Nothing Phone (3a)

Competitive launch pricing.

The Essential key's prominent placement has moved the Power button to a new spot that takes some time to get used to.

We definitely liked our time with the Nothing Phone (3a). Surprisingly, we didn't miss the 3x periscope telephoto of the Pro model all that much. Without it, the vanilla model arguably offers a better value proposition. There are other very compelling...

Unique design that stands out ; Fast charging ; Great Battery Life ; Nothing OS is a joy to use ; 120Hz display

Older chipset struggles to keep up ; Limited water resistance ; Camera isn’t consistent ; Essential key placement is odd

“The Nothing Phone 3a is Nothing’s best phone yet and it offers excellent battery life, a unique experience and an abundance of style. There are a few misses, but while it isn't perfect, the Nothing Phone 3a is really good.”

Unique design ; Feature-packed software ; Fun details add to ownership enjoyment ; Versatile camera takes great photos ; Essential Space AI is intriguing

Average battery life ; Poor wide-angle camera

“The Nothing Phone 3a Pro's unique style separates it from the competition, and hides a cracking camera, strong performance, and great software.”

Despite rare and understandable compromises in camera quality, the Nothing Phone 3a makes all the right tradeoffs for a budget device. It stands out with its signature design, delivers impressive battery performance, and features a phenomenal display.

Essential Key is a neat addition to the device ; AMOLED display is nice and bright for the price ; Nothing is still lighting it up, which makes things fun

You still won't get the kind of zoom you would out of a higher-end device ; Essential Spaces aren't essential quite yet

Nothing Phone (3a)/Phone (3a) Pro Nothing's latest smartphones are still the coolest and this time you don't have to make any major compromises. The camera system and battery life are solid reasons to try out this light-up device.

Design and Build Quality Display Performance and Software Speakers and Haptics Cameras Battery Backup

No new Glyph interface features Charging speeds could be faster

At Rs 24,999, we think the Nothing Phone (3a) is a camera lover’s phone that also excels in software, battery life, display, design, and build quality. Even though it may not be as powerful as its competitors and lacks new Glyph interface features, it...

Sleek, standout design ; Bright, high-quality display ; Powerful performance ; Clean, efficient software ; Fast and reliable updates ; Long battery life ; Great value for the price

Essential Key position could be improved ; Non-expandable memory ; Only IP64 certification

The $300 to $400 price range is highly competitive sector where many manufacturers try to stand out from the crowd with a special feature (or two). With Nothing, their strength clearly lies in the design. However, it is not just the appearance that...