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Aug 26, 2026 7:02 AM

Nothing Phone (3) 5G Unlocked Cell Phone: 16 + 512GB $599, 12 + 256GB

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Amazon has Select Nothing Phone (3) 5G Unlocked Cell Phones on sale from $499. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix & Community Member neomatrixviper [Discuss] for finding this deal.

Available Options:Best Buy also has Select Nothing Phone (3) 5G Unlocked Cell Phones on sale from $499. Shipping is free.

Available Options:Specs:
  • Display: 6.67" 1260x2800 120Hz AMOLED
  • Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite 3.21GHz
  • Storage: 256GB internal storage / 512GB internal storage
  • Memory: 12GB RAM / 16GB RAM
  • Rear Cameras: 50MP
  • Front Camera: 50MP
  • Water resistant
  • Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6
  • 5150 mAh Battery (Up to 12 hrs)
  • Android 15
  • 2.98 x 6.32 x 0.35 inches

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Amazon has Select Nothing Phone (3) 5G Unlocked Cell Phones on sale from $499. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix & Community Member neomatrixviper [Discuss] for finding this deal.

Available Options:Best Buy also has Select Nothing Phone (3) 5G Unlocked Cell Phones on sale from $499. Shipping is free.

Available Options:Specs:
  • Display: 6.67" 1260x2800 120Hz AMOLED
  • Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite 3.21GHz
  • Storage: 256GB internal storage / 512GB internal storage
  • Memory: 12GB RAM / 16GB RAM
  • Rear Cameras: 50MP
  • Front Camera: 50MP
  • Water resistant
  • Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6
  • 5150 mAh Battery (Up to 12 hrs)
  • Android 15
  • 2.98 x 6.32 x 0.35 inches

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Nothing Phone 3 comes across as a clean, well-specced Android with strong RAM and storage, especially in the 512GB model, and the glyph lights still have a niche appeal. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is repeatedly identified as top tier mid range rather than the Snapdragon 8 Elite, so the performance story is solid but not flagship class. At around $500, the weight and screen quality draw criticism, and Verizon compatibility is a concern because of incomplete band coverage. It looks like a better fit for buyers who want the design and specs without expecting full flagship polish.

Common Questions (4)

  • No. The phone is listed as using the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, which is a top-tier mid-range chip rather than Qualcomm's Elite flagship tier. The product description should be corrected if it says otherwise.

  • At this price, it can be a strong value if you want the brand-new 512GB model and Nothing's clean software plus Glyph features. A few commenters still prefer used flagships like the Galaxy S24 Ultra or S25 Ultra at similar money for better cameras, display, and performance.

  • It does not have complete CDMA/Verizon band coverage, so it is not a good choice for Verizon use. One comment says it may only be missing Band 5, but another specifically warns against using it on Verizon at all.

  • It weighs 218g, so it is not especially light, but one owner says that weight is manageable. Another owner describes it as heavy and says the screen is mediocre, which matters if you want a lighter-feeling phone.

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Aug 26, 2026 8:47 PM
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beastonprowlAug 26, 2026 8:47 PM
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It's only worth about $400 for the 256gb model
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Aug 26, 2026 8:52 PM
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BeautifulRoute6107Aug 26, 2026 8:52 PM
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I know it's apples to oranges here, but for $500, I'd rather buy a Razr 2025
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Aug 26, 2026 8:54 PM
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koge811Aug 26, 2026 8:54 PM
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finally the real prices of phones without idiotic msrp. by apple samsung google for subpar specs using ai to justify price.

but too bad nothing has no promo from carriers.

also for idiots
https://nanoreview.net/en/phone-c...ng-phone-3
install gcam if theres a decent port.

but anyway im waiting for real deals not pixel samsung apple scam.
Aug 26, 2026 8:57 PM
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koge811Aug 26, 2026 8:57 PM
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Quote from eaglebacon View quoted comment :
I dunno I would say an S24 Ultra is the better $500 buy that you can find. It's a year older, but you're getting true flagship hardware, better cameras and zoom, a better display, stronger performance, and the S Pen if youre into that. At the same price, I'd take the depreciated Ultra over the Nothing Phone 3 .. 9 out of 10 times.

https://nanoreview.net/en/phone-c...ng-phone-3

vs s26
also check s24

almost the same s24 is better buy instead
for shame samsung google and apple made NO progress at all for past 2-3 yrs all because they all dumped their money into ai slop hallucinations and worthless datacenters used to enslave us and hiring hedge funds to pump out bad deals like on here.

iphone 17 in comparison to s26 doesn't even beat it in cpu for god sakes.
but camera is better

what are samsung google and apple all doing increasing prices for no gains in anything for god sakes we dont want the AI CRAP SLOP HALLUCINATIONS you have to pay us give it for free for us to even want it. fuk ai slop markups with no gains at all.
Last edited by koge811 August 26, 2026 at 02:00 PM.
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Aug 26, 2026 9:21 PM
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ptt1404Aug 26, 2026 9:21 PM
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trash overpirce phone, nothing
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Aug 26, 2026 10:11 PM
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Karan45Aug 26, 2026 10:11 PM
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Great deal
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Aug 26, 2026 10:16 PM
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sbbillusionistAug 26, 2026 10:16 PM
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Quote from hose1989 View quoted comment :
I've had one for a while. my takeaway , it's heavy, and the screen is mediocre. but at this price probably best 500$ phone you can get.
Got an used S25U for $550, 512Gb version. Vastly better deal

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Aug 26, 2026 11:42 PM
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anerdnamedjoshuaAug 26, 2026 11:42 PM
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Quote from hose1989 View quoted comment :
I've had one for a while. my takeaway , it's heavy, and the screen is mediocre. but at this price probably best 500$ phone you can get.
Heavy? It's only 218g. Not even half a pound...
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Aug 27, 2026 1:01 AM
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BrettVAug 27, 2026 1:01 AM
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Quote from pp65 View quoted comment :
is this phone comparable to pixel 9 pro or 10 pro?
This phone has a lot stronger of a processor, more RAM, and more storage(thinking $599 version).
The pixel phones have a little better camera and some of the benefits of being "Google's phone).
I think nothing phones and pixel phones are both some of the"cleanest" running phones. The nothing phones have the "glyphs"... I advise looking it up. The glyphs is exactly what some people need for their phone and for others it's just something to turn off.
Aug 27, 2026 2:57 AM
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clashandcarryAug 27, 2026 2:57 AM
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Not worth it. Put your money toward a Fairphone that's designed for the US market. Nothing will leave you high and dry, with nothing but broken promises and a poor product. I bought into Carl Pei's hype with Nothing Phone 1. Never will another of my dollars go to anything he's involved with.

This phone will deliver what the name says: NOTHING. Spend your money on something more viable and worthy of your support.

Consider buying only at about $250 or less.
Last edited by clashandcarry August 26, 2026 at 10:04 PM.
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Aug 27, 2026 2:58 AM
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Frank_NittyAug 27, 2026 2:58 AM
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Ain't no way I'm paying $600 for non-flagship phone. They'll get nothing in return 😭
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Aug 27, 2026 3:00 AM
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SmileyMicrobeAug 27, 2026 3:00 AM
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Quote from eaglebacon View quoted comment :
I dunno I would say an S24 Ultra is the better $500 buy that you can find. It's a year older, but you're getting true flagship hardware, better cameras and zoom, a better display, stronger performance, and the S Pen if youre into that. At the same price, I'd take the depreciated Ultra over the Nothing Phone 3 .. 9 out of 10 times.
Depends. Are they both brand new for $500? Then Samsung wins. If it's a used refurb then I'd take the brand new nothing 3.
Aug 27, 2026 4:08 AM
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DontTaxBeerAug 27, 2026 4:08 AM
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Quote from silenze View quoted comment :
Unfortunately this phone will be worth nothing as a trade in for your next device
because the next phone wont exist? will the company still be around? lol
Aug 27, 2026 4:12 AM
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DontTaxBeerAug 27, 2026 4:12 AM
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Quote from clashandcarry View quoted comment :
Not worth it. Put your money toward a Fairphone that's designed for the US market. Nothing will leave you high and dry, with nothing but broken promises and a poor product. I bought into Carl Pei's hype with Nothing Phone 1. Never will another of my dollars go to anything he's involved with.

This phone will deliver what the name says: NOTHING. Spend your money on something more viable and worthy of your support.
not sure what you can do when the Fariphone company stops making the batteries. same happened with all brands that had user replaceable batteries back in the day. the brands stopped making them and chinese OEM's started selling replacements. but this one looks very proprietary and non-standard.

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Aug 27, 2026 5:10 AM
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clashandcarryAug 27, 2026 5:10 AM
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Quote from DontTaxBeer View quoted comment :

not sure what you can do when the Fariphone company stops making the batteries. same happened with all brands that had user replaceable batteries back in the day. the brands stopped making them and chinese OEM's started selling replacements. but this one looks very proprietary and non-standard.
The aftermarket battery supply seems to be pretty robust. I got the battery on my Nothing Phone 1 replaced for $90 locally. It started to swell and distort the back cover just after the 1 year warranty was up. I've never had a phone battery do that before this.

Even then I regret spending that as the phone just sits as a spare on my shelf. It's heavy and doesn't support all US 5G bands.

Every product I bought from Nothing and their CMF line has been a disappointment. At least I was smart enough to buy the CMF stuff from Amazon for easy returns.

All hype and no substance from this company and its founder.

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