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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Brand: NOTHING
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.77" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8/12GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
  • Battery: 5000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2025, March 25
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 15, up to 16, Nothing OS 4.0
  • Body: 211g, 8.4mm 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
5G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2025, March 04
Status Available. Released 2025, March 25

Body

Dimensions 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
Weight 211 g (7.44 oz)
Build Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - India only
Ingress Protection IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
3 LED light strips on the back (notifications, camera fill light, 26 addressable zones)

Display

Type AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Size 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density)
Protection Panda Glass, Mohs level 5
Ultra HDR image support

Platform

OS Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Chipset Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU Adreno 810

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Second Camera 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto) (15cm - ∞), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
Third Camera 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/2.76"
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack No

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4, 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 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min

Misc

Colors Black, Gray
Models A059P
Price € 299.00

Test Results

Performance AnTuTu: 820097 (v10)
GeekBench: 3327 (v6)
3DMark: 1061 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display 1307 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker -23.3 LUFS (Very good)
Battery Active use score 13:37h

EU LABEL

Energy Class C
Battery 43:17h 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 8 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Auto Focus 8 / 10
  • Image Quality 8 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Features 8 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 8 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 7 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10

PROS

  1. Unique Transparent Design: Features the signature Nothing transparent aesthetic with improved, bolder styling.
  2. Periscope Telephoto Lens: Includes a 50MP Sony periscope sensor with 3x optical zoom, a rarity in this price segment.
  3. Bright AMOLED Display: Boasts a 6.77-inch display with up to 3,000 nits peak brightness for excellent sunlight visibility.
  4. Clean Software Experience: Runs Nothing OS 3.1 based on Android 15, offering a smooth and entirely bloat-free user interface.
  5. Excellent Main Camera: Captures high-quality, detailed images with natural colors using a 50MP Samsung main sensor.
  6. Long-Lasting Battery: Equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that easily provides over a day of heavy usage.
  7. Fast 50W Charging: Supports 50W wired charging, allowing for a 50% charge in under 20 minutes.
  8. Good Selfie Camera: Features a high-resolution 50MP front camera for detailed selfie photography.
  9. Extended Software Support: Promises 3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security updates.
  10. Useful "Essential Key": Introduces a dedicated button for AI-powered note-taking and voice recording.

CONS

  1. No Included Charger: The device does not ship with a power adapter in the box.
  2. Plastic Frame Construction: The frame is made of polycarbonate rather than metal, making it feel less premium.
  3. Slower UFS 2.2 Storage: Uses older, slower storage, which can affect app loading times compared to UFS 3.1.
  4. Mediocre Ultrawide Camera: The 8MP ultra-wide sensor is a downgrade compared to the main sensors and lacks detail.
  5. No Wireless Charging: Lacks wireless charging, a feature present in some competitors at this price.
  6. Limited 5G Bands in US: Offers limited 5G network compatibility in certain regions, specifically the US.
  7. Awkward Camera Bump: The large, asymmetrically arranged rear camera module makes the phone sit unevenly on surfaces.
  8. Heavy Weight: Weighs 211 grams, making it relatively heavy and sometimes uncomfortable to hold.
  9. No 4K 60fps Video: The cameras are restricted to 4K 30fps and do not support 4K 60fps recording.
  10. Moderate Gaming Performance: While capable, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset is not a top-tier performer for heavy competitive gaming.

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