The Nothing Phone 3a Pro has finally arrived, bringing a unique transparent back, a balanced design, and an interesting set of features. But does it live up to the expectations?
Design & Build: Unique Yet Familiar
One of the standout features of the 3a Pro is its transparent back, which gives it a futuristic look. The flat sides and plastic sandwich design add a comfortable grip. The Panda Glass protection ensures durability, making it resistant to minor scratches.
When it comes to ports and buttons, both models feature:
- Speaker grille
- USB Type-C 2.0 port
- Microphone
- SIM card tray
- Right side: Power button and extra essential key
- Left side: Volume rocker
- Top: Secondary microphone
The weight distribution differs slightly:
- Nothing Phone 3a: 202g
- Nothing Phone 3a Pro: 214g
Display: Bright & Smooth
Both phones sport a 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and animations. Both phones offer:
- 1300 Nits HBM & 3000 Nits peak brightness (ideal for outdoor visibility)
- Panda Glass protection
- 2160Hz PWM dimming
- Flat display with noticeable bezels
Performance: Just Average?
Under the hood, both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, which delivers decent but not flagship-level performance. This makes them suitable for daily tasks and moderate gaming but not ideal for hardcore gamers.
Variants Available:
- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage
Both models use LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage, which is fast but not as good as newer UFS 3.1 or 4.0 options.
Battery & Charging: Big But No Charger
Both phones house a 5000mAh battery with 50W wired charging. However, no charger is included in the box, which is a letdown.
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Software & Features
Nothing UI is known for its clean experience. Both phones offer:
- 3 years of major Android updates
- 6 years of security updates
- Smart app drawer & lock screen customization
Camera: Good but Not the Best
Nothing Phone 3a Pro Camera Setup:
- 50MP Samsung GNJ main sensor
- 50MP Sony LYT 600 3x Periscope telephoto
- 8MP ultrawide
- 50MP front selfie camera
Nothing Phone 3a Camera Setup:
- 50MP Samsung GN9 main sensor
- 50MP Samsung JN5 2x telephoto
- 8MP ultrawide
- 32MP selfie camera
While the camera specs look great, real-world performance will depend on software optimization.
Connectivity & Other Features
- Stereo speakers
- No Netflix HDR support (but YouTube HDR is available)
- 10 5G bands, Dual 4G VoLTE
- WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC
- IP64 certification (dust and water resistance)
Price & Availability in Flipkart
- Nothing Phone 3a: ₹24,999 – ₹22,999 (with BO + additional exchange offers)
- Nothing Phone 3a Pro: ₹29,999 – ₹27,999 (with BO + additional exchange offers)
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