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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

A entry-level smartphone for everyday users and creators, leading with 6.77 in.

45/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
6.77 inSnapdragon 7s Gen 3120 Hz12 GB5000 mAhIP54
£328best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Adaptive refresh
  • OIS
  • 4K at 60 fps
  • Above-average telephoto
  • Below-average refresh rate
Score profile

Where the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro wins and loses

Scored against the smartphones class
DisplayMemoryCameraBatterySoftwareConnectivitySound37525655717878
Display
37
Memory and storage
52
Camera
56
Battery
55
Software
71
Connectivity
78
Sound
78
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Screen size6.77 "
Panel typeAMOLED
ResolutionFHD+
Refresh rate120 Hz
Adaptive refreshYes

Design and build

Weight211 g
IP ratingIP54

Performance

ChipsetSnapdragon 7s Gen 3

Memory and storage

RAM12 GB
Base storage256 GB

Camera

Main camera50 MP
Main apertureN/A
OISYes
Telephoto50 MP
Optical zoom3 x
4K at 60 fpsYes
Selfie camera50 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

Release

AnnouncedNothing Phone (3a) Pro

More specs

Face unlockYes
FingerprintYes
Head to head

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Nothing Nothing Phone 3a

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DisplayMemoryCameraBatterySoftwareConnectivitySound
Nothing Phone (3a) ProNothing Phone 3a
 NothingNothing Phone (3a) ProThis pageNothingNothing Phone 3a
Overall score45 /100Better43 /100
Size6.77 "6.77 "
ChipsetSnapdragon 7s Gen 3Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
RAM12 GB
Storage256 GBBetter128 GB
Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Who it's for

Is the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 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) Pro worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 45/100 against other smartphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.

What stands out on the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?

Its adaptive refresh stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Apple iPhone 17 256GB?

The Apple iPhone 17 256GB scores 46/100 versus this one at 45/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.