Nothing Phone 3 leak reveals it’s not a full-blown flagship after all (Update: Confirmed)
Update: Nothing has confirmed that it isn't using the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.


- The Nothing Phone 3 will reportedly use the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor.
- This is a step down from the Snapdragon 8 Elite, featuring a slower CPU and GPU and a few other downgrades.
- This processor should still compare favorably to the likes of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 used in last year’s high-end phones.
Update: June 17, 2025 (8:05 AM ET): Nothing has now confirmed that the Nothing Phone 3 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. You can read the full article for more details.
Original article: June 17, 2025 (3:07 AM ET): Nothing is gearing up to launch the Nothing Phone 3 on July 1, and we’ve already seen leaked renders and confirmed pricing for one market. Now, a leaker has apparently disclosed the phone’s chipset.