The buzz surrounding Nothing's next product has materialized at MWC 2025. Following leaks and teasers, the Phone 3a series is now official. It introduces two new contenders: the Nothing Phone 3a and the Nothing Phone 3a Pro.
Nothing Phone 3A Pro: Periscope Power and Bold Aesthetics
The Phone 3a Pro is the premium offering in the series. It shares core DNA with the standard 3a but includes two key upgrades: a periscope zoom and a redesigned camera module.
Camera Capabilities
The Phone 3a Pro features a triple camera system:
- Main Camera: 50MP Samsung wide-angle lens with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).
- Telephoto Periscope Lens: 50MP Sony LYT 600 sensor, 3x optical zoom, up to 60x digital zoom.
- Ultrawide Lens: 8MP Sony sensor.
The front camera is a 50MP sensor, an upgrade from the standard 3a.
Internal Specifications and Design
Beyond the camera, the Phone 3a Pro includes:
- Display: 6.77-inch AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits peak brightness, 1000Hz touch sampling rate in gaming mode.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset.
- Battery: 5,000 mAh, 50W wired fast charging.
- Other Features: Under-display fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Glyph Interface.
Pricing and Availability (Pro Model)
The Nothing Phone 3a Pro, with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, is priced at €459 in Europe. US pricing is estimated around $505 USD. India will also offer 8GB RAM variants with 128GB/256GB storage.
Nothing Phone 3a: Feature-Packed Mid-Range Marvel
The standard Nothing Phone 3a is a well-rounded mid-tier smartphone. It aims to deliver a balanced experience with key improvements while maintaining affordability.
Key Features of the Nothing Phone 3a
- Performance Upgrade: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset with Nothing OS optimization.
- Vivid Display: 6.77-inch AMOLED, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 3000 nits peak brightness.
- Enhanced Cameras: Dual-camera system:
- Main Camera: 50MP Samsung sensor, OIS, f/1.88 aperture, 1/1.57-inch sensor.
- Telephoto Camera: 50MP Samsung telephoto lens with EIS, 2x optical zoom, 4x in-sensor zoom.
- Ultrawide Camera: 8MP Sony ultrawide sensor.
- Battery and Charging: 5,000 mAh battery, 50W fast wired charging.
- Durability and Extras: IP64 dust and splash resistance, Panda Glass protection, 4K video recording.
Pricing and Availability (Standard Model)
The Nothing Phone 3a is available in Europe starting at €329 (8GB RAM/128GB storage) up to €379 (8GB RAM/256GB storage). Estimated USD prices are around $362 and $417 respectively.
Pre-orders for the Nothing Phone 3a series begin today, with open sales starting March 11, 2025.
Final Thoughts: Nothing's Unique Path
Nothing's Phone 3a series targets a stronger position in the mid-range market. The Phone 3a Pro emphasizes camera excellence with its periscope lens and distinctive design. The standard Phone 3a offers a comprehensive package with strong value. The camera design of the Pro model may be divisive, but Nothing continues to bring unique elements to the Android landscape.
