The 'fantastic' Nothing Phone (3) is one of the most eye-catching devices on the market — and it just scored a major discount at Best Buy

Nothing Phone 3 review on Android Central
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If you like bold design in your devices, Nothing has you covered. The problem is that a few of the manufacturer's best phones can cost a pretty penny, and deals from the brand have historically been few and far between. Until now. 

The Nothing Phone (3), which is arguably the best Android phone that the brand has released to date, is currently chilling with a $160 discount at Best Buy. No trade-in required and no strings attached, just eye-catching design and powerful specs at an enticingly low price. 

Nothing Phone (3) 256GB:$799.99$639.99 at Best Buy

Nothing Phone (3) 256GB: $799.99 $639.99 at Best Buy

If you want an Android phone that's guaranteed to turn heads, look no further than the Nothing Phone (3). This device boasts an eye-catching design with a vibrant OLED display, solid battery life, and IP68 water-and-dust resistance.

I wouldn't recommend grabbing the phone at full price, but a $160 Best Buy discount makes purchasing the Nothing Phone (3) a much more compelling prospect.

Although the design is the main selling point of the Nothing Phone (3), the device is more than just a pretty face. The (3) boasts plenty of specs you'd want in a modern flagship, such as a 120Hz OLED display, Snapdragon chipset, and up to 16GB of RAM. 

You also get an all-day battery, triple 50MP camera system, and a IP68 water-and-dust resistance rating, while the onboard software and AI tools are simply a joy to use straight out of the box. 

Of course, the Nothing Phone (3) is not without its problems. The device doesn't ship with Android 16, for example, and the overall performance lags behind similarly-priced devices like the Google Pixel 10. We also experienced some overheating issues with certain mobile games, and the camera tech, while decent, isn't as good as the competition.

In the end, the overall package feels like a great midrange phone that's priced like a flagship, and indeed, I wouldn't recommend buying the Nothing Phone (3) at its usual $799.99 retail price. This discount simply knocks the Nothing Phone (3) down to where it should've been in the first place. It's not for everyone, but if you enjoy unique design or fun-to-use software interfaces in your devices, the Nothing Phone (3) is a great way to stand out from the crowd and save some cash in the process. 

Patrick Farmer
eCommerce Editor

After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child. 

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