{"id":307787,"date":"2025-11-22T21:43:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T21:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/307787\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T21:43:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T21:43:09","slug":"the-years-most-unique-budget-flagship-is-finally-down-to-a-more-sensible-price-ahead-of-black-friday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/307787\/","title":{"rendered":"The year’s most unique budget flagship is finally down to a more sensible price ahead of Black Friday"},"content":{"rendered":"

Too many phones look the same these days, especially if you use a case on your phone. And while that might be fine for some people, others could be looking for a bit of a style switch-up. That’s where the Nothing Phone 3 comes in, and with the first 20% off sale<\/a> of the year, it’s easy to finally get a phone that’s as unique as you.<\/p>\n

In our Nothing Phone 3 review<\/a>, we praised the phone, saying “the Phone 3 is nothing short of the brand’s best device. The design is all grown up, but you still get the quintessential Nothing ethos with bold styling and a new Glyph Matrix LED at the back.”<\/p>\n

To make things even better, Nothing just released Nothing OS 4.0<\/a> based on Android 16, which comes with a host of impressive new features you’re going to love. Getting up to $180 off this unique phone AND getting a brand new update on day one? Now that’s a win-win!<\/p>\n

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\u2705Recommended if: You want a phone that feels and looks unique, sports an excellent history of meaningful updates, and packs plenty of “fun” into everyday experiences.<\/p>\n

\u274cSkip this deal if: You need the best camera or performance. Neither of these things is bad on the phone, but other phones on sale during Black Friday may offer better specs.<\/p>\n

The Nothing Phone 3 is the company’s first phone to sport full U.S. support, including open sales at everyone’s favorite retailers and compatibility with the uniquely weird wireless networks here. That also includes proper support for U.S. customers, something that wasn’t always guaranteed with previous models sold under the “beta” program.<\/p>\n

This phone is a particularly good recommendation here in the U.S. because, quite simply, we have very few smartphone options available when compared to the rest of the world. Nothing stands out as a UK brand with unique design characteristics, including a fast and fluid OS that isn’t a bloated mess, plus the unique Glyph Matrix screen on the back that adds a bit of fun to the otherwise bland smartphone game.<\/p>\n

Our review pointed out that what was offered here simply wasn’t worth the $799 starting price, but $639 is a substantially better place to start. That’s particularly where this deal excels, and it makes this unique phone an easy recommendation when you don’t have $1000 or more to spend.<\/p>\n

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If you end up picking up a Nothing Phone 3, I highly recommend grabbing a Tudia Lucion case<\/a>, which is also on sale today for a few bucks off. This $16 case feels great and retains the authentic, unique look of your Nothing Phone 3 without sacrificing protection.<\/p>\n

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Today’s best Nothing Phone 3 deals<\/p>\n

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