Nothing Phone (3a)
pending verification on sale 2025 model: see the 2025 rankings
163.5 × 77.5 × 8.4 mm · 201 g
The Nothing Phone (3a) launched in India on 4 March 2025, went on sale on 11 March 2025 and costs ₹24,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant (launch price, 4 March 2025).
It has Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, a 6.77-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a 5,000 mAh battery with 50W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
We do not give it an overall score yet because too many specifications are unconfirmed.
- Price from
- ₹24,999 (launch)
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
- Display
- 6.77" AMOLED 120Hz
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh, 50W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP64
- Weight
- 201 g
- India launch
- 4 March 2025
- On sale in India
- 11 March 2025
Nothing Phone (3a) price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB/128GB | ₹24,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/256GB | ₹26,999 | launch | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) specifications
Display
| Size | 6.77 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | Not confirmed |
| Peak brightness | Not confirmed |
| Resolution | Not confirmed |
| Pixel density | Not confirmed |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 1,163 single-core / 3,234 multi-core |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Expandable storage | Not confirmed |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/1.57-inch sensor |
|---|---|
| Telephoto camera | 50 MP, 1/2.74-inch sensor, 2× optical zoom |
| Ultrawide camera | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP |
| Rear video | Not confirmed |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 50W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 163.5 × 77.5 × 8.4 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP64 |
| Frame | aluminium |
| Colours | Black, White, Blue |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 3 years |
| Security updates promised | 6 years |
| Near-stock Android | No |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No |
| Stereo speakers | Not confirmed |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: 51/100 | — | 82% |
| Camera | Camera: 50/100 | — | 85% |
| Video | Video: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 43/100 | — | 90% |
| Charging | Charging: 71/100 | — | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 42/100 | — | 75% |
| Gaming | Gaming: not enough data | — | 50% |
| Display | Display: not enough data | — | 47% |
| Software support | Software support: 67/100 | — | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 51/100 | — | 100% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Value | Value: 43/100 | — | 82% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹19,000–₹31,000
- Its 5,000 mAh battery is larger than only 0% of the 82 other phones priced ₹19,000–₹31,000 we track.
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 1% of the 82 other phones priced ₹19,000–₹31,000 we track.
- Its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (Geekbench 6 multi-core ~3,234) is faster than 78% of the 72 other phones priced ₹19,000–₹31,000 we track.
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Questions
- What is the price of the Nothing Phone (3a) in India?
- 8GB/128GB: ₹24,999 (launch, 2025-03-04); 8GB/256GB: ₹26,999 (launch, 2025-03-04).
- When was the Nothing Phone (3a) launched in India?
- 4 March 2025; it went on sale on 11 March 2025.
- Which processor does the Nothing Phone (3a) use?
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3.
- What is the battery capacity of the Nothing Phone (3a)?
- 5,000 mAh, with 50W wired charging.
- Does the Nothing Phone (3a) have a headphone jack?
- No, the Nothing Phone (3a) does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
- Does the Nothing Phone (3a) support 5G?
- Yes, the Nothing Phone (3a) supports 5G.
- Is the Nothing Phone (3a) waterproof?
- It is rated IP64 for water and dust resistance.
- How many years of updates will the Nothing Phone (3a) get?
- 3 years of OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates, as promised by Nothing.
Sources
No maker or independent-lab link is published for this phone yet. The figures come from launch coverage and are marked pending verification.
Notes: India launch 4 Mar 2025 (global + India event); Flipkart sale from 11 Mar 2025. Camera megapixels (50MP main, 50MP 2x telephoto, 8MP ultrawide, 32MP front) come from pre-launch reporting and were not re-confirmed post-launch in this pass; sensor sizes, OIS, peak brightness, launch OS and update policy not confirmed. Do not mix with Phone (3a) Pro or Phone (3a) Lite. Researched via search-index extracts only.
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