New Nothing Phone (3) Teased by Carl Pei on Social Media

Highlights

  • Carl Pei hints at Nothing Phone (3) with revised Quick Settings menu on social media

  • Speculation about a new ‘Action’ button similar to iPhone 15 and Realme 12

  • Quick Settings panel revamped with circular icons and new toggle options

  • Rumors suggest a budget CMF Phone (1) also in development, starting at around Rs 12,000

A new Nothing Phone might be in the pipeline, as a recent image by the CEO of the company, Carl Pei, on the social media platform X—formerly Twitter—seems to hint at it.

Pei posted pictures of the revised Quick Settings menu and asked users for their feedback.

Now, the Nothing Phone in the picture is a bit different from the previous ones because it has one more button on the bottom of the power button.

This button is leading to speculation that it could be an ‘Action’ button, as seen in the iPhone 15 series or the Realme 12, that lets the user design shortcut actions.

Nothing Phone (3) Teased?

Carl Pei hints at Nothing Phone (3) with revised Quick Settings menu on social media

As of now, there’s relatively little information on the supposedly upcoming Nothing Phone (3), but the appearance of this supposed ‘Action’ button has gotten the imagination going among tech fans, who wonder what else will come to the next device.

Nothing has changed in the revamped Quick Settings panel, which Pei previously teased.

The Quick Settings toggles now utilize classic circular iconography, and a new mobile data toggle has been added. 

In addition, the Wi-Fi toggle size is now smaller, the brightness slider is moved down and appears thicker, and a new slider to toggle between ring and vibration modes has been added.

A successor to the Nothing Phone (2) is long overdue as the phone has been out since July last year.

However, there’s absolutely nothing concrete about the Nothing Phone (3).

Nothing CMF Smartphone in Works

Speculation about a new ‘Action’ button similar to iPhone 15 and Realme 12

Sources suggest that Nothing is indeed working on a device codenamed the CMF Phone (1), which is rumored to be a rebranded version of the Nothing Phone (2a). 

This budget smartphone is expected to start at around Rs 12,000 (approximately $150).

While the details surrounding the potential Nothing Phone (3) remain shrouded in mystery, the teased redesign of the Quick Settings menu and the presence of a new button have certainly sparked excitement.

Nothing Phone 3 Specs

GENERAL

Sim Type Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual Sim Yes
Sim Size Nano+Nano SIM
Device Type Smartphone
Release Date June 27, 2024 (Expected)

DESIGN

Dimensions
Bezel less Yes

DISPLAY

Type Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors)
Touch Yes, 380 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio 20:9
PPI ~ 402 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio ~ 88.8%
Glass Type Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Features HDR10+, 10-bit Colour Depth, 1000000:1 Contrast Ratio, 600 nits Brightness and 1200 nits Peak Brightness, 60 Hz – 120 Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate , Haptic Touch Motors
Notch Yes, Punch Hole

MEMORY

RAM 8 GB
Expandable RAM Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage 128 GB
Storage Type UFS 3.1
Card Slot No

CONNECTIVITY

GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G Yes
4G Yes
5G Yes
VoLTE Yes, Dual Stand-By
Wifi Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC
USB Yes, USB-C v3.1
USB Features USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage

EXTRA

GPS Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, NavIC
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, In Display
Face Unlock Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core, Front RGB Sensor
3.5mm Headphone Jack No
NFC Yes
Water Resistance No
Splash Resistant Yes
IP Rating IP53
Dust Resistant Yes
Extra Features Glyph Interface, Nothing OS

CAMERA

Rear Camera 64 MP f/1.88 (Wide Angle)
50 MP (Telephoto)
32 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus
Camera Sensor Sony IMX766
Features OIS and EIS Image Stabilisation, Night Mode Panorama, Portrait Mode, Beauty Mode, Bokeh, HDR, Google Filter, Scene Detection, Live Photo, Document Mode, Night mode, Extreme Night Mode, Night Video, Expert Mode, Panorama, Slow-Mo (120 fps), Timelapse, 114° Field of View
Video Recording 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD
Flash Yes, Dual LED
Front Camera Punch Hole 32 MP (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash
Front Video Recording 1080p @ 30 fps FHD

TECHNICAL

OS Android v14
Chipset qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen3
CPU 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details 1xCortex-X4 @3.0GHz & 4xCortex-A720 @ .8GHz, 3xCortex-A520 @2.0GHz
GPU Adreno GPU
Java No
Browser Yes, supports HTML5

MULTIMEDIA

Email Yes
Music MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4
Video MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM
FM Radio No
Document Reader Yes

BATTERY

Type Non-Removable Battery
Size 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast Charging Yes, 100W Fast Charging
Wireless Charging Yes, 50W Qi Wireless Charging
Reverse Charging Yes, 5W

FAQs

What new feature was hinted at in Carl Pei’s recent post?

Carl Pei’s post hints at a new ‘Action’ button on the Nothing Phone (3), similar to the iPhone 15 and Realme 12, allowing users to design shortcut actions.

What changes are seen in the revised Quick Settings menu?

The revised Quick Settings menu features circular icons, a new mobile data toggle, a smaller Wi-Fi toggle, a thicker brightness slider, and a new slider for toggling between ring and vibration modes.

Is there any confirmed information about the Nothing Phone (3)?

There is no concrete information about the Nothing Phone (3) yet, but the teaser has sparked speculation and excitement among tech enthusiasts.

What is the rumored CMF Phone (1)?

The CMF Phone (1) is rumored to be a budget smartphone, potentially a rebranded version of the Nothing Phone (2a), expected to start at around Rs 12,000 (approximately $150).

When was the Nothing Phone (2) released?

The Nothing Phone (2) was released in July last year, making a successor like the Nothing Phone (3) long overdue.

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Also Read: Nothing Phone 2a Launch Set for March 5; To Launch in India and UK