Nothing Phone A024 White 256GB

A gorgeous display and marathon battery life wrapped in the most unique design on the market. It's not the fastest phone, but it's easily the most interesting.

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip is a bit of a head-scratcher. For everyday scrolling, app switching, and even some gaming, this thing feels fast and fluid, especially with that 144Hz display making everything buttery smooth. But our benchmark database tells a different story, with raw performance landing in the 45th percentile. That means it's getting lapped by true flagships like the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The real surprise, though, is the battery. That 5150mAh cell combined with a clean Android build delivers top-tier endurance, easily landing in the 98th percentile. You'll struggle to kill this thing in a day, and the 65W wired charging gets you back up and running quickly.

The Nothing Phone (3) is a stylistic middle finger to the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. It's not trying to out-spec them, and it doesn't. The Samsung and Apple phones will run circles around it in benchmarks and camera quality. Instead, the Nothing Phone competes more directly with the Motorola razr ultra 2025 for the title of "coolest phone you can buy." The Razr gives you a folding screen party trick, while the Nothing gives you a light show. For sheer practicality and performance per dollar, the OnePlus 15 is the smarter, if more boring, choice.

Pricing is a complete mess right now, with a spread from $700 to a frankly absurd $15,999 across vendors. If you can snag this near the $700 mark, it's a fantastic deal for the display and battery alone. But at anything approaching four figures, you're in a tough spot against more polished, powerful competitors. The sweet spot is finding a Geek Squad Certified Open Box unit from Best Buy, which seems to be the most sensible way to get your hands on one without overpaying.

The Nothing Phone (3) is a design-first phone that actually delivers where it counts. The headline here is that stunning 6.7-inch OLED display, which is one of the absolute best we've ever tested, paired with a battery that just refuses to die. It's built for people who want their phone to look and feel different from the sea of glass slabs, and the Glyph Interface on the back is still the most fun you can have with a notification system. But don't mistake it for a spec-sheet killer. The processor is solidly middle-of-the-pack, and the camera system, while versatile, won't dethrone the heavy hitters from Samsung or Apple. This phone is a vibe, and if you get it, you get it.

If you're looking for the absolute best camera or raw processing power for heavy gaming and video editing, this isn't it. Go get a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or an iPhone 16 Pro Max instead. You'll lose the light show but gain a lot more horsepower.

Buy this phone for the screen, the battery, and the design. It's a refreshing, fun device that makes you smile every time a notification lights up the back. Just know that you're trading top-tier performance and camera prowess for that personality. If you're a spec-obsessed power user, look elsewhere. If you want a phone that feels special and lasts forever on a charge, the Nothing Phone (3) is a fantastic choice, especially if you can find it at a discount.