Nothing Phone (3) Now Available In Malaysia : A True Test For Fans To Pay More For Less?

NOTHING Technology has just released the Nothing Phone (3) for the Malaysian market, marking the company’s boldest move yet into the premium segment. The new device redefines the brand’s signature aesthetic with a redesigned rear lighting system and introduces a suite of high-end specifications aimed at challenging the market’s top contenders.

The Phone (3) sheds its predecessor’s full-panel Glyph Interface for a new, more focused “Glyph Matrix”—a circular, micro-LED display on the top-right of the transparent back. Comprising 489 individually addressable LEDs, this interactive display goes beyond simple notifications. It can now show caller ID with custom contact photos, display the time, and even serve as a miniature canvas for a collection of new “Glyph Toys,” interactive widgets that Nothing says will be open for third-party development. The transparent design and industrial-inspired build remain, maintaining the brand’s unique identity.

Under the hood, the Phone (3) is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. While not the company’s absolute top-tier chipset, Nothing founder Carl Pei has stated the choice was strategic, allowing the company to offer seven years of software support—including five major Android OS updates and seven years of security patches. This commitment to longevity is a direct challenge to competitors and a significant selling point for consumers.

The device’s camera system has also received a monumental upgrade. For the first time, Nothing has incorporated a triple-50MP camera setup on the rear. This includes a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a new 50MP periscope telephoto lens that offers 3x optical zoom. The improvements are a clear signal that Nothing is serious about competing on imaging performance, a feature that was previously a key differentiator for other flagships. A new 50MP front-facing camera completes the package.

On the front, the Phone (3) features a vibrant 6.7-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It boasts an impressive peak brightness of up to 4500 nits, ensuring excellent visibility even in direct sunlight. Powering this hardware is a robust 5150mAh battery, a major jump from previous models, and 65W wired charging speed.

Price And Availability In Malaysia

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The Nothing Phone (3) is priced at a premium, reflecting its upgraded hardware and positioning as a “true flagship.” The base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage starts at RM 3299, while the higher-tier 16GB RAM and 512GB storage variant is priced at RM 3799. The phone will be available in both black and white finishes, with pre-orders starting 12th July and open sales availability set for 1st August 2025.

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Divisive Thoughts

NOTHING has a dedicated fanbase in Malaysia, with supporters enjoying prices below RM 2000 and definitely adoring the stylish NOTHING OS that provides an aesthetic Android experience that no other phone in that segment was able to offer, on top of a unique phone design with functional glyph lights that definitely start a conversation.

I’d say that this time around, the price is the only issue, and that is all the issue needed to deter buyers, even on a fan level. A lot of people are beginning to question why does a chipset meant for RM 2000 and below phones being hit with an above RM 3000 price tag? The POCO F7 peaks at RM 1759, offering 12GB+512GB, a bigger battery + faster charging , a cooling system and 4 Years of Major OS Upgrades and 6 Years of Security Patches. To cite that the decision was made in favor of providing up to 7 years of software support is not a strong case. Majority of consumers are already changing their smartphones within the 2-4 year mark, with some even after 1 year once most warranties have expired.

Granted, we lose out on NOTHING OS, a way more stylish device, the Glyph Matrix and more cameras but from a value stand point, it’s literally convincing yourself that paying more than double for those things, and it’s truly up to you whether you’d think it’s worth it or not.

Other than that, I’d say that the rest of the spec sheet of the NOTHING Phone (3) are notable upgrades. It’s just that we Malaysians are a very price-to-chipset centric people, oftentimes seeking maximum value, especially at the price point NOTHING has set for the country.

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