The Nothing Phone 3 has stirred up plenty of debate. Most people agree the design is striking and the software is clean, but the pricing sucks. It's a $400 phone trapped in a $799 shell. But that hasn’t stopped the community from getting behind it though, especially those who still believe in Nothing’s different approach to Android.
If you do pick up a unit, the very first thing you’ll want is a case. The transparent back and glyph lights look gorgeous, but they also mean you’re handling a glass-heavy phone that can shatter with one bad drop. Preserve your new device's aesthetics with these top accessories.
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Spigen ultra hybrid case
$21.99
Spigen printed a detailed technical schematic pattern on the transparent back of this case. It mimics internal components of a phone with circuit traces and geometric patterns. They amplify the Nothing Phone 3's already transparent aesthetic rather than just revealing it. The build quality is also noticeably better than budget cases. It has a TPU bumper combined with rigid polycarbonate back plus anti-yellowing technology.
RC1WD magnetic case
$16.99
The complete package you need to protect your phone. It has proper N45 magnets that hold strongly to your chargers and car mounts. The internal part has reinforced corner airbags that offer military-grade protection, and a tempered glass screen guard included.
Fhyeugfy scratch-resistant case
$8.99
This case is the smarter buy because of its fully transparent, so that you actually get to see the Nothing Phone 3's transparent back and internal components. It's the entire point of buying a Nothing phone in the first place. The hard polycarbonate back and soft TPU bumper provide similar protection to a leather case, with reinforced corners for shock absorption. It also has a built-in MagSafe-compatible magnetic ring to allow you to use wireless chargers and magnetic accessories.
Suttkue flexible case
$9.99
If you're budget-conscious, this $9 case is of good value. You’ll get functional wireless charging compatibility with a black waistline division. It's a horizontal black band that wraps around the middle of the case, separating the upper camera section from the lower transparent section. It creates a visual break across the phone's back. Functionally, it does nothing, but it looks nice. The MagSafe ring alone adds $10-15 worth of functionality if you were to buy magnetic accessories separately.
AIORIA leather cover case
$13.99
A warm orange faux leather case with fine grain texture that covers most of the Nothing Phone 3's rear surface. It solves the biggest handling problem, which is the slippery glass on the phone. Buy it if you want good grip and basic protection, as well as precise cutouts for your camera system and For Matrix display.
Btstring silicone case
$11.99
Enjoy a sophisticated yet simple aesthetic with the Btstring liquid silicone case. The uniform matte black finish eliminates visual noise as there is no branding. It has a microfiber interior lining that protects your phone's glass back from scratches and raised bezels around each camera lens.
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Nothing beats proper aftercare
After buying your case, you'll want to practice after care. There are lesser-known techniques that can extend your phone's life and maximize your investment. For starters, use a hair dryer on low heat to restore case grip. Silicone and TPU cases will lose their tackiness as oils from your hands build up. A 30-second pass with warm air opens the pores and evaporates the embedded oils without damaging the material.
This one might sound odd, but applying a thin layer of carnauba wax on your case creates a hydrophobic barrier that repels fingerprints and makes cleaning effortless. This works especially well on polycarbonate backs. Also, scrubbing magnetic rings monthly with isopropyl alcohol should restore full magnetic strength and prevent alignment drift that causes charging failures.
