In a rather controversial move, Nothing ended up using UFS 2.2 storage for its recently launched Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro. While many criticised the move, Nothing stood by it. Now, the company has finally provided a reasonable explanation as to why it chose to use dated storage.
More Nothing Phone 3a NewsAs of 2025, there are just a few smartphone brands that care about creative design. Gone are the days of refreshing and outlandish Nokia feature phone and smartphone designs that never failed to amaze us with their weird and wacky shapes and form factors. What excited me back then were the new and experimental designs (N-gage, Nokia 7600), where the focus was more on the experience and just doing something differently. Lately, Apple has single-handedly managed to turn every smartphone into a slab with two sheets of glass.
The Nothing Phone 3a has a unique design which sets it apart from any other smartphone at its price point. The phone’s rear panel is made of glass, which also allows for a better IP64 rating for dust and water resistance. The Glyph interface present on all Nothing phones remains the same as before in terms of form and function.
Software performance with everyday use is quite solid. It works smoothly without any hiccups and contains no bloatware either. Everything from wallpapers to fonts to themes is very tastefully accomplished. And the same applies to the AI feature called Essential Space.
Camera performance is a bit of a mixed bag. The main camera performs well, but the newly introduced telephoto camera works best in daylight. Low-light video recording needs work and is strictly average.
Despite its standard battery, Nothing has managed to optimise it well with Nothing OS. It can easily handle a whole day of heavy usage. Charging speeds are relatively a bit slow.
Product Name | Price in India |
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Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM, 128GB) - White | ₹ 24,999 |
Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM, 128GB) - Black | ₹ 24,999 |
Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM, 128GB) - Blue | ₹ 24,999 |
Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM, 256GB) - Blue | ₹ 26,999 |
Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM, 256GB) - White | ₹ 26,999 |
Nothing Phone 3a (8GB RAM, 256GB) - Black | ₹ 26,999 |
Nothing Phone 3a price in India starts from ₹ 24,999. The lowest price of Nothing Phone 3a is ₹ 24,999 at Flipkart on 25th March 2025.
Brand | Nothing |
Model | Phone 3a |
Price in India | ₹24,999 |
Release date | 4th March 2025 |
Launched in India | Yes |
Form factor | Touchscreen |
Dimensions (mm) | 163.52 x 77.50 x 8.35 |
Weight (g) | 201.00 |
IP rating | IP64 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 5000 |
Fast charging | 50W Fast Charging |
Wireless charging | No |
Colours | Black, Blue, White |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Screen size (inches) | 6.77 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Resolution | 1080x2392 pixels |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | 387 |
Processor | octa-core |
Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
RAM | 8GB |
Internal storage | 128GB, 256GB |
Rear camera | 50-megapixel (f/1.88) + 50-megapixel (f/2.55) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) |
No. of Rear Cameras | 3 |
Rear flash | Yes |
Front camera | 32-megapixel (f/2.2) |
No. of Front Cameras | 1 |
Lens Type (Second Rear Camera) | Telephoto |
Lens Type (Third Rear Camera) | Ultra Wide-Angle |
Operating system | Android 15 |
Skin | Nothing OS 3.1 |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
GPS | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.40 |
NFC | Yes |
USB Type-C | Yes |
Number of SIMs | 2 |
Active 4G on both SIM cards | Yes |
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes |