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Nothing OS 4.0 Based on Android 16 to Release This Autumn, Confirms CEO Carl Pei

Nothing OS 4.0 Based on Android 16 to Release This Autumn, Confirms CEO Carl Pei

The Nothing Phone 3 is expected to be the first handset from the company to receive the Android 16-based update.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 3 July 2025 10:32 IST

Nothing OS 4.0 Based on Android 16 to Release This Autumn, Confirms CEO Carl Pei

Nothing Phone 3 runs on Nothing OS 3.5 out-of-the-box

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Highlights

Nothing OS 4.0 is coming "this autumn", says CEO Carl Pei
The Android 16-based update is expected to first arrive for the Phone 3
Nothing released its stable Android 15 update in December last year

The Nothing Phone 3 was launched in India on Tuesday and the phone ships with Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.5 out-of-the-box. However, the UK-based startup teased the arrival of its Android 16 update during the launch event. The next iteration of the Android operating system was released by Google last month, but only Pixel devices have receiving the stable build. However, this recent teaser indicates that the Android 16 update could soon be on the cards for Nothing smartphones too.

Nothing OS 4.0 Release Date

Wrapping up the details about the Nothing Phone 3 in the launch video posted on the official Nothing YouTube channel, CEO Carl Pei said that the handset comes with Nothing OS 3.5. The company head further teased that it will begin shipping Nothing OS 4.0 based on Android 16 to devices “later this autumn”.

Thus, we can expect it to arrive between the period of September to November.

While details remain under wraps, the Nothing Phone 3 is expected to be the first handset from the company to receive the Android 16 update, considering it is the “first true flagship smartphone”.

Google released Android 16's stable build following the I/O 2025 event last month. However, only Pixel handsets have started receiving the update, with other OEMs still testing the beta firmware. Carl Pei's recent teaser indicates Nothing could soon join Google.

Notably, the Nothing OS 3.0 update, based on Android 15, was unveiled in September. It was announced in the same month as the global release of the OS. The update's open beta commenced a month later, enabling users to experience the update and experiment with its new features before its public release in December.

The rollout took only a few weeks to reach all phones in Nothing's portfolio. We can expect similar launch timelines for the Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 as well, once it launches in the autumn.

Nothing Phone 3

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Sturdy design
The new Glyph Interface is fun to use
Primary camera is fantastic
Decent everyday performance
IP68 rating
Good battery backup

Bad
Doesn't come cheap
No charger in the box
Periscope and ultra-wide camera performance inconsistent

Read detailed Nothing Phone 3 review

Display 6.67-inch

Front Camera 50-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 5500mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1260x2800 pixels

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Further reading: Nothing Phone 3, Nothing OS 4, Android 16, Nothing OS 3.0, Nothing

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More