July 10, 2025: Nothing has officially unveiled its highly anticipated flagship smartphone — the Nothing Phone (3) — in India, targeting the premium smartphone segment. With top-tier specifications and aggressive pricing, the British brand is clearly positioning the Phone (3) as a direct challenger to Apple’s iPhone 16 and Samsung’s Galaxy S25.
Here’s how the three flagship phones compare across key categories:
Processor & Performance
- Nothing Phone (3): Powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, it offers up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, promising a smooth and powerful user experience.
- Samsung Galaxy S25: Equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, it comes with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, providing flagship-grade performance.
- Apple iPhone 16: Runs on Apple’s new A18 chip with 8GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. While RAM is lower, Apple’s hardware-software optimization typically compensates for it.
Display
- Nothing Phone (3): Boasts a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1.5K (1,260 x 2,800 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate, and an impressive 4,500 nits peak brightness.
- Samsung Galaxy S25: Features a 6.15-inch Dynamic AMOLED FHD+ screen (1,080 x 2,340 pixels), also supporting a 120Hz refresh rate.
- iPhone 16: Offers a 6.1-inch XDR OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, 2,000 nits peak brightness, and a pixel resolution of 1,179 x 2,556 pixels.
Camera Setup
- Nothing Phone (3): Sports a triple 50MP rear camera system — a main shooter, an ultra-wide, and a periscope telephoto lens — making it a strong contender in mobile photography.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16: Full camera specifications are yet to be fully detailed for this article, but both are expected to bring incremental improvements in photography and videography, continuing their brand legacies.
Verdict So Far
With a bold design language and top-end specifications, the Nothing Phone (3) makes a strong case for itself in the ultra-competitive flagship market. While Apple’s iPhone 16 continues to rely on ecosystem loyalty and optimization, and Samsung’s Galaxy S25 offers premium versatility, Nothing seems ready to disrupt the market with aggressive specs at a likely more competitive price point.
Stay tuned for detailed pricing, hands-on reviews, and real-world performance comparisons as more details emerge.