Nothing Phone 3a

Weighing 201g and measuring 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm, it is IP64 dust-tight and water resistant (water splashes) and features a Panda Glass protector for the screen. The 32MP front lens allows you to capture high-quality selfie photos, while the triple setup consisting of a 50MP + 50MP + 8MP primary camera is a treat for photography enthusiasts. Phone 3a offers generous storage options of 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, or 256GB 12GB RAM, allowing you to store your files and content with ease.

The robust Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) chipset, paired with the RAM, enables you to run heavy tasks smoothly. With Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, and Nothing OS 3.1, you can be confident in the powerful performance of the Nothing Phone 3a as you explore its apps and phone capabilities. This 5G handset is a real deal.

Supporting NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct), and USB C 2.0, it is pretty versatile and practical regarding connectivity and communication capabilities. The Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, and Circle to Search further cement the Nothing Phone 3a as a great mid-range device with flagship specs. Available colors in stock are Black, White and Blue.

Key Features

• RAM: 8GB, 12GB
• Internal Storage: 128GB, 256GB
• Display: 6.77-inch, AMOLED
• OS: Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.1
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
• Main Camera: 50MP+50MP+8MP
• Selfie Lens: 32GB
• Network and Connectivity: 5G, NFC, Wifi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
• Battery: 5,000mAh, 50W
• Colors: Black, White, Blue
• The phone’s innovative design, including LED light strips, stands out in the market.
• A 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support ensures vibrant visuals.
• The triple-camera setup, including a 50MP primary sensor and telephoto lens, delivers solid performance in daylight.
• A 5000mAh battery with 50W fast charging provides reliable power and quick recharges.
• Nothing promises three Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates.
• Only IP64-rated for dust and water resistance, which is lower than some competitors.
• Struggles with low-light photography and lacks 4K video recording on the zoom camera.
• Nothing Phone 3a Uses UFS 2.2 storage, which is slower than UFS 3.0 or 3.1.
• The box does not come with a charger, requiring an additional purchase.
• No Wireless Charging.
• No MicroSD slot

Specifications

• Brand: Nothing
• Model Name: Nothing Phone 3a
• Status: Available from 4 Match 2025
• Body: Size:163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in) Weight: 201g SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Waterproof: IP64 dust-tight and water-resistant (water splashes) Specials: 3 LED light strips on the back (notifications, camera fill light, 26 addressable zones) Colors: Black, Blue, White
• Size:163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
• Weight: 201g
• SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
• Waterproof: IP64 dust-tight and water-resistant (water splashes)
• Specials: 3 LED light strips on the back (notifications, camera fill light, 26 addressable zones)
• Colors: Black, Blue, White
• Display: Type: AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) Size: 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) Protection: Panda Glass Ultra HDR image support
• Type: AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
• Size: 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
• Resolution: 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density)
• Protection: Panda Glass
• Ultra HDR image support
• Main Camera: Triple Set up 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74″, 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm – ∞), 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
• 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
• 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74″, 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm – ∞), 2x optical zoom
• 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm
• Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
• Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
• Selfie Lens: Single 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44″ Video: 1080p@30fps
• 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44″
• Video: 1080p@30fps
• Audio Support: Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack: No
• Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
• 3.5mm jack: No
• Performance: OS: Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.1 Chipset: Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) CPU: Octa-core (1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) GPU: Adreno 710 (940 MHz)
• CPU: Octa-core (1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)
• GPU: Adreno 710 (940 MHz)
• Storage Specs: Internal Storage: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM Memory Card: not supported
• Internal Storage: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
• Memory Card: not supported
• Network: Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G bands: HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 – Global 5G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 SA/NSA – Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G
• Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
• 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
• 3G bands: HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
• 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 – Global
• 5G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 SA/NSA –
• Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G
• Connectivity and Communications Support: WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS NFC: Yes Radio: No USB: Type-C 2.0, OTG
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
• Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE
• Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
• NFC: Yes
• Radio: No
• USB: Type-C 2.0, OTG
• Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Circle to Search
• Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
• Circle to Search
• Battery: Type: 5000mAh Charging: 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
• Type: 5000mAh
• Charging: 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min