Phone (3a)

Essential design. Elevated performance.

The Nothing Phone (3a) refines the brand's transparent design language for the mid-range market. It focuses on delivering a clean software experience and balanced performance for everyday use.

7.8

Editor score

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Editor scoring

Display8.5

Performance7.5

Camera7.7

Battery8.8

Design9.0

Verdict

Pros

Unique transparent design with functional Glyph Interface.
Clean, bloat-free Nothing OS with fast updates.
Bright and smooth 120Hz AMOLED display.
Excellent battery life for all-day use.

Cons

Performance is good, but not for heavy gaming.
No telephoto lens for zoom photography.
Lacks wireless charging.
Plastic frame feels less premium than flagships.

Full specifications

Display

Type: Flexible AMOLED
Size: 6.7 inches
Resolution: 1084 x 2412 pixels (FHD+)
Refresh rate: 120Hz adaptive
Peak brightness: 1500 nits
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Features: HDR10+
10-bit color depth
Always-On Display

Performance

Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Pro (Custom)
Process: 4nm
CPU: Octa-core
GPU: Mali-G615 MC4
AnTuTu: —
Geekbench (single): —
Geekbench (multi): —

Camera

4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps

Rear camera

4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps

Widef/1.8

OIS, PDAF

Ultrawidef/2.2

114° FoV

Glyph InterfaceNight ModePortrait ModeAction Mode

Front camera

1080p@60fps

Widef/2.2

HDRPortrait Mode

Battery & charging

Capacity: 5000 mAh
Type: Li-Ion
Wired: 45W
Wireless: N/A
Reverse: N/A
Endurance: —

Build & design

Dimensions: 162.1 x 76.5 x 8.4 mm
Weight: 190 g
Materials: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, transparent plastic back
Water/dust: IP54
Colors: White
Black
Milk