Phone (3) + Android 16 + NOS 3.5

Z_Aid

Okay. Hear me out

I know you guys are angry realising the next product launch is not Phone 3. I’ll keep it short and let you guys do the math.

So we are seeing a trend here , Nothing sticking to product launch dates. (a) series will be launched in march so we should expect the flagship Phone (3) in July ( like P1 and P2 ). Now this might not be a popular opinion but I think they made a good choice.

As we all know Google is now supposed to launch Android updates earlier than the original dates i.e May , June , July as per official website.

So when the Phone 3 launches , it will be with Android 16 with N OS 3.5. I think NOS 3.5 will bring the major AI capabilities Nothing has been cooking and (a) series launch will give them the financial boost.

I am extremely excited to see how these months will go , what are your expectations from Phone 3. Here are mine :

6.3 inch display
Better haptics
Good telephoto camera ( better than 3 a )
Software refinements
Some more thought into quick settings and app icon design

aniketrege1991

Z_Aid great analysis. This would really help the developers of nothing to get beyond imaginations with your skills display. And we together can get NOTHING on top of the RANKS leaving everyone and everything behind.

NitinTomar_tv7dk8tvut

Z_Aid curve display

JefRoftin

Z_Aid community members and all nothing consumers need to understand this 💯

Revanth_azD0TvpUnS

Z_Aid

What do u think about the chipset which will be used in phone 3

AbhiStark780

This is most likely to happen I guess

VijaysekarJ

With phone 2 they won best upgraded phone award from mkbhd. I think they will hope to repeat the same this year also. So definitely it will be a upgraded hardware and software experience. Little more wait is no problem to see a well refined product from Nothing. With 6.3 inch form factor I wish they can demolish all other competitors.

SPICER.09

VijaysekarJ winning the award from mkbhd is like getting a knitted shirt for Xmas off grandma . .

PavankumarSahu

Make your budget to July - agust

vovan-v

6.3 inch display - no way- the display will be bigger i think between 6.5-6.7 inch

VijaysekarJ

I would like to see magsafe compatibility also in phone 3

Bubi

Z_Aid Great analysis. I have basically the same thoughts. At first I was a bit bummed that it’s 3a, but thinking about it more carefully, it makes sense.

They’ll be able to test the capabilities of the telephoto lens on the 3a and refine it for the flagship 3. Also, the price range of the (a) series allowed them to gather a wider user base (a lot of people bought Phone(2a), specially in India). This provides Nothing with a lot of data and feedback.

Moreover, they released 2a last year around march, if I remember correctly, so it’s consistent with the timeline of their releases.

Regarding the software, while I do think that Phone(3) might come with a major update (i.e. NOS 3.5), I still don’t think that the great AI capabilities are going to be there. Other big brands such as Samsung and Apple are struggling with their AI implementations at the moment, so I guess that Nothing would take a bit more time to have everything completely refined and keep their status of having a polished smooth software experience.

I think that maybe when Carl teased about an AI OS and AI capabilities it was more about the vision for the future of the company, than an announcement of upcoming releases. We have to keep in mind that in business matters, companies plan years ahead, so I would not take the CEO’s words so literal.

Anyways, let’s see what the 3a series brings us and hope that Phone (3) exceeds all expectations

VijaysekarJ If I’m not mistaken, Apple holds the patent on magsafe in phone devices. Otherwise, we would’ve already seen magsafe implementations in other brands like Samsung. It is however possible to buy a Magsafe case for any device, which from a practical perspective would be almost the same.

Praneel Kabra

VijaysekarJ don’t think that’s possible with the transparent back

vovan-v

NitinTomar_tv7dk8tvut oh no only no curve display

SINDHEG

It is a good time to focus on Needs and Wants. Expections are more but need to retain old devices (Nothing 1 to……). NOTHING 1 WAS THE BENCHMARK FOR THE NOTING EVOLUTION.

Animatorakash

Okay, I understand. But what do you guys think will they bring the AI features they’re developing for Phone 3 to Phone 2 as well??

Z_Aid

Animatorakash Definitely! They are a software first company. Rest assured. I’ll keep my Phone 2 for a while even after 3 comes out. We will at least get the updates upto NOs 4

AkY_X3twJ177lt

I think you need to focus more on the software and less on hardware. Today, there are still basic problems such as very low sound volume in tones and notifications, as well as the bug that automatically silences notifications.
The Bluetooth connection remains a mystery on this phone, having to put it in pairing mode every time you want to connect with certain previously linked devices. (Nothing Phone 2 OS 3.0)

MadOne

Display must be at least 1.5k or even 2k. Phone 2 display is only 1k.

Pranjal_XjoE9068VS

Dim.9400 or 8 elite with better TSR (480 should do) - thats all that is missing tbh among other stuff like camera algorithms, custom fonts (not themes),and thats basically it. Literally nothing else

Z_Aid

Pranjal_XjoE9068VS Yes. The camera hardware can be good yet lack when producing results. The processing needs to be good. I hope they have figured this out🤌

Z_Aid

Revanth_azD0TvpUnS I think it will be 8 gen 3. And honestly that’s enough , there’s no out of the world games out there. We saw how well they optimized the 8+ Gen 1 in Phone (2) , which by the way can handle warzone mobile easily and I have been playing since the game launched.

So long things short , 8 gen 3 will be enough and hopefully the prices for them are cheaper

sajeershamc

Please give us a small Nothing Phone 3 (6.1 inch).