Nothing OS 4.0 Based on Android 16 Officially Set to Roll Out This Autumn

Key Highlights:

• Nothing OS 4.0 will roll out between September and November.

• The update will be based on Android 16.

• Nothing Phone (3) is expected to be the first device to receive it.

Following the launch of the Nothing Phone (3) and Headphone (1), the company has confirmed its next major update—Nothing OS 4.0, built on Android 16. CEO Carl Pei revealed during the launch event that the update will arrive later this autumn, pointing to a rollout window between September and November.

At the end of the official launch video for the Phone (3), Pei clarified that the new flagship comes preloaded with Nothing OS 3.5, but users can expect an upgrade to OS 4.0 later this year. While the company hasn’t shared detailed features yet, it’s expected that the Phone (3) will be first in line to receive the update, followed by older models.

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What to Expect from Nothing OS 4.0

Although the full changelog remains under wraps, the update could potentially bring:

• New AI-powered features

• Enhanced Essential Space experiences

• General performance and UI improvements

Given the past rollout pattern of Nothing OS 3.0 (beta in October 2023, stable in December 2023), it’s possible that beta testing for OS 4.0 on older models may begin soon before the stable release.

Nothing Phone (3) Recap

The Nothing Phone (3) represents the brand’s first true flagship and features impressive hardware upgrades:

• Chipset: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

• Display: 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz, up to 4,500 nits brightness, Gorilla Glass 7i

• Battery: 5,500mAh with 65W wired and 15W wireless charging

• Cameras: Triple 50MP rear setup (main, periscope telephoto, ultra-wide) + 50MP front camera

This marks a notable leap from the Phone (2), which featured dual rear cameras and a smaller 4,700mAh battery.

Pricing & Availability

The Nothing Phone (3) is priced at:

• ₹79,999 for 12GB + 256GB

• ₹89,999 for 12GB + 512GB

Sales start on July 15th across Flipkart, Flipkart Minutes, Vijay Sales, Croma, and leading retail stores in India.