New Delhi, July 31 -- Nothing has built its identity around being unconventional-transparent designs, quirky glyph lights, and now, a dot matrix display. With the new Phone 3, priced at Rs.79,999, the company is attempting a leap into flagship territory. But while it's the best phone Nothing has made so far, it still falls short of being a true flagship.

Let's be clear: the Phone 3 doesn't come with the most powerful Snapdragon chipset, nor does it pack top-tier camera hardware. It lacks an IP69 rating, Qi2 wireless charging, and several other premium features. In fact, the glyph lights from earlier generations have been replaced by a minimalist dot matrix display. This phone might offer solid upgrades over the Phone (3a) Pro, but it doe...