Nothing Phone 3a Pro
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Design17
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Rear Camera15
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Videos4
Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 -
Octa core (2.5 GHz, Single Core + 2.4 GHz, Tri core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core) -
8 GB / 12 GB RAM
Display
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6.77 inches (17.2 cm); Flexible AMOLED -
1080x2392 px (FHD+) -
120 Hz Refresh Rate -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Triple Camera Setup - 50 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 8 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
- 50 MP Periscope (upto 60x Digital Zoom, upto 3x Optical Zoom) Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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50 MP Wide Angle Lens -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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5000 mAh -
50W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Supported -
128 GB / 256 GB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Nothing Phone 3a Pro Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
8.0/10
Verdict
While its distinctive design may not appeal to everyone, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro stands out with a bright display, solid performance, clean software, and decent battery life. The Essential Space feature is a promising addition, though it could use refinements, much like the periscope telephoto camera, which falls short of complementing an otherwise impressive camera system.
Pros
- Unique transparent design with Glyph interface
- Powerful chipset for smooth performance
- Improved camera setup
- Clean, bloat-free Android experience
Cons
- No charger in the box
- Charging speeds are not the fastest in its class
- Periscope lens needs improvement
Design and display
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The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has seen minor design changes compared to its predecessor. The latest smartphone from the OEM is boxier and wider than ever. Notably, it features a large, chunky circular camera module that contrasts with the rest of the design, almost giving the illusion that it can be detached—but you can't! Although the Phone (2a) Plus was better in this regard, integrating the camera module more seamlessly, it is worth noting that the smartphone lacked a periscope lens, which the Phone (3a) Pro features.
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Essential Key
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The 'Essential Key' provides quick access to Nothing's new app, Essential Space. While its placement on the right spine keeps it within the thumb's reach, it may be inconvenient for users who often mount their phones on a stand for vlogging. A single press captures and sends content to the app, a long press records a voice note, and a double tap instantly takes you to your saved content. Inspired by Google's Pixel Screenshots app, Essential Space allows users to easily find their social media screengrabs or other important images that might otherwise get lost in the Gallery. Beyond screenshots, Essential Space also lets users record voice memos with a long press—either on their own or linked to a screenshot—helping them remember important details or follow up on specific tasks.
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Camera
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The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro boasts a versatile triple-camera setup, featuring a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide lens with a 120-degree field of view, and a 50MP periscope-style telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom. For selfies and video calling, the handset relies on a 50MP snapper in the punch-hole setup. Nothing has introduced five different presents on the smartphone, namely Soft Focus, B&W Film, Wide Angle, Lenticular, and Close Up. Furthermore, there is an option to create and import new presets within the camera app. Both front and rear cameras are capable of recording 4k videos at 30fps.
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Performance and software
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Battery and charging
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Instead of a silicon-carbon battery, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro sticks with a standard 5,000mAh lithium-ion cell—the same capacity as last year. This feels underwhelming compared to competitors now offering 5,500mAh or larger batteries. In terms of efficiency, it performs similarly to its predecessor. However, the Phone (3a) Pro outshines the Redmi Note 14 Pro+—which boasts a larger 6,200mAh battery—in the PCMark battery test. That said, it falls short of the Realme 14 Pro+ in both synthetic benchmarks and real-world usage.
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8.0/10
Verdict
While its distinctive design may not appeal to everyone, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro stands out with a bright display, solid performance, clean software, and decent battery life. The Essential Space feature is a promising addition, though it could use refinements, much like the periscope telephoto camera, which falls short of complementing an otherwise impressive camera system.
- Unique transparent design with Glyph interface
- Powerful chipset for smooth performance
- Improved camera setup
- Clean, bloat-free Android experience
Pros
- No charger in the box
- Charging speeds are not the fastest in its class
- Periscope lens needs improvement
Cons
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has seen minor design changes compared to its predecessor. The latest smartphone from the OEM is boxier and wider than ever. Notably, it features a large, chunky circular camera module that contrasts with the rest of the design, almost giving the illusion that it can be detached—but you can't! Although the Phone (2a) Plus was better in this regard, integrating the camera module more seamlessly, it is worth noting that the smartphone lacked a periscope lens, which the Phone (3a) Pro features.
Read MoreThe 'Essential Key' provides quick access to Nothing's new app, Essential Space. While its placement on the right spine keeps it within the thumb's reach, it may be inconvenient for users who often mount their phones on a stand for vlogging. A single press captures and sends content to the app, a long press records a voice note, and a double tap instantly takes you to your saved content. Inspired by Google's Pixel Screenshots app, Essential Space allows users to easily find their social media screengrabs or other important images that might otherwise get lost in the Gallery. Beyond screenshots, Essential Space also lets users record voice memos with a long press—either on their own or linked to a screenshot—helping them remember important details or follow up on specific tasks.
Read MoreThe Nothing Phone (3a) Pro boasts a versatile triple-camera setup, featuring a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide lens with a 120-degree field of view, and a 50MP periscope-style telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom. For selfies and video calling, the handset relies on a 50MP snapper in the punch-hole setup. Nothing has introduced five different presents on the smartphone, namely Soft Focus, B&W Film, Wide Angle, Lenticular, and Close Up. Furthermore, there is an option to create and import new presets within the camera app. Both front and rear cameras are capable of recording 4k videos at 30fps.
Read MoreInstead of a silicon-carbon battery, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro sticks with a standard 5,000mAh lithium-ion cell—the same capacity as last year. This feels underwhelming compared to competitors now offering 5,500mAh or larger batteries. In terms of efficiency, it performs similarly to its predecessor. However, the Phone (3a) Pro outshines the Redmi Note 14 Pro+—which boasts a larger 6,200mAh battery—in the PCMark battery test. That said, it falls short of the Realme 14 Pro+ in both synthetic benchmarks and real-world usage.
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Nothing Phone 3a Pro Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | March 11, 2025 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v15 |
| OS Updates | 3 Years |
| Security Updates | 6 Years |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS |
Performance
(Very Good)
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |||||||||
| Processor | Octa core (2.5 GHz, Single core, Cortex A720 + 2.4 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A720 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A520) | |||||||||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||||||||
| Fabrication | 4 nm | |||||||||
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 710 | |||||||||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | |||||||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |||||||||
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
The higher, the better
iQOO Neo 10
2,066,325
iQOO Neo 10R
1,476,651
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
1,440,382
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
809,554
Nothing Phone 3a
798,022
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
655,225
realme 15T
448,625
*Group: 22-34k Phones
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Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Wobble One
14 s
Nothing Phone 3a
17 s
iQOO Neo 10R
18 s
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
18 s
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
20 s
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
24 s
realme 15T
34 s
*Group: 22-34k Phones
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
Wild Life Extreme
The higher, the better
iQOO Neo 10
4,916
OnePlus Nord 4
3,011
OnePlus Nord CE 6 5G
1,122
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
1,064
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
1,049
Nothing Phone 3a
1,033
OPPO F33 Pro 5G
366
*Group: 22-34k Phones
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Battery Drain*
The lower, the better
iQOO Z10
3 %
iQOO Neo 10R
5 %
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
5 %
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
6 %
Nothing Phone 3a
7 %
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
7 %
Wobble One
10 %
*Group: 22-34k Phones
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Heating*
The lower, the better
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro
3.2 %
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
16.8 %
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
22.1 %
Nothing Phone 3a
25.5 %
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
28.4 %
iQOO Neo 10R
33.1 %
OPPO F29
50.2 %
*Group: 22-34k Phones
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Flexible AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.77 inches (17.2 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 px (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1300 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Pixel Density | 388 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 87.32 % |
| Screen Protection | Yes |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ Support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 91.4 % |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 163.52 mm |
| Width | 77.50 mm |
| Thickness | 8.39 mm |
| Weight | 211 grams |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Splash proof, IP64 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps Full HD @120 fps |
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Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Wide Angle
Max Zoom Supported 60x
Long Shot 10X
Long Shot 5X
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
(Excellent)
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| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps Full HD @60 fps |
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Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 5000 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-ion | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging, 50% in 19 minutes | |||
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Battery Test Results
Battery Life (PC Mark)
The higher, the better
realme P4 Power
21.1 hrs
iQOO Neo 10R
16.4 hrs
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
14.4 hrs
Nothing Phone 3a
14 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
9.4 hrs
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
8.5 hrs
Lava Agni 4
6.6 hrs
*Group: 22-34k Phones
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Charging Time (20% to 100%)
The lower, the better
OPPO F29
0.1 hrs
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
0.6 hrs
iQOO Neo 10R
0.7 hrs
Nothing Phone 3a
0.9 hrs
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
0.9 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
1.1 hrs
OPPO K13 Turbo Pro
3.3 hrs
*Group: 22-34k Phones
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM | |||||||||
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | |||||||||
| Network Support | 5G, 4G | |||||||||
| VoLTE | Yes | |||||||||
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SAR Value | Head: 1.19 W/kg, Body: 1.13 W/kg | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | |||||||||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | |||||||||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | |||||||||
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Nothing Phone 3a Pro User Reviews
Nothing Phone 3a Pro Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 256 GB 12 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.77", 1080 x 2392 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP |
| Front Camera | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
Nothing Phone 3a Pro Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8 GB + 128 GB) | ₹27,999 |
| Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8 GB + 256 GB) | ₹29,999 |
| Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12 GB + 256 GB) | ₹34,999 |
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