With the third generation of its smartphone lineup, Nothing appears to be maturing quickly. The Nothing Phone (3) doesn’t just build on the brand’s signature design identity — it also brings meaningful improvements to one of the most important features in a smartphone today: the camera.
From what we’ve seen so far, including official image samples released by Nothing, the Phone (3) is aiming for detail-focused, flagship-grade photography, driven by a triple 50MP rear setup.
Let’s break down what the camera hardware offers and what the samples suggest about its real-world capabilities.
nothing phone 3 camera features
50MP Main Wide Sensor (with OIS, likely Sony IMX890)
- 50MP Ultra-Wide Sensor with a wide field of view
- 50MP Periscope Telephoto offering 5x optical zoom and OIS
- 50MP Front Camera with autofocus and 4K 60fps video support
What sets this configuration apart isn’t just the resolution—it’s the flexibility across focal lengths and the consistency in processing across lenses.
Image Samples – A Look Through the Lens
Nothing recently released a set of full-resolution camera samples taken from the Phone (3). While no EXIF data has been shared, the shots are diverse enough to paint a clear picture of what to expect.
Here are the samples, shared without processing notes:
From the samples, it’s immediately noticeable that detail retention is a strong point, particularly in close-up and macro scenarios. Textures are preserved well without signs of artificial sharpening. Color tuning looks relatively neutral, leaning toward realistic tones rather than boosted saturation.
The periscope zoom appears capable of capturing sharp subjects from a distance, while the ultra-wide retains edge clarity and color parity with the main lens — something not all phones get right.
If the final retail unit retains the imaging consistency seen in these samples, the Nothing Phone (3) may become a strong contender in the premium camera phone category. The output looks clean, the detail preservation is on point, and the periscope implementation appears practical rather than gimmicky.
Combine that with thoughtful software features and a minimalist design, and you get a package that’s aimed not just at general users, but at mobile photographers and casual content creators as well.
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