Nothing Phone 3a 12/256GB
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Nothing Phone 3a 12/256GB

Dual 5G: With blazing fast peak downlink speeds of 2.8 Gbps.
Smart 5G: Reduces network latency by 14.58%.
Bluetooth 5.4: 1.2x faster than Bluetooth 5.3.
Wi-Fi 6: 1.4x faster than Wi-Fi 5.
NFC: Supports Google Wallet, and more.
Linear haptic motor: Tactile vibration responses.
Fingerprint sensor: In-screen scanner.
Stereo speakers: Immersive listening, always.
Face unlock: Quick and easy unlocking.
360 antenna: Ring design around the phone to ensure no dead zones.
Signal boost: Boosts transmission power by up to 21.2%.

Nothing Phone 3a 12/256GB

Nothing Phone 3a 12/256GB is a striking smartphone that boasts a 6.77-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with HDR10+ support and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, it delivers impressive performance for everyday tasks. The phone features a unique design with a symmetrical look, continuing the distinctive aesthetics of its predecessors. Its camera setup includes a triple rear camera with a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, alongside a 32MP front camera for stunning selfies. With a 5000mAh battery and 50W fast charging support, the Nothing Phone 3a ensures long-lasting usage and quick top-ups. Running on Nothing OS 3.1 based on Android 15, it offers a seamless and intuitive user experience.

 

Phone (3a)

The Phone (3a) Series is characterised by clean, geometric shapes, flat surfaces and straight sides, all giving a sense of sophistication in comparison to its predecessor. An eclectic mix of influences drawn from Japanese iconography, playful elements alongside industrial designs from the 60s and 70s.

 

Memories, relived

Replay life’s best moments with a camera that consistently delivers true-to-life results.

With a 0.6x to 30x zoom range, it captures stunning details, from wherever you are.

 

Explore the camera

Get closer without getting closer

Capture everything without going anywhere. 5 stacked lenses deliver up to 30x room range, ensuring distant scenes are still full of detail, and true-to-life portraits.

  • 50 MP telephoto 1/2.75″, 0.64 µm, f/2.0, 49.5° field of view
  • 2x optical zoom, 4x lossless zoom, 30x ultra zoom, portrait mode

See the camera in action.

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Front camera

32 MP for ultra-clear selfies or group shots.
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Ultra XDR

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Portable Mode

Night Mode

Auto Tone

4K video recording

Record in stunning 4K resolution with AI-powered stability enhancements in low-light environments.

 

#WithNothing

Judge for yourself. Here’s what our community has captured with Phone (3a).

A new photography experience

Nothing Camera

Intuitive controls and photographer-level features. Including quick record for instant video access, alongside burst shot modes, a zoom indicator and portrait effects.

 

ESSENTIAL SPACE: Your second memory

Capture content, inspirations and thoughts with the new Essential Key. Essential Space automatically organizes and catalogs everything for you*, generating personalized suggestions, summaries, or action points. All with a little help from AI.

Essential Key

A new button on the side of your device. Press once to capture the content on your screen. Long-press to record your voice, ideas and inspirations on the go. Double press to access Essential Space.

 

 

Essential Space

Everything in one place. It removes the friction from recalling content. AI organizes your captures* and generates personalized suggestions and actions to help you stay on top of things.

*Smart Collections coming soon

 

Amplify your potential

 

 

Productive

Speak aloud what’s on your plate. Essential Space then intelligently generates a detailed to-do list and schedules specific time slots for each task.

Inspired

Screen-shot or voice your favourite ideas and inspirations. Organise all your content in Collections, or let Essential Space organise them for you*.

*Smart Collections coming soon

Aware

Caught up by something interesting on the street? Open your camera and capture it with Essential Key. Essential Space transcribes and saves it as a reminder.

Focused(COMING SOON)

Essential Space recognises different speakers during your meetings and transcribes content. Allow AI to condense content into a meeting summary and pull together relevant to-do’s.

In control of your data

All your content is securely stored locally on your device. When we send your content captures to the cloud for processing, your data is encrypted, securely processed, and automatically deleted once the task is completed. We balance performance with a steadfast commitment to your privacy.

 

Purposefully mindful

Effortlessly intuitive and rooted in functional customisation. Nothing OS 3 takes you closer to a more mindful and productive smartphone experience.

 

Nothing DNA

As sleek and unique as a device should be. Explore the Dot Engine amongst hundreds of bespoke Nothing animations, icons and fonts.

 

Functional customisations

Personal touches that make sense to you. Adjust Quick Settings, home screen, and lock screen with custom shortcuts and widgets to enhance your experience.

Real connections

Prioritise people, not apps. Discover new ways to stay connected with shared widgets. Send direct reactions and responses straight to your favourite people’s lock screens.

 

Power in productivity

Activate Smart Drawer, and watch your apps automatically organize by category, with your most used apps displayed at the top. Less time searching and more time doing.

 

Extra smart

Ask, listen and learn from ChatGPT on-the-go via voice control or bespoke Nothing Widget. A first-of-its-kind integration, made for your Nothing ecosystem. Only with Nothing OS.

Hello, Snapdragon

Experience the power of the all-new

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G.

  • 8-core CPU with up to 2.5 Ghz
  • Qualcomm® AI Engine
  • Up to 20GB RAM Booster

More power

Equipped with a Kryo 8-core CPU and built on TSMC’s 4nm process, it delivers top-tier performance, whether gaming or multitasking.

  • Up to 33% faster CPU
  • Up to 11% graphics improvement

Less consumption

Perfect balance between power and efficiency.

  • Up to 8% more battery efficient
  • Up to 30 minutes more battery life

Always cool

Features a 4,500 mm² steel vapor chamber, reducing overall phone temperature by up to 25%.

Made for gaming

Prioritises gameplay in your phone’s CPU and GPU for the most powerful performance.
With Super Colour Enhancement for extra vibrant visuals.

Built for AI

Unlock new possibilities with on-device generative AI support.

  • Hexagon™ Tensor Accelerator (HTA) boosts AI performance by up to 92%.
  • Spectra Triple ISP leverages machine learning for sharper, high-resolution photos.

5000 mAh battery

Charge in minutes, keep going for days.

  • 26 hours: of YouTube.
  • 11 hours: of PUBG gaming.
  • Maintain over 90% maximum capacity: After 1,200 charging cycles.
  • 24 hours: of Instagram scrolling.
  • 45 hours: of voice calls.
  • 50W Fast Charge: A day’s power in under 20 mins.

 

Predictably unexpected

Rooted in transparency, we’re redefining design by harmonising human warmth with cutting-edge engineering. A design that is at once nostalgic and futuristic, resulting in a delicate balance between simplicity and complexity.

Upgraded materials

New high-grade tempered glass and precision-machined aluminum accents create the perfect balance of elegance and durability.

IP64

Improved dust and water resistance. Ready to handle whatever life throws at you.

 

The Glyph Interface

Put down your screen and receive notifications through customisable light and sound patterns.

 

Camera

A visual countdown when using the timer. Or use it as a portable ring-light for a soft glow on nearby subjects.

 

Music

See your favourite songs come to life as lights dance to the beat in real time.

Notifications

Receive reminders for the important bits in life. When selected contacts or apps send you a notification, a light will shine persistently until you’ve tapped it.

Ringtones

Assign unique light and sound sequences as ringtones for individual contacts so you can stay one step ahead of who’s getting in touch.

Timer

Set a time, then flip your device face down to start a visual countdown.

Volume

A visual representation to indicate your current audio level.

 

A screen you can count on

Featuring a 6.77″ FHD+ flexible AMOLED display, delivering a stunning 1.07 billion colours.

*compared to Phone (2a) Plus

  • 3000 nits: +131% peak brightness*
  • 120 Hz: Adaptive refresh rate
  • 1000 Hz: +316% touch sampling rate*
  • 6.77”: FHD+ flexible AMOLED display
  • 2160 Hz: PWM dimming rate
  • HDR10+: Certification
  • 1.07 billion: Vivid colours
  • 1,000,000:1: Contrast ratio
  • 91.4%: Screen-to-body ratio

Built to last

68 quality control protocols and over 95,000 tests.

  • Atmospheric Ageing Test: 85°C environment with 85% humidity for 21 days.
  • Extreme Temperature Test: Controlled temperature environment which fluctuates between -40°C and 75°C for 21 days.
  • USB Durability Test: 30,000 insertion + extraction cycles using a USB-C cable.
  • Button Press Test: 25,000 cycles of pressing each button.
  • IP Rating Dust and Water Test: Rated IP64 for dust and water resistance.
  • Fluid Immersion Test: Submerged in 25 cm of water for 20 minutes.
  • Abrasion Scratch Test: Front screens and back cover scratched with steel wool over 2,500 times.

Recycled materials

1. Over 50% of the plastic parts are sustainably sourced.
2. 100% recycled aluminium in the mid-frame and for all buttons.
3. 100% recycled tin on 6 circuit boards.
4. Over 85% recycled steel used for 18 stamping parts.

51.3 KG

Our lowest-ever carbon footprint in a smartphone.

Packaging

Plastic-free packaging 60% recycled fibre.

More

Everything you need.

Dual 5G: With blazing fast peak downlink speeds of 2.8 Gbps.
Smart 5G: Reduces network latency by 14.58%.
Bluetooth 5.4: 1.2x faster than Bluetooth 5.3.
Wi-Fi 6: 1.4x faster than Wi-Fi 5.
NFC: Supports Google Wallet, and more.
Linear haptic motor: Tactile vibration responses.
Fingerprint sensor: In-screen scanner.
Stereo speakers: Immersive listening, always.
Face unlock: Quick and easy unlocking.
360 antenna: Ring design around the phone to ensure no dead zones.
Signal boost: Boosts transmission power by up to 21.2%.

Specifications

In The Box

  • Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm
  • Phone (3a) screen protector (pre-applied)
  • SIM tray ejector tool
  • Safety card
Colours

Black
White
Blue

Capacity

8+128GB / 12+256GB

Dimensions

Dimensions

Height: 163.52 mm

Width: 77.50 mm

Depth: 8.35 mm

Weight: 201 g

 

Main camera
  • 50 MP Samsung
  • f/1.88
  • 1/1.56″ sensor
  • 84.5° FOV
  • OIS & EIS
  • Auto focus
Telescope
  • 50MP Samsung
  • f/2.0
  • 1/2.75” sensor
  • 49.5° FOV
  • EIS
  • Autofocus
  • 2x optical zoom
  • 4x in-sensor zoom
  • 30x ultra zoom
Ultra-wide
  • 8 MP Sony
  • f/2.2
  • 1/4″ sensor
  • 120° FOV
Front
  • 32 MP Samsung
  • F2.2
  • 1/3.44″ sensor
  • 89° FOV
TrueLens Engine 3
  • Ultra XDR
  • Auto Tone
  • Portrait Optimiser
  • Motion Capture
  • Night Mode
Video recording
  • 4K recording at 30 FPS
  • 1080p recording at 30 or 60 FPS
  • Slo-mo at 1080p 120 FPS
  • Time Lapse at 4K / 1080p

 

Display Glyph Interface
6.77” flexible AMOLED 26 individually addressable zones
Panda glass 10 new ringtones and notification sounds
1080 x 2392 (387 PPI) Glyph Timer
10-bit (1.07 billion colours) colour depth Essential Notifications
Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1 Volume indicator
120 Hz adaptive refresh rate Glyph Composer
1000 Hz touch sampling rate Glyph Torch
2160 Hz PWM frequency Glyph Progress (now supports Google Calendar)
3000 nits peak brightness Flip to Glyph
1300 nits outdoor brightness Bedtime schedule
800 nits typical brightness Music visualisation
Camera countdown
Glyph Fill Light

 

Battery

Capacity: 5,000 mAh.

Charging speed: 50 W.

Reverse wired charging: 7.5 W.

100% charge time:56 minutes.

50% charge time: 19 minutes.

 

Multimedia

Multimedia

Audio Supported Formats

  • Playback: MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4.
  • Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR.
Video Supported Formats
  • Playback: MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM.
  • Recording: MP4.
Image Supported Formats
  • Playback: JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG.
  • Output: JPEG, DNG.

 

Audio

Audio
  • 2 high-definition mics
  • Dual stereo speakers

Network and connectivity

Network and connectivity
  • Nano-SIM (4FF)
  • eSIM: No
  • NFC compatible with Google Pay
  • Bluetooth 5.4
  • Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO
  • Gigabit 5G Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4×4 MIMO

5G NR bands:

  • n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78

4G LTE bands:

  • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66

3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands

  • 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19

2G GSM:

  • 850/900/1800/1900

Wi-Fi

  • 2.4G/5G
  • WiFi 6,802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2×2 MIMO, TWT, 8SS, MU-MIMO, OFDMA
  • Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot

GPS

  • GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
  • 360° antenna
  • Hybrid Coexistence 2.0

IP Rating, SIM, Sensors and Haptic

Dust and water resistance
  • IP64 rated
SIM Card
  • Dual SIM
Sensors
  • In-display fingerprint sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Electronic compass
  • Front ambient light sensor
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity sensor

Operating System & Software Support

Operating System: Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15
Software support
  • 3 years of Android updates
  • 6 years of security patches

 

 

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