mo ago
Android AuthorityCoverage
Nothing Phone 3 review
“It's called a flagship, but sometimes it feels like a really good mid-ranger. Either way, this is another strong offering from Nothing.”
Source page · 10mo ago
EngadgetCoverage
Nothing Phone (3) review
“The Phone 3 is a much better phone than the two-year-old Nothing Phone 2, but it's also $200 more expensive, making any shortcomings more apparent.”
Source page · 11mo ago
Tech AdvisorCoverage
Nothing Phone (3) review
“However, unless you love the wacky design, the identically priced Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 are better long-term choices for most people.”
Source page · 12mo ago