Nothing to Launch Phone 3a Series with Pro-Level Camera Feature

The Nothing Phone 3a series, scheduled for a global release on March 4, will feature a periscope lens, marking a first for the London-based company. This lens will offer up to 60x “ultra” zoom, which will be matched with a 50-megapixel sensor. It should come as no surprise that this advanced “pro-camera system” is likely only available on the Phone 3a Pro, its more premium counterpart in the series, although that hasn’t been confirmed either.

Nothing to Launch Phone 3a Series with Pro-Level Camera Feature: 60x Zoom and More

In comparison, the Phone 2a and Phone 2a Plus did share a 50MP dual camera with wide and ultrawide lenses, while the flagship Phone 2 didn’t even have a telephoto camera. As the early bird gets worm, this periscope camera will be debuted on the Phone 3a lineup of devices, mostly on the Pro model, and it’s highly anticipated that it will attract many buyers considering the impressive sales of the Phone 2a’s. Promo posters hint that only the Phone 3a Pro will come with this periscope camera lens.

Teasers initially suggested a horizontal camera array like the one on the Phone 2a, but the new teaser image shows a circular assembly that incorporates the periscope camera. In addition to this lens, the phone will be accompanied by two extra cameras, the main sensor also at 50MP. Nothing says this primary sensor draws in 64% more light on the pixel level for its 300% higher full-well capacity versus Phone 2a, which translates to depth and clarity in photos.

Both the main and front cameras (which remain unspecified) will support 4K video recording. All four sensors will also feature Ultra HDR photo output. Additionally, the Phone 3a series is confirmed to be powered by a Qualcomm chip and will introduce a new mystery button, which is widely speculated to function similarly to Apple’s action or camera control buttons.

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