Alright, folks—gather ‘round. Nothing’s back with its Phone 3a series, launching in India on March 4, and it’s bringing some spicy upgrades. Think of this as your cheat sheet before the big reveal.
- Design Drama: Pro vs. Regular Sibling Rivalry:
Nothing’s sticking to its “see-through-but-cool” vibe, but this time, the Pro and standard models are not twins. The 3a Pro rocks a fancy L-shaped camera bump (because rectangles are so 2023), while the regular 3a goes rogue with a horizontal camera strip. Both keep those quirky Glyph lights on the back—perfect for pretending you’re in a sci-fi movie while texting your mom. - Zoom Like a Creeper (But Legally): The 3a Pro is packing a 50MP periscope camera—yes, periscope, like submarines but less murky. It’s got 3x optical zoom, 6x sensor zoom, and a wild 60x “Ultra Zoom” mode. Translation: You can now count the pigeons on your neighbor’s balcony without leaving your couch. The regular 3a? Still decent—50MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2x zoom lens. Good for food pics, bad for bird-stalking.
- Screen Go Brrrr… 120Hz Brrrr: Both phones flaunt a 6.72-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. Translation: Scrolling through memes will feel smoother than butter on a hot samosa. Colors? Punchy. Blacks? Deeper than your existential crisis. Perfect for binge-watching cat videos.
- Battery for the “I Forgot to Charge It” Crowd:
A 5,000mAh battery means you can probably survive a day without hugging a charger. What’s the catch? We don’t know charging speeds yet, but Nothing’s previous phones did “fast-ish” charging. Fingers crossed it’s faster than your Wi-Fi during rain. - Snapdragon 7s Gen 3: Fancy Name, Solid Perks: Powering both phones is the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3—a mid-range chip that’s like a trusty scooter: not a Ferrari, but it’ll get you through PUBG Mobile without crying. Daily tasks? Easy-peasy. Just don’t expect it to render a Pixar movie.
- Price Tag: ”Kitna Deti Hai?”:
Leaks say the Phone 3a starts around ₹30,000, while the Pro might flirt with ₹40,000. For context, in Europe, the Pro costs €479 (≈₹43,400), but Nothing usually prices India cheaper. So, basically, save ₹10k and buy yourself a lifetime supply of chai. - Why Should You Care?
Let’s be real: the 3a Pro is the star here. That periscope camera is a big deal for a phone under ₹40k—it’s like getting a free dessert with your biryani. The regular 3a? Solid for normies who just want a snappy phone that won’t empty their wallets.
Final Verdict (Before It’s Even Out, Because Why Not)
If you’re a camera geek or just want to flex a phone that zooms like binoculars, wait for the Pro. If you’re like, “Meh, I just need Instagram to work,” the regular 3a’s your buddy. Either way, March 4 is D-Day. Set reminders, folks.
P.S. No, the Glyph lights still can’t make coffee. We asked.
