I don’t like spending money any more than anyone else, and I wish top-tier smartphones didn’t cost a small fortune. That’s why the Nothing Phone 3 caught my attention — it breaks from the brand’s budget past with a price that puts it right alongside flagship heavyweights. However, flagship competition means compelling alternatives to consider and plenty of arguments to be made about whether the Phone 3 truly delivers the value that Nothing is known for.
At $799, it’s far from cheap, putting it right up against heavyweights like the Pixel 9, iPhone 16, and Galaxy S25. Still, I’d argue Nothing has actually priced the phone exactly right.
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