Samsung and Google have a new Android rival that's like Nothing you've seen before

Samsung and Google might make some of the most popular phones on the planet, but they are now going head-to-head with another new rival. Nothing has been shaking up the Android market since it launched its first phone back in 2022. Now the UK-based tech giant is back with an all-new call maker called the Phone (3) and it packs one very unique feature that Galaxy and Pixel devices can't match.

On the rear case of the Phone (3) is a new Glyph Matrix micro-LED display which offers the ability to see alerts, view timers and even play games without ever using the main 6.67-inch main AMOLED panel on the font.

Nothing says the Glyph Matrix has been designed to reduce screen time and streamline how users receive key information.

Those who have used or seen Nothing devices in the past will be well aware of the Glyph Interface found on previous phones, which glowed and flashed when calls or texts arrived.

That unique system is now gone, with Nothing clearly thinking that this new small screen on the rear panel is more useful.

Just like all of predecessors, the Phone (3) looks very different from the norm with it featuring a see-through case that lets you peek inside.

There's an improved triple-lens rear camera system on the back as well which offers better shots at night along with the ability to record video in stunning 4K resolution.

The Phone (3) is also powered by a fast Snapdragon® 8s Gen 4 processor and it features a massive 5150mAh battery which can be fast charged or refilled wirelessly.

Of course, like all new smartphones there's also some smart AI included which helps speed up tasks such as searching the web, editing photos and sorting inboxes.

“Tech has become boring; every phone looks the same, feels the same, does the same,” said Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing.

“That’s why we took our time. After two years of focused development, Phone (3) is our answer: a flagship built to make tech feel personal again. To spark creativity, reflect identity, and give people more control over how they connect and create. At Nothing, we don’t follow trends, we build with intention, and we build with our community.”

If any of that sounds enticing, the Phone (3) will be available in black and white in two configurations.

There's the 12 GB + 256 GB version for £799 or the 16 GB + 512 GB model for £899.

Global pre-orders begin 4 July 2025.