Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing's flagship smartphone
Quick Specs
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Display
6.8" AMOLED, 120Hz
Cameras
50MP f/1.88 50MP f/2.0 8MP f/2.2
Battery
5000 mAh
Front Camera
32MP f/2.2
RAM
8GB
Storage
128GB UFS 2.2
Expert Review
Our comprehensive analysis and verdict
0.0
Overall Score
Good
Design
0.0/9
Display
0.0/13
Performance
0.0/20
Gaming
0.0/5
Camera
0.0/20
Software
0.0/8
Battery
0.0/15
Connectivity
0.0/5
Price-Value
0.0/5
Pros
- Unique transparent design with signature Glyph Interface for distinct visual cues.
- Clean, bloatware-free Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.1 offering thoughtful software tweaks.
- Vibrant and bright 120Hz AMOLED display with excellent peak brightness for outdoor visibility.
- Solid all-day battery life complemented by efficient 50W wired fast charging.
- Capable triple-camera system including OIS on the main sensor and a dedicated 2x telephoto lens.
Cons
- No charger included in the box, requiring a separate purchase for optimal charging speed.
- Uses UFS 2.2 storage, which is slower compared to UFS 3.1 or 4.0 found in some competitors.
- Camera app can exhibit some sluggishness and image processing might take time.
- Polycarbonate build for the standard 3a, which is less premium than the 3a Pro's aluminum frame.
- Lack of wireless charging, a feature present in some other mid-range devices.
0.0
Overall Score
Good
Design
0.0/9
Display
0.0/13
Performance
0.0/20
Gaming
0.0/5
Camera
0.0/20
Software
0.0/8
Battery
0.0/15
Connectivity
0.0/5
Price-Value
0.0/5
Pros
- Unique transparent design with signature Glyph Interface for distinct visual cues.
- Clean, bloatware-free Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.1 offering thoughtful software tweaks.
- Vibrant and bright 120Hz AMOLED display with excellent peak brightness for outdoor visibility.
- Solid all-day battery life complemented by efficient 50W wired fast charging.
- Capable triple-camera system including OIS on the main sensor and a dedicated 2x telephoto lens.
Cons
- No charger included in the box, requiring a separate purchase for optimal charging speed.
- Uses UFS 2.2 storage, which is slower compared to UFS 3.1 or 4.0 found in some competitors.
- Camera app can exhibit some sluggishness and image processing might take time.
- Polycarbonate build for the standard 3a, which is less premium than the 3a Pro's aluminum frame.
- Lack of wireless charging, a feature present in some other mid-range devices.
Performance Benchmarks
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Gaming Performance
Real-world gaming benchmarks showing FPS and thermal performance
BGMI
Battle Royale
60
FPS
Average Frame Rate
Graphics
SmoothMax FPS
60Excellent Performance
Smooth gameplay
Genshin Impact
Action RPG
54.3
FPS
Average Frame Rate
Graphics
HighPeak Temp
41°CGood Performance
Balanced performance
BGMI
Battle Royale
60
FPS
Average Frame Rate
Graphics
SmoothMax FPS
60Excellent Performance
Smooth gameplay
Genshin Impact
Action RPG
54.3
FPS
Average Frame Rate
Graphics
HighPeak Temp
41°CGood Performance
Balanced performance
Complete Specifications
Comprehensive technical details and features
Design & Display
Dimensions163.52 x 77.5 x 8.35 mm
Weight208g
Display Size6.8 inches
Resolution1084 x 2392 pixels
Display TypeAMOLED
Display ProtectionPanda Glass
Refresh Rate120Hz
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Process Technology4nm
CPUOcta-core (1+3+4)
GPUAdreno 810
RAM8GB LPDDR4X
Storage128GB UFS 2.2
Operating SystemAndroid 15, Nothing OS
Camera System
Main Camera50MP f/1.88
Ultrawide Camera8MP f/2.2
Telephoto Camera50MP f/2.0
Telephoto 2 Camera50MP f/2.0
Front Camera32MP f/2.2
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Connectivity & Battery
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth5.4
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Battery Capacity5000 mAh
Wired Charging50W
Water ResistanceIP64
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