Nothing has officially unveiled its Phone 3a series after a month of teasers, introducing the Nothing Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro. While both devices share several core features, they also have key differences in design, camera setup, and pricing.
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Nothing Phone 3a Series Debuts in India With Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 5,000mAh Battery: Price, Specs & More
The Nothing Phone 3a starts at ₹24,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, while the 8GB + 256GB model costs ₹26,999. It is available in Black, Blue, and White. The Nothing Phone 3a Pro is priced at ₹29,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB variant. Additional options include 8GB + 256GB for ₹31,999 and 12GB + 256GB for ₹33,999. The Pro variant comes in Black and Grey. A ₹2,000 bank discount reduces the Phone 3a’s base price to ₹22,999, while the Phone 3a Pro effectively costs ₹29,999.
The Nothing Phone 3a has a pill-shaped camera module, along with a transparent back that is divided into a red-accented square. The 3a Pro, on the other hand, has an L-shaped camera layout. The Glyph lighting system and a glass back give both models a premium feel. The Phone 3a has an IP64 rating, the Pro model is IP68 water-resistant. Notably, the standard Phone 3a lacks this feature, while the Phone 3a Pro has eSIM support.
Both phones come with a 6.77-inch LTPS AMOLED display with a 30Hz-120Hz refresh rate, 3,000-nit peak brightness, and Panda Glass protection. They are equipped with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, which promises 33% better performance than prior-gen models. The Pro variant has a high RAM option of 12GB for better multitasking. Both models are running Nothing OS 3.1, with the “Essential Space” app, to organize notes and screenshots. This includes AI-powered tools such as Gemini Advanced and Circle to Search. Nothing promises six years of software and security updates.
Both devices are powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 50W fast charging support, although no chargers are included with the devices out of the box. The Phone 3a Pro packs a 50MP primary Samsung sensor (1/1.56-inch) with OIS and EIS, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and 60x digital zoom. The Phone 3a has a slightly smaller 50MP primary sensor (1/1.57-inch) and a standard 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom and 30x digital zoom. The Pro model also has a superior 50MP front camera, while the standard variant offers a 32MP selfie shooter.
FAQs
Does the Nothing Phone 3a Pro support eSIM?
Yes, the Phone 3a Pro supports eSIM, but the standard Phone 3a does not.
Do the Nothing Phone 3a models come with a charger?
No, both models do not include a charger in the box.
