Nothing has finally launched its Nothing Phone 3a series, which includes two models: Nothing Phone 3a and Nothing Phone 3a Pro. While many were eagerly waiting for the Nothing Phone 3, it’s important to note that its price is expected to be above ₹40,000. In contrast, the Nothing Phone 3a series is positioned under ₹30,000 – ₹35,000, making it a more budget-friendly option.
In this blog, we will discuss the Nothing Phone 3a, its features, whether it is worth the price, and its pros and cons.
Design & Build Quality
The Nothing Phone 3a features a design similar to the Nothing Phone 2a but with a hard plastic build instead of glass. At the back, it retains the iconic transparent Glyph light design. However, there is a key difference between the Nothing Phone series and the Nothing “A” series. The Nothing Number Series has a Glyph light covering the entire back of the phone, whereas the Nothing A Series (including Phone 3a) has the Glyph light limited to the camera module area.
The camera module looks similar to the Nothing Phone 2a, but the Nothing Phone 3a comes with three camera sensors. The phone’s physical features include volume up/down buttons on the left side, a power button on the right side, and an additional Essential Button (details later). It also has an IP64 rating, making it splash-resistant but not submersible in water.
Display
The Nothing Phone 3a sports a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED punch-hole display with a 120Hz refresh rate and thin bezels for an immersive viewing experience. The display is protected by Panda Glass, has a peak brightness of 3000 nits (with 1300 nits in High Brightness Mode), and supports HDR10+ with 10-bit color depth. It offers HDR support on YouTube & Netflix and includes an optical in-display fingerprint scanner.
Camera
This are on paper camera specification of Nothing Phone 3a,
| Feature | Specification |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle), 24mm (wide), 1/1.57″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto), 50mm, 1/2.74″, 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm – ∞), 2x optical zoom, 49.5° FOV 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide), 15mm, 120° FOV, 1/4.0″, 1.12µm |
| Auto Focus | Yes |
| Features | 2x Optical Zoom, 4x In-Sensor Zoom, 30x Ultra Zoom |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle), 22mm (wide), 1/3.44″, Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30fps FHD |
So, these are the on-paper specifications of the Nothing Phone 3a camera. But when it comes to real-world performance, it’s truly insane! In short, this is the best camera phone under ₹25,000 no doubt about it. I will write a detailed blog covering the strengths and weaknesses of the camera. Overall, Nothing hasn’t artificially boosted colors, and the dynamic range is excellent.
Performance & Processor
Powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) processor, the Nothing Phone 3a delivers reliable performance, the same chipset found in the OnePlus Nord 4. It comes with UFS 2.2 storage, LPDDR4X RAM, and an Antutu Benchmark Score of 820,157. While it is not designed for heavy gaming, it offers a smooth experience for daily use and casual gaming, with decent FPS for mid-range games but not ideal for high-end gaming.
Software & Updates
The Nothing Phone 3a runs on Nothing OS 3.1 based on Android 15. Although the OS had some initial bugs, Nothing has significantly improved its stability and performance. It comes with 3 years of major Android updates and 4 years of security updates, making it one of the best Android experiences after Samsung’s One UI.
Battery & Charging
Equipped with a 5000mAh battery, the Nothing Phone 3a delivers decent battery life. However, Nothing does not provide a charger in the box, so users will need to buy a separate charger or use one they already own. but the phone support 50w fast charger so this is good thing.
Essential Button: A Unique Feature
The Essential Button is an additional button on the Nothing Phone 3a, offering a useful functionality. Pressing the button takes a screenshot of whatever is on the screen, allowing users to add notes and audio to the screenshot, which is then stored in the “Essential App” instead of the gallery. This feature enhances productivity by enabling quick and efficient screenshot saving and annotation.
Nothing Phone 3a Variants & Pricing
| RAM + Storage | Price (₹) | Color Options | Buy Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB + 128GB | ₹24,999 | Black, White, Blue | Buy Here |
| 8GB + 256GB | ₹26,999 | Black, White, Blue | Buy Here |
Final Thought
If you’re looking for a phone for day-to-day usage and occasional casual gaming (not high-intensity gaming), the Nothing Phone 3a is a great choice. However, if your top priorities are the best software experience and the best camera under ₹25,000, then this phone is definitely worth considering there’s no doubt about it!
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