Nothing's Phone (3) is expected to launch next month in various countries, including the U.S. The latter part is critical, especially since the company hasn't launched its flagship handsets in the country since 2023. Other devices like the Phone (2a) and Phone (3a) have only been available in the United States through limited beta programs.
Although it is gearing up for its highly anticipated launch in the U.S., the UK-based firm is looking to shake things up by hosting a giveaway in Europe too. Nothing has sent out emails to fans, offering them a chance to get their hands on the Phone (3) early through a raffle in the Netherlands. An email seen by Neowin details a raffle for the "Nothing Phone (3) 1st Edition" at an outlet in Utrecht. In addition, the lucky winners will also receive an exclusive launch pack that includes a bonus "worth €400 more than the actual purchase price". It's not clear yet how different this "1st Edition" handset will be from the regular version, but we're likely looking at minor cosmetic changes only.
The form to enter the raffle is available here and will run from today (June 16) to June 20. Winners will be contacted via email by June 24 and will have access to their handset by July 12, prior to public release. This means that the phone will be available for purchase at least after July 12, which is interesting because the launch date is set for July 1, but an availability date has not been confirmed yet.
In related news, the Nothing Phone (3) has also appeared on the Walmart Business storefront, as spotted by GSMArena, but unfortunately, it appears to be a placeholder only, as the image and listed specs are identical to the Nothing Phone (2).
As it currently stands, the Nothing Phone (3) is expected to cost $799 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage version, and $899 for the top-of-the-line 16GB RAM and 512GB storage variant. The company had previously noted that it would need to sell at least 250,000 units to break even. It is also envisioning a rather ambitious future where we'll be using "single-app smartphones", but it's unlikely that the upcoming Phone (3) will be making significant headway in this regard.
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