Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro Debut in India
London-based tech startup Nothing has introduced its latest smartphones, the Nothing Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro, in India. These new models bring fresh AI features, a transparent design, and a powerful processor, making them a strong follow-up to last year’s Phone 2a series. The Nothing Phone 3a starts at ₹24,999, while the Phone 3a Pro is priced at ₹29,999.
Transparent Design and AI Features
The Nothing Phone 3a series stays true to the company’s unique transparent design. These phones also introduce the Essential Key, a new hardware feature located on the right panel. This key allows users to trigger recordings, click images, and access Essential Space, an AI-powered hub for smart features.
Display and Build
Both the phones feature a 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and an impressive 3,000 nits of peak brightness. The devices also come with an IP64 rating, offering dust and water resistance.
Performance and Software
The phones are powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. The Nothing Phone 3a comes with up to 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, while the Phone 3a Pro offers up to 12 GB RAM. Both models run on Nothing OS 3.1, based on Android 15, and will receive three years of OS updates along with four years of security patches.
Battery and Charging
The company has equipped both phones with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 50W wired charging. However, buyers should note that a charger is not included in the box.
Camera Differences
The key difference between the Nothing Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro lies in their cameras.
- Nothing Phone 3a: Features a 50 MP Samsung primary sensor with OIS and EIS, a 50 MP Samsung telephoto lens with 2x optical and 4x in-sensor zoom, and an 8 MP Sony ultrawide camera. It has a 32 MP front camera for selfies.
- Nothing Phone 3a Pro: Uses a 50 MP Samsung main sensor with OIS and EIS, a 50 MP Sony Lyt 600 periscope camera with 3x optical and 6x in-sensor zoom, and an 8 MP Sony ultrawide camera. The front camera is upgraded to 50 MP.
Price and Availability
The Nothing Phone 3a starts at ₹24,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant. The Phone 3a Pro is priced at ₹29,999 for the 8GB/128GB model.
- Color options for Phone 3a: Black, White, and Blue.
- Color options for Phone 3a Pro: Grey and Black.
The smartphones will be available for purchase from March 11 on Flipkart, Vijay Sales, Croma, and select retail stores.
Final Thoughts
The Nothing Phone 3a series continues the brand’s commitment to innovation with a transparent design, AI features, and powerful cameras. With competitive pricing and a focus on software updates, these phones are set to compete in the mid-range market.
Stay tuned for detailed reviews and performance tests!
