iPhone 16, Galaxy S25 or Nothing Phone 3: Which One’s Better?
Flagship showdown: Nothing Phone 3 goes head-to-head with iPhone 16 and Galaxy S25. See how they compare in design, power, and features.
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Nothing has officially stepped into the premium smartphone arena with the launch of its Phone (3) on July 1. Marking its entry into the high-end device segment, the Phone (3) introduces a transparent rear panel and debuts the new Glyph Matrix — a customizable mini-LED display offering alert-based visuals for notifications, calls, and time.
The London-based company’s latest device lands directly in competition with Apple’s iPhone 16 and Samsung’s Galaxy S25. While Apple and Samsung stick to conventional industrial aesthetics, the Nothing Phone (3) takes a distinctly different design approach.
Priced at Rs 79,999, the Phone (3) enters the top-tier smartphone space where Apple and Samsung dominate. Here's a breakdown of how the three flagships compare purely on technical specifications:
Display:
* Nothing Phone (3): 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED
* iPhone 16: 6.1-inch XDR OLED
* Galaxy S25: 6.2-inch sAMOLED
Processor:
* Phone (3): Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
* iPhone 16: Apple A18
* Galaxy S25: Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Memory and Storage:
* Phone (3): Up to 16GB RAM, 512GB storage
* iPhone 16: 8GB RAM, up to 512GB storage
* Galaxy S25: 12GB RAM, up to 512GB storage
Battery and Charging:
* Phone (3): 5,500mAh, 65W wired, 15W wireless
* iPhone 16: 3,561mAh, 30W wired, 25W wireless
* Galaxy S25: 4,000mAh, 25W wired, 15W wireless
Camera Setup:
* Phone (3): Triple 50MP sensors — main, ultrawide, telephoto
* iPhone 16: 48MP main, 12MP ultrawide
* Galaxy S25: 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto
Front Camera:
* Phone (3): 50MP
* iPhone 16: 12MP
* Galaxy S25: 12MP
Software and Support:
* Phone (3): Nothing OS 3.5, Android 15; 5 years OS, 7 years security updates
* iPhone 16: iOS 18; 5–7 years of software support
* Galaxy S25: One UI 7, Android 15; 7 years updates
Build and Other Specs:
* All three devices offer IP68-rated water and dust resistance
* Weights: Phone (3) — 218g, iPhone 16 — 170g, Galaxy S25 — 162g
Pricing:
* Phone (3): Rs 79,999
* iPhone 16: Rs 79,990
* Galaxy S25: Rs 80,999
Each of these phones delivers distinct features for different user priorities — performance, camera, battery, or software longevity. While hardware offers a point of comparison, overall user experience may vary across ecosystems.
