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Nothing Phone 3 review: the best Android phone for standing out

Nothing’s first “true flagship” smartphone is the most unique way to stand out among the Galaxy and Pixel devices out there

The transparent backplate gives way to a unique pattern that masks most of the internals of the phone, while the awkward layout of the cameras and LED flash add a splash of peculiarity that’s straight-up uncommon. Between spin the bottle, the magic 8 ball, and the weird ability to see yourself in the Glyph (also known as the strangest camera viewfinder of all time), many of its core features don’t add any functionality. The Phone 3 focuses in on the company’s Essential Space experience (accessible via the glossy side key), which lets you take notes and record things throughout the day so you can remember them and reference them later.

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