Nothing Phone 3a - 12GB - 256GB - Dual Sim

Design & Build

The Nothing Phone (3a) continues the brand’s unique transparent design with refined aesthetics. It features three LED light strips on the back, designed for notifications, camera fill lighting, and customizable lighting patterns across 26 addressable zones.

• Dimensions: 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm

• Weight: 201 grams

• Build: Panda Glass front, matte finish frame

• SIM: Dual Nano-SIM

• Water & Dust Resistance: IP64 (dust tight, splash-resistant)

• Available Colors: Black, White, Blue

Display

The device offers a large, immersive AMOLED screen with high brightness and color accuracy, suitable for gaming, video streaming, and general use.

• Type: AMOLED, 1 billion colors, HDR10+ support

• Size: 6.77 inches (screen-to-body ratio ~88%)

• Resolution: 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi)

• Refresh Rate: 120Hz

• Brightness: 800 nits (typical), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)

• Protection: Panda Glass

• Extra: Ultra HDR support

Performance & Software

Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, the Phone (3a) is built on a 4nm process, delivering solid midrange performance with excellent power efficiency.

• CPU:

  • 1x Cortex-A720 at 2.5 GHz (Prime)

  • 3x Cortex-A720 at 2.4 GHz (Performance)

  • 4x Cortex-A520 at 1.8 GHz (Efficiency)

• GPU: Adreno 710 (940 MHz)

• NPU: Qualcomm Hexagon

• OS: Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.1

• Software Support: 3 major Android updates promised

Camera System

The Nothing Phone (3a) features a versatile triple rear camera setup designed for high-detail photography, zoom, and ultrawide shots.

Rear Cameras

• 50 MP (wide), f/1.9, PDAF, OIS

• 50 MP (telephoto), f/2.0, 2x optical zoom

• 8 MP (ultrawide), f/2.2, 120° field of view

Camera Features:

• LED flash, HDR, panorama

• Video recording: 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS

Front Camera

• 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm wide-angle

• Video: 1080p at 30fps

Battery & Charging

The Phone (3a) offers long battery life and fast charging capability.

• Capacity: 5000 mAh

• Charging Speed:

  • 50% in 19 minutes

  • 100% in 56 minutes

• Charging Type: 50W wired (charger not included in box)

Storage & RAM

• Variants:

  • 8GB RAM + 128GB storage

  • 8GB RAM + 256GB storage

  • 12GB RAM + 256GB storage

• RAM Type: LPDDR5

• Storage Type: UFS 3.1

• Expandability: No microSD card slot

Connectivity & Features

• Network Support: 5G / LTE / HSPA / GSM

• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

• Bluetooth: 5.4

• NFC: Yes

• USB: Type-C 2.0 with OTG

• Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

• Audio: Stereo speakers, no 3.5mm headphone jack

• Biometrics: Under-display optical fingerprint sensor

• Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

• Extras: Circle to Search by Google

In the Box

• Nothing Phone (3a)

• USB-C to USB-C Cable (100cm)

• Pre-applied screen protector

• SIM tray ejector tool

• Safety information

Summary

The Nothing Phone (3a) stands out in the midrange segment with its unique design, reliable Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, bright 120Hz AMOLED display, and capable camera system. With Nothing OS 3.1 on Android 15 and strong battery life, it delivers a clean and stylish smartphone experience backed by long-term software support.