Nothing just dropped its Phone 3a and 3a Pro at MWC 2025, and they’re here to make your smartphone life a little less boring. Starting at ₹24,999 for the 3a and ₹29,999 for the 3a Pro, these phones are packed with personality, performance, and, of course, those iconic Glyph lights. Let’s break it down without putting you to sleep.
Design: Same, But Different
The Phone 3a comes in three colors—White, Black, and Blue—and keeps Nothing’s signature semi-transparent back with Glyph lights. It’s lightweight (201g) and has a plastic build, so it won’t feel like a brick in your pocket.
The 3a Pro, on the other hand, switches things up with a big, round camera module that screams “I’m different.” It’s slightly heavier (211g) but still keeps the Glyph lights and transparent vibe. Both phones have an Essential Key—a customizable button that’s basically your shortcut to chaos (or productivity, if you’re boring).
Display: Bright, Smooth, and Big
Both phones rock a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a blinding 3,000 nits peak brightness. Translation: your Instagram feed will look so good, you might forget to scroll.
Performance: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 to the Rescue
Under the hood, both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, paired with Nothing OS 3.1 (based on Android 15). It’s not a flagship killer, but it’s more than enough for your daily TikTok marathons and PUBG sessions.
Cameras: Pro Gets the Periscope
Here’s where things get spicy. The Phone 3a has a solid triple-camera setup: a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 50MP telephoto lens for zooming in on your neighbor’s cat.
The 3a Pro takes it up a notch with a 50MP periscope telephoto lens, adding 3x optical zoom and 60x hybrid zoom to the mix. Basically, it’s for people who like to take photos of things they shouldn’t.
Battery and Charging: All-Day Power
Both phones pack a 5,000mAh battery with 50W fast charging. That means you can go from “I’m dying” to “I’m alive” in about 30 minutes.
Why Should You Care?
- Glyph Lights: Because who doesn’t want a phone that lights up like a rave?
- Affordable Flagship Vibes: Starting at ₹25K, it’s a steal for what you’re getting.
- Essential Key: A button that does whatever you want? Yes, please.
The Verdict
The Phone 3a is for the minimalist who still wants to stand out, while the 3a Pro is for the tech geek who needs that extra zoom power. Either way, Nothing’s proving that smartphones don’t have to be boring—or expensive.
