In an exciting reveal on X (formerly Twitter), Nothing’s co-founder Akis Evangelidis shared fresh details about the company’s upcoming Nothing Phone (3). According to him, this will be Nothing’s first genuine flagship phone, and the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset is a core part of that leap.
Evangelidis noted that the 8s Gen 4 features an “all–big core” setup, significantly boosting both performance and efficiency when combined with Nothing OS optimisations.
“It’s Qualcomm’s latest top-tier chip with an all–big core setup, making it even more efficient,” he said in his post.
Performance gains: The numbers speak
Evangelidis shared internal benchmark comparisons between the new Phone (3) and its predecessor, the Nothing Phone (2):
- GPU performance up by 88 per cent
- CPU performance up by 33 per cent
- NPU (AI performance) up by 125 per cent
He added that battery optimisation results are still being finalised but appear promising, thanks to the chip's efficient core architecture.
Camera gets smarter with Spectra ISP
Another major upgrade teased by Evangelidis is in the camera department. The Spectra 18-bit Triple ISP in the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 supports real-time segmentation of up to 12 layers within an image.
“It helps separate and enhance different elements in your photos — so you’ll see much better detail, colour accuracy, etc.,” he explained.
This suggests users can expect noticeable improvements in photo clarity, dynamic range, and overall visual quality.
Launch date scheduled
Nothing has officially announced that the Phone (3) will be unleashed on July 1 (2025), and it might be higher than the expected mid-ranger tag. The handset will stand under the premium range, with impressive performance, camera upgrades and a flagship-grade chipset.
Also, by choosing the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and pairing it with their refined Nothing OS, the company aims to deliver a smooth, powerful and intelligent user experience.
