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Nothing Phone 3a
The Nothing Phone 3a lands as a entry-level smartphone, built around 6.77 in.
43/100
6.77 inSnapdragon 7s Gen 3120 Hz5000 mAhIP54AMOLED
£269best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Adaptive refresh
- OIS
- 5G
- Above-average telephoto
- Below-average refresh rate
Score profile
Scored against the smartphones classWhere the Nothing Phone 3a wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size6.77 "
Panel typeAMOLED
ResolutionFHD+
Refresh rate120 Hz
Adaptive refreshYes
Design and build
Weight201 g
IP ratingIP54
Performance
ChipsetSnapdragon 7s Gen 3
Memory and storage
Base storage128 GB
Camera
Main camera50 MP
Main apertureNot specified
OISYes
Ultrawide8 MP
Telephoto50 MP
Optical zoom3 x
Selfie camera32 MP
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Wired charging50 W
Software
Operating systemNothing OS 3.1
OS update window3 years
Security update window6 years
Connectivity
5GYes
Wi-Fi 6EYes
eSIMYes
Sound
Stereo speakersYes
More specs
Face unlockYes
FingerprintYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNothing Phone 3a vs Nothing Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nothing Phone 3aNothing Phone (3a) Pro
| NothingNothing Phone 3aThis page | NothingNothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43 /100 | 45 /100Better |
| Size | 6.77 " | 6.77 " |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GBBetter |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Who it's for
Is the Nothing Phone 3a right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable smartphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier smartphone is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Nothing Phone 3a worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 43/100 against other smartphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.
What stands out on the Nothing Phone 3a?
Its adaptive refresh stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the CMF Phone 2 Pro?
The CMF Phone 2 Pro scores 44/100 versus this one at 43/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
