Nothing has officially introduced the Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro at MWC 2025. These smartphones continue Nothing’s signature transparent design while adding key upgrades in performance and camera technology.
Design and Display
Both models share the same 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and a peak brightness of 3000 nits. The phones maintain an aluminum frame with a glass back, featuring Nothing’s iconic Glyph lighting system with three LED light strips.
Key Display Features:
- Size: 6.77 inches
- Type: AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
- Brightness: 800 nits (typical), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
- Resolution: 1080×2392 pixels, 387ppi
Performance and Software
Both the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, delivering efficient performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 710 GPU. These devices run on Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.1, promising three major Android upgrades.
Processor and Memory Options:
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)
- RAM & Storage:
- 128GB + 8GB RAM
- 256GB + 8GB RAM
- 256GB + 12GB RAM
Camera Upgrades
The biggest differences between the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro lie in the camera systems.
Nothing Phone (3a) Camera System:
- Main Camera: 50MP, f/1.9, OIS
- Telephoto Camera: 50MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom
- Ultra-Wide Camera: 8MP, 120-degree field of view
- Front Camera: 32MP
- Video Recording: 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Camera System:
- Main Camera: 50MP, f/1.9, OIS
- Telephoto Camera: 50MP, f/2.6, 3x periscope-style zoom
- Ultra-Wide Camera: 8MP, 120-degree field of view
- Front Camera: 50MP
- Video Recording: 4K@30fps (rear and front), 1080p@60/120fps
The Phone (3a) Pro features a higher-resolution selfie camera and enhanced 3x periscope zoom, giving it an edge in photography.
Battery and Charging
Both models come with a 5000mAh battery that supports 50W fast charging, achieving 50% in 19 minutes and 100% in 56 minutes.
Battery & Charging:
- Capacity: 5000mAh
- Charging Speed: 50W wired
- Wireless Charging: No official confirmation
Additional Features
- 5G connectivity
- IP64 rating (dust and splash resistance)
- In-display fingerprint scanner
- Stereo speakers
- New “Essential Key” side button for quick access
- Circle to Search feature
Should You Buy It?
The Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro offer a premium design, powerful specs, and upgraded cameras. The Pro version stands out with better zoom and selfie camera, making it the better choice for photography lovers.
Stay tuned for more reviews and comparisons to see how Nothing’s latest phones stack up against the competition!
