The Nothing Phone (3a) Series features bold designs and upgraded cameras
Image: Nothing Mobile World Congress 2025 is in full swing, running through March 6. As a result, phone announcements are coming out right and left. Xiaomi already announced its new 15 and 15 Pro phones. Now, there are new options for those who enjoy something a bit different thanks to British tech company Nothing. The Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro keep Nothing's unique styling with upgrades to the cameras across the board. Nothing says it is the company's "most advanced camera system to date." Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro camera details Naturally, the more expensive (3a) Pro promises the most complete camera system. The 50MP main camera on the (3a) Pro features "advanced sensor technologies" that Nothing says result in 43% faster autofocus and "double the pixel full well capacity" compared to the standard 3(a). That means the maximum amount of charge a single pixel can hold before reaching saturation has increased, which should translate to improved performance in bright and otherwise challenging lighting situations – though how much of that translates to improved image quality in real-world situations remains to be seen. Also on the Phone(3a) Pro is a periscope telephoto camera. It relies on a 50MP Type 1/1.95 (6.5 x 4.9mm) sensor with a 70mm equiv. focal length and F2.55 aperture. The telephoto camera offers optical image stabilization and a mode that crops in to the central portion of the sensor to provide a "6x" field of view. A 60x field of view is also possible with "AI clarity-enhancing algorithms." AI-based upscaling programs can produce some impressive results, but 60x is quite a significant level of magnification to make up in software. The telephoto camera on the Phone (3a) Pro is also capable of focusing as close as 15cm for macro captures. Image: Nothing The Nothing Phone (3a), meanwhile, features a 50MP telephoto camera that is not a periscope design. It offers a 50mm equivalent focal length and F2.0 aperture with 2x optical zoom and 4x in-sensor zoom. Like the Phone (3a) Pro, it provides AI-powered ultra zoom for up to 30x. Image: Nothing Finally, the Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro feature the same ultra-wide camera with a 120-degree field of view, though Nothing didn't provide any details beyond that. All of the cameras on both of the Nothing Phone models are reliant on AI processing. They are powered by TrueLens Engine 3.0, which Nothing says is a combination of "advanced computational algorithms, AI processing, and multi-frame technology." Taking things even further, the sensor in both of the main cameras, which was co-engineered with Samsung, integrates "on-sensor deep learning processing software algorithms" to "enhance image clarity, reduce noise, and provide true-to-life accuracy." In short, expect lots of heavily processed imagery, though that is very much the norm these days on smartphones. On the selfie side of things, the Phone (3a) features a 32MP front camera. The Phone (3a) Pro uses a 50MP front camera that's capable of 4K video with "adaptive AI stabilization and night video enhancement." Nothing says that these AI-powered features will improve brightness by 74.4% and reduce noise by 33.7%. Image: Nothing Additional Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro details Outside of the cameras, the Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro feature the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 system on a chip. Nothing says that the Phone (3a) Series will be 92% better at processing AI tasks than the previous model, which could provide some headroom to support AI features down the road. Aiding this is the fact that Nothing says the phone will get updates for six years from the launch date, which includes three years of Android updates and six years of security updates on top of corrective and functionality updates. The 6.77-inch displays offer Full HD+ resolution with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. They both offer 1300 nits of brightness on auto or peak brightness up to 3000 nits, which Nothing says is a 131% increase over the Phone (2a). Both phones use 5000mAh batteries that Nothing promises will provide up to two days of life on a full charge. They also provide fast charging at 50W, so you can get a full day of power (50% battery) in under 20 minutes. Finally, Nothing has introduced a button that it calls the "Essential Key" on the side of the phones, which acts as a shortcut to the company's new Essential Space, an "AI-powered hub for notes, ideas, and inspirations." This early access feature makes it easier to log and recall content and will be available to all who purchase the Phone (3a) or Phone (3a) Pro. Image: Nothing Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro pricing and availability The Phone (3a) is available in black, white and blue in three storage configurations, starting at 8GB of RAM and 128GB for €329. The Phone (3a) Pro is available in gray and black and in three storage configurations. Nothing only has a price in Indian Rupees for the lowest tier, whi
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Mobile World Congress 2025 is in full swing, running through March 6. As a result, phone announcements are coming out right and left. Xiaomi already announced its new 15 and 15 Pro phones. Now, there are new options for those who enjoy something a bit different thanks to British tech company Nothing. The Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro keep Nothing's unique styling with upgrades to the cameras across the board. Nothing says it is the company's "most advanced camera system to date."
Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro camera details
Naturally, the more expensive (3a) Pro promises the most complete camera system. The 50MP main camera on the (3a) Pro features "advanced sensor technologies" that Nothing says result in 43% faster autofocus and "double the pixel full well capacity" compared to the standard 3(a). That means the maximum amount of charge a single pixel can hold before reaching saturation has increased, which should translate to improved performance in bright and otherwise challenging lighting situations – though how much of that translates to improved image quality in real-world situations remains to be seen.
Also on the Phone(3a) Pro is a periscope telephoto camera. It relies on a 50MP Type 1/1.95 (6.5 x 4.9mm) sensor with a 70mm equiv. focal length and F2.55 aperture. The telephoto camera offers optical image stabilization and a mode that crops in to the central portion of the sensor to provide a "6x" field of view. A 60x field of view is also possible with "AI clarity-enhancing algorithms." AI-based upscaling programs can produce some impressive results, but 60x is quite a significant level of magnification to make up in software. The telephoto camera on the Phone (3a) Pro is also capable of focusing as close as 15cm for macro captures.
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The Nothing Phone (3a), meanwhile, features a 50MP telephoto camera that is not a periscope design. It offers a 50mm equivalent focal length and F2.0 aperture with 2x optical zoom and 4x in-sensor zoom. Like the Phone (3a) Pro, it provides AI-powered ultra zoom for up to 30x.
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Finally, the Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro feature the same ultra-wide camera with a 120-degree field of view, though Nothing didn't provide any details beyond that.
All of the cameras on both of the Nothing Phone models are reliant on AI processing. They are powered by TrueLens Engine 3.0, which Nothing says is a combination of "advanced computational algorithms, AI processing, and multi-frame technology." Taking things even further, the sensor in both of the main cameras, which was co-engineered with Samsung, integrates "on-sensor deep learning processing software algorithms" to "enhance image clarity, reduce noise, and provide true-to-life accuracy." In short, expect lots of heavily processed imagery, though that is very much the norm these days on smartphones.
On the selfie side of things, the Phone (3a) features a 32MP front camera. The Phone (3a) Pro uses a 50MP front camera that's capable of 4K video with "adaptive AI stabilization and night video enhancement." Nothing says that these AI-powered features will improve brightness by 74.4% and reduce noise by 33.7%.
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Additional Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro details
Outside of the cameras, the Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro feature the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 system on a chip. Nothing says that the Phone (3a) Series will be 92% better at processing AI tasks than the previous model, which could provide some headroom to support AI features down the road. Aiding this is the fact that Nothing says the phone will get updates for six years from the launch date, which includes three years of Android updates and six years of security updates on top of corrective and functionality updates.
The 6.77-inch displays offer Full HD+ resolution with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. They both offer 1300 nits of brightness on auto or peak brightness up to 3000 nits, which Nothing says is a 131% increase over the Phone (2a). Both phones use 5000mAh batteries that Nothing promises will provide up to two days of life on a full charge. They also provide fast charging at 50W, so you can get a full day of power (50% battery) in under 20 minutes.
Finally, Nothing has introduced a button that it calls the "Essential Key" on the side of the phones, which acts as a shortcut to the company's new Essential Space, an "AI-powered hub for notes, ideas, and inspirations." This early access feature makes it easier to log and recall content and will be available to all who purchase the Phone (3a) or Phone (3a) Pro.
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Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro pricing and availability
The Phone (3a) is available in black, white and blue in three storage configurations, starting at 8GB of RAM and 128GB for €329. The Phone (3a) Pro is available in gray and black and in three storage configurations. Nothing only has a price in Indian Rupees for the lowest tier, which is 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and costs ₹29,999. The company says the version with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage will be available for €459.
While US customers can buy the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro, it is only available through the Nothing US Beta Program. It's important to note that the phone, within that program, is primarily for testing purposes and does not support most networks. You can find more details on the Nothing US Beta Program website.
The phone is available for pre-order today for most global customers at Nothing's website.
Nothing Unveils Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro
The Phone (3a) Series delivers an enhanced all-around experience, featuring a significantly upgraded camera system with optical zoom, boosted performance, a refined design, and Nothing OS innovations, including Essential Space.
London, UK, 4 March 2025 - Nothing today introduced the Phone (3a) Series, elevating its mid-range lineup with advanced features. Building on the acclaimed Phone (2a), it boasts in advanced triple-camera system with optical zoom, a powerful Snapdragon® processor, a brighter, more responsive display, and Nothing OS innovations like Essential Space—all wrapped in two uniquely refined designs.
Design
Both the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro feature a more sophisticated look and feel, with upgraded glass back panels, enhanced symmetry in the internal structure, and refined visual details and elements throughout the finish. The design celebrates each new camera system through Nothing’s trademark exposed aesthetic and cutting-edge engineering, while meticulously optimising the integration of advanced hardware. The Phone (3a) Series also upgrades its durability to an IP64 rating and achieves Nothing’s lowest carbon footprint on a smartphone to date, with 51.3kg of CO2e.
Camera
The Nothing Phone (3a) Series introduces Nothing’s most advanced camera system to date, featuring an upgraded 50MP main sensor and a Sony ultra-wide sensor, along with optical zoom for the first time. All powered by TrueLens Engine 3.0 combining advanced computational algorithms, AI processing, and multi-frame technology to deliver professional-grade, true-to-life photography.
Phone (3a) telephoto camera
Ready to pull you closer to your subject, Phone (3a)’s telephoto camera features a powerful 50MP sensor combined with a fast f/2.0 aperture for detailed shots at its 50mm equivalent focal length. The 2x optical reach lays the foundation for a quality zoom, while the high resolution enables up to 4x lossless in-sensor zoom. When you need to zoom in even further, the Phone (3a) harnesses AI clarity-enhancing algorithms for 30x ultra zoom.
Phone (3a) Pro periscope camera
Flagship telephoto zoom meets ultimate versatility with Phone (3a) Pro’s powerful periscope zoom. A total upgrade in hardware, it combines a large 1/1.95-inch Sony LYTIA 600 sensor with a 70mm equivalent focal length and a fast f/2.55 aperture. All this translates to excellent zoom and much more.
With optical image stabilisation, Phone (3a) Pro’s periscope camera can capture quality photos across lighting conditions, whether indoors or at night, while the optical 3x zoom is a photographer-favourite, portrait-perfect focal length.
The high-resolution 50MP sensor delivers lossless in-sensor zooming at up to 6x and when boosted with AI clarity-enhancing algorithms, it unlocks 60x ultra zoom. Where Phone (3a) Pro surpasses even flagship smartphones is its telemacro capture. Able to focus as close as 15cm from a subject, it breaks through periscope limitations that hold back flagship phones.
Main camera
The Phone (3a) features a 50MP main sensor co-engineered with Samsung, integrating on-sensor deep learning processing software algorithms trained on millions of photography scenarios to enhance image clarity, reduce noise, and provide true-to-life accuracy.
The Phone (3a) Pro’s 50MP main sensor further elevates the experience with advanced sensor technologies, offering 43% faster auto-focus and double the pixel full well capacity, allowing for more detail in harsh lighting conditions. Zooming out, the Phone (3a) Series' ultra-wide camera boasts a 120º field of view, enabling you to capture more in each frame, while the upgraded Sony sensor enhances low-light performance.
Front camera
Finally, the Phone (3a) boasts a 32MP front camera, while the Phone (3a) Pro features an upgraded 50MP front camera capable of recording high-quality 4K videos with adaptive AI stabilization and night video enhancement, improving brightness by +74.4% and reducing noise by 33.7%.
Performance
The Snapdragon® 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, with breakthrough performance powering select Snapdragon experiences and turbo-charged by Nothing OS optimisations, is on hand to cut down on waiting and level up living. Phone (3a) Series also games faster, delivers more stable frame rates, and goes for longer, thanks to the powerful Snapdragon processor. Getting into some numbers, the CPU is up to 33% faster than Phone (2a), while the Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU delivers 11% better graphics. Plus, you get select Snapdragon Elite Gaming™ features typically reserved for flagship devices.
Phone (3a) Series is 92% better at processing AI tasks than Phone (2a), making it more future-proofed for whatever AI developments are on the horizon. It also takes full advantage of Nothing OS and Essential Space, saving you time with things like on-device voice to text transcription.
RAM Booster uses a combination of physical and virtual RAM to allow users to access up to 20GB, plus a larger 4,500 mm² vapor chamber reduces temperature by 23% vs. Phone (2a).
Battery and Charging
Phone (3a) Series also lasts longer. With the optimised Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 mobile platform using 8% less power for typical tasks, enjoy 30 minutes more power every day.
Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro both have large 5000mAh batteries, delivering up to two days of use on a full charge. With upgraded fast charging now at 50W, Phone (3a) Series delivers a full day’s power (50%) in under 20 minutes.
Display
Balancing size and quality, Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro’s displays are immersive and brilliant. At 6.77 inches, their flagship size means on-screen content has room to breathe. Slightly taller and with less rounded corners than past Nothing phones, Phone (3a) Series’ displays represent a maturity and confidence befitting of a second-generation device.
At Full HD+ resolution, visuals look crisp with 387 pixels in every inch of screen, and with a fluid 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The standard touch sampling rate is 480Hz, a 100% increase from Phone (2a), and 1000Hz touch sampling rate when in Gaming Mode, swiping through Phone (3a) Series is smooth, and responsive.
Fire up auto brightness and your Phone (3a) climbs up to 1300 nits all by itself, making it viewable under a scorching sun. But peak brightness now reaches 3000 nits, a 131% increase from Phone (2a).
Nothing OS
Nothing OS 3.1 is a fast, smooth foundation tuned for stability, utility and customisation, built with Android 15 at its core - there have also been updates to the Nothing Gallery, Camera and Weather apps. Phone (3a) Series peels back a new level of personalisation. Dial distraction back with a monochromatic theme, hide app labels to clean up your home screen, customise the lock screen and quick settings so everything you need is at your fingertips, and you can even shake up your apps. Phone (3a) Pro also supports eSIM (excluding India).
Phone (3a) Series will get updates for 6 years starting from when the device first became available on nothing.tech. This includes three years of Android updates and six years of security updates in addition to corrective and functionality updates.
Essential Space (early access)
Essential Space is a new, AI-powered hub for notes, ideas, and inspirations. Taking the friction out of logging and recalling content, it can capture, process and remember - just like a second memory.
To make sure Essential Space is always a click away, Nothing created the Essential Key. Easy for a thumb to find and press, it’s on the right side of Phone (3a) Series. Press the Essential Key to capture and send content to Essential Space, long-press to record a voice note, and double-tap to head straight to all your saved content.
Nothing is made better by its community, and so too is Essential Space. That’s why Essential Space Early Access will be available to all customers who purchase a Phone (3a) or Phone (3a) Pro. Early Access will open the doors to the full Essential Space experience, including upcoming features set for launch in the coming months such as Camera Capture, Smart Collections, Focused Search and Flip to Record.
Availability and Pricing
- Phone (3a) is available in Black, White, and Blue (not available in the US)
- 8+128GB - £329 / €329 / ₹24,999
- 8+256GB - ₹26,999
- 12+256GB - £379 / $379 / €379
- Phone (3a) Pro is available in Grey and Black
- 8+128GB - ₹29,999
- 8+256GB - ₹31,999
- 12+256GB - £449 / $459 / €459 / ₹33,999
- Most global customers will be able to pre-order Phone (3a) today (4 March) via nothing.tech
- Phone (3a) Pro pre-orders start from 11 March via nothing.tech
- Nothing Store Soho (London) will be one of the first places in the world where Nothingfans can purchase Phone (3a) Series from 11:00 AM GMT on Saturday 8 March
- In the US, the Phone (3a) series will be accessible to users exclusively through Nothing’s US Beta Program. Participants will be provided a Phone (3a) / Phone (3a) Pro and are encouraged to provide feedback on their experience. More information can be found on nothing.tech
- Phone (3a) will go on Open Sales via nothing.tech and partners on 11 March
- Phone (3a) Pro will go on Opens Sales via nothing.tech and partners from 25 March onwards
A full list of specifications and features can be found on nothing.tech. To stay updated on all the latest information, please follow Nothing on Instagram, TikTok, and X.
