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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

Brand: NOTHING
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.77" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Processor: Dimensity 7300 Pro
  • Battery: 5000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2025, October 29
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 15, up to 3 major upgrades
  • Body: 199g, 8.3mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
5G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2025, October 29
Status Available. Released 2025, October 29

Body

Dimensions 164 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)
Weight 199 g (7.02 oz)
Build Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Panda Glass)
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Ingress Protection IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Display

Type AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Size 6.77 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)
Protection Panda Glass, Mohs level 5
Ultra HDR image support

Platform

OS Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.5
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G615 MC2

Memory

Card slot microSDXC
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Second Camera 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Third Camera 2 MP (macro)
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type 5000 mAh
Charging 33W wired, 50% in 20 min
5W reverse wired

Misc

Colors Black, White, Blue
Models A001T
SAR EU 0.98 W/kg (head) 1.28 W/kg (body)
Price About 250 EUR

Test Results

Performance AnTuTu: 691743 (v10), 939571 (v11)
GeekBench: 2996 (v6)
3DMark: 853 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display 1228 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker -29.8 LUFS (Average)
Battery Active use score 15:07h

EU LABEL

Energy Class A
Battery 53:56h endurance, 1400 cycles
Free fall Class C (90 falls)
Repairability Class C

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.8
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 7 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Features 8 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 7 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. Unique, premium transparent rear design that stands out in the budget segment.
  2. Bright 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.
  3. 3000 nits peak brightness offers excellent outdoor visibility.
  4. Clean, minimalistic Nothing OS 3.5 experience with low bloatware.
  5. Excellent long-term software support with 3 years of OS and 6 years of security updates.
  6. Solid, reliable battery life from the 5,000mAh cell.
  7. Good haptic feedback provides a satisfying typing experience.
  8. Dedicated Essential Key for quick access to AI features.
  9. MicroSD card support allows for storage expansion up to 2TB.
  10. Solid, lightweight, and well-balanced in-hand feel.

CONS

  1. No charger is included in the box.
  2. Slow 33W charging compared to competitors offering 60W+.
  3. Camera setup lacks a telephoto lens, reducing zoom capabilities.
  4. Main camera produces soft details, particularly in low-light conditions.
  5. Only a single bottom-firing mono speaker, which provides low-quality sound.
  6. The MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset can stutter under heavy load.
  7. Limited to IP54 dust and splash resistance, unlike higher-rated rivals.
  8. Pre-installed third-party apps (bloatware) included.
  9. Some users may find the 199g weight and large size slightly cumbersome.
  10. The 2MP macro lens is generally considered unnecessary and low-quality.

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