The Nothing Phone (3) is just days away from its official launch on July 1, and excitement around the brand’s first proper flagship is building. But fresh camera samples shared online are drawing mixed reactions, with early signs pointing to potential teething issues—particularly with the new telephoto lens.
In a recent teaser, Nothing shared a set of images captured using the Phone (3)’s telephoto camera, which now sits in the top corner of the rear panel, separated from the main and ultrawide sensors. It’s a new layout for the company, differentiating the flagship from the more affordable Phone (3a) series.
The four zoomed-in shots, posted by @nothing on X, are meant to highlight the camera’s close-up capabilities. However, the results have raised a few concerns. Despite being taken in well-lit conditions, the images show signs of heavy HDR processing—flattening contrast, lifting shadows too much, and washing out highlights. The end result is a set of photos that feel overly processed and less natural.
CEO Carl Pei also posted four wide-angle samples, and while they showcase warm tones, the same lack of dynamic range and contrast can be seen. There were no low-light, fast-action, or tricky lighting shots—scenarios that often reveal a phone’s true imaging capabilities.
As for the rest of the package, the Phone (3) packs some serious hardware: a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 5,150mAh battery with 65W fast charging. The display is a 6.7-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED, and the rear camera setup includes three 50MP sensors (main, ultrawide, and 3x telephoto), plus a 50MP front camera. The phone also brings back the Glyph Matrix lighting system, giving the design its signature flair.
The camera samples haven’t convinced everyone just yet, but there’s still time for software polish. For now, the camera samples haven’t convinced everyone, but there’s still time for software polish. With its premium design and promising spec sheet, the Phone (3) has the ingredients to be a standout—provided Nothing can tighten up the details before launch day.
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