Overall Score
68.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#666)68.9
Performance(#778)70.8
Camera(#354)53.5
Display(#285)88.5
Battery(#1459)60.0
Build(#1958)75.8
Comparisons Featuring Nothing Phone (3a)
Short Review
- The Nothing Phone (3a) features a sleek design with a glass front and back, supported by a plastic frame, and is available in Black, White, and Blue.
- Its 6.77-inch AMOLED display boasts a resolution of 1080 x 2392 pixels, supporting HDR10+ and a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, it delivers strong performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 8GB or 12GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a versatile 50 MP wide lens with OIS, a 50 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8 MP ultrawide lens, capable of 4K video recording.
- The 32 MP front camera provides high-quality selfies.
- With a 5000 mAh battery, it supports 50W charging, ensuring extended usage without frequent recharging.
- Running on Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.1, it offers a clean user experience with up to three major Android upgrades.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC.
- The device is equipped with stereo speakers for enhanced audio.
- Overall, the Nothing Phone (3a) combines solid specifications with a modern design and user-friendly software.
Specifications
General
Release Date2025, March 04
Announced2025, March 04
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.77"
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionPanda Glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUAdreno 710 (940 MHz)
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera32 MP
Front Camera Details32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery Details5000 mAh
Charging Details50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
Weight201 g
MaterialsGlass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.1
OS VersionAndroid 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo