Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (3)
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Nothing Phone (1)
Starting at
£195.84
Nothing Phone (3)
Starting at
£1,207.00What's the difference between the Nothing Phone (1) and Nothing Phone (3)?
Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (3) comes down to the RAM, screen size and front camera. Refurbished, the Nothing Phone (1) starts at £195.84, £1011.16 less than the Nothing Phone (3). The Nothing Phone (3) is the newer model, released in 2025.
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Screen size
Front camera
Weight
- The Nothing Phone (3) has more RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Screen size: 6,55 inch on the Nothing Phone (1), 6.67 inch on the Nothing Phone (3).
- The Nothing Phone (3) has a higher-resolution front camera: 32 megapixels vs 16 megapixels.
Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (3) specs
The Nothing Phone (1) and Phone (3) differ in several key areas that suit different needs. It also has a slightly larger screen with a different resolution and a front camera with double the megapixels, ideal for detailed selfies. The Nothing Phone (1) offers two storage options, including 128GB, while the Phone (3) is stocked only with 256GB. The Phone (3) uses a physical SIM combined with eSIM, while the Nothing Phone (1) uses dual physical SIMs. Weight differences are subtle, with Phone (3) being a bit heavier. Each device fits users with different priorities in software support, memory, camera detail, and SIM preferences.
Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (3) price
Colour
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Storage
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Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (3) battery life and software updates
Durability here covers software support and basic design features.
Operating System
Both devices run Android, so you can expect a similar user experience and app compatibility across both phones.
Battery
Foldable
Year of release
Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (3) performance
Chipset
RAM
Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (3) screen
Screen quality affects how much you see and the clarity of images and text. Both phones have different screen sizes and resolutions that influence viewing comfort and detail.
Screen Size
The Phone (3) has a 6.67 inch screen, offering a slightly larger display area than the Nothing Phone (1) with its 6,55 inch screen. This makes the Phone (3) a better fit for watching videos or browsing where extra screen space helps.
Screen Resolution
The Nothing Phone (1) has a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, while the Phone (3) has a resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels (FHD+). The Phone (3) resolution is arranged differently but both provide full HD plus clarity suited to sharp and detailed viewing.
Refresh rate
Resolution
Screen size
Screen type
Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (3) camera
The front camera defines the quality of your selfies and video calls. There is a notable difference in megapixels between the two devices.
Front Camera Megapixels
The Phone (3) features a 32 megapixel in-display front camera, which captures more detail in selfies and video calls. The Nothing Phone (1) has a 16 megapixel front camera, which suits everyday selfies and video chats with good clarity.
Camera type
Front camera
Main camera
Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (3) size and design
This section covers connectivity, network, SIM support, weight and other practical daily use details where the two phones differ.
SIM Card Setup
The Nothing Phone (1) supports dual physical SIM cards, which is ideal if you want to use two separate physical SIMs, for example for work and personal numbers. The Phone (3) offers one physical SIM plus an eSIM, which suits users who prefer a physical and a digital SIM option.
RAM and Storage
The Nothing Phone (1) comes in 128GB and 256GB storage options with 8 GB RAM, which is enough for everyday multitasking and storage needs. The Phone (3) is stocked with 256GB storage and has 12 GB RAM, enabling smoother performance for keeping more apps open and handling heavier multitasking.
Weight
The Nothing Phone (1) weighs 194 g, which is slightly lighter than the Phone (3) at 200 g. The difference is subtle but might be noticeable if you prefer a lighter device for daily use.
Connector and Network
Both support 5G for fast mobile data and come unlocked, giving freedom to choose your carrier.
Carrier compatibility
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Height
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SD card slot
SIM card
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Nothing Phone (1) or Nothing Phone (3): which should you buy?
Buy the Nothing Phone (1) if
- you want to spend less: it starts at £195.84, £1011.16 less than the Nothing Phone (3)
- you want a lighter build (194 g vs 200 g)
Buy the Nothing Phone (3) if
- you want more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera (32 megapixels vs 16 megapixels)
Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (3) FAQs
Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (3) comes down to the RAM, screen size and front camera. The Nothing Phone (3) has more RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB. Screen size: 6,55 inch on the Nothing Phone (1), 6.67 inch on the Nothing Phone (3).
The Nothing Phone (1) is cheaper refurbished, from £195.84 compared with £1207 for the Nothing Phone (3).
The Nothing Phone (3) adds more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB) and a higher-resolution front camera (32 megapixels vs 16 megapixels). Refurbished, it costs £1011.16 more (from £1207 vs £195.84).
Refurbished, the Nothing Phone (1) comes in 128GB and 256GB, and the Nothing Phone (3) in 256GB.
