By Mohit Singhania | Updated: June 25 2025
If your phone doesn’t turn heads when you pull it out, is it even worth flexing? Well, tech lovers — Carl Pei’s Nothing is back, and this time, they’re not just dropping specs — they’re dropping the mic and setting the stage on fire.
Nothing Phone 3 is officially being made in India, and the company’s announcement isn’t subtle — it’s LOUD, bold, unapologetically desi, and dripping with ambition. Forget slow claps — this is a full Bollywood-style entry, complete with fireworks and power poses.
Let’s stir this tech curry with every ingredient we’ve got — facts, official confirmations, spice, and a generous dollop of drama — because this isn’t just another phone launch. This is a movement.
From Tamil Nadu With Love: Made in India, Served Globally
It’s officially confirmed — Nothing Phone 3 will be manufactured at the BYD Electronics facility in Tamil Nadu, which already assembled the Phone 1 and 2. But this time, Nothing is shouting it from the rooftops. Nothing Phone 3 will be the company’s first flagship officially manufactured in India.
Akis Evangelidis, the desi tech commander-in-chief at Nothing India, says:
“Every one of our smartphones has been manufactured here. With Phone 3, we’re doubling down on our investment in local manufacturing, talent, and innovation.”
And what makes this factory even cooler? Over 500 people work there — 95% of them women.
This isn’t just production. It’s progress.
Why This “Made in India” Is Masala Gold
You’ve heard it before — “Made in India.” But this time, it hits different:
- The campaign is built around it — not buried in footnotes
- It ties into faster launches, fewer delays, and India-first rollouts
- It brings cost-cutting benefits — GST, import duties, shipping
- It enables 330+ service centers and new exclusive hubs
This isn’t token nationalism. It’s strategic domination.
What’s Official, What’s Leaked — Full Breakdown
Forget half-baked rumors. Here’s what’s real (or very close to real) based on reliable confirmations:
Launch Date
- July 1, 2025 – Official “Come to Play” event in London
Processor
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 – Confirmed by multiple insider sources
- Same chip as Poco F6, built for flagship-lite pricing
Display
- 6.7–6.8″ AMOLED, 120Hz, LTPO panel
- Up to 3000 nits brightness (same ballpark as latest flagships)
Battery & Charging
- 5000mAh battery
- 45W wired charging + 15W wireless charging
Camera Setup
- Triple-camera setup — 50MP primary confirmed via renders
- Likely ultra-wide + 2x or 3x telephoto or portrait sensor
Glyph Interface
- Officially gone – confirmed by Nothing via teaser video
Software & Storage
- Nothing OS 3.0 based on Android 15
- 12GB RAM base, up to 512GB storage (as per leaks)
Pricing Punch
Expected India price: ₹39,999–₹43,999
- At this range, it undercuts OnePlus 12R and iQOO 12
- Beats them in design, and maybe even repair convenience
This could be the best-specced phone under ₹45K in India — period.
No Glyph = New Identity
Yes, the flashy Glyph lights are officially gone. But here’s why that might be a power move:
- Simpler back design = space for better internals
- Professional look = wider market appeal
- Focus now shifts to performance, camera, and AI features
Nothing is growing up. And doing it in style.
Reminder: This Is Not the 3a Pro
Let’s clear the air. Nothing Phone 3 is a separate flagship, not an upgrade of 3a or 3a Pro:
| Model | Price | Chipset | Camera | Unique Selling Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3a | ₹24,999 | Snapdragon 7s G3 | Dual 50MP | Essential Key + Glyph |
| 3a Pro | ₹29,999 | Snapdragon 7s G3 | Periscope Zoom | IP68 + eSIM |
| Phone 3 | ₹39–43K | Snapdragon 8s G3 | Triple Flagship | Flagship specs, clean look |
Masala Meter: Heat Check
| Feature | Heat Level 🌶️ | Why It’s 🔥 |
|---|---|---|
| Made in India Strategy | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ | Centerpiece of global launch |
| Glyph Removal (Official) | 🌶️🌶️🌶️ | Controversial, brave |
| Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Chip | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ | Perfect blend of power + price |
| Camera Configuration | 🌶️🌶️🌶️ | Renders confirm upgrade |
| Retail Service Expansion | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ | 330+ centers, 5 new exclusive hubs |
Final Verdict: Spicy, Stylish, and Finally Local
This isn’t a gimmick launch. This is Nothing’s boldest and most India-centric phone ever.
Transparent legacy? Gone.
Gimmicks? Stripped.
Performance? Dialed up.
Camera? Ready to stun.
Made in India. Built to flex. Priced to slay.
It’s not just Phone 3 — it’s Nothing becoming Everything.
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