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Nothing Editor's Choice 2025

Phone (3a) Pro

Q: How much does Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — Advanced Periscope Camera & Performance Review cost?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — Advanced Periscope Camera & Performance Review is priced at $440 – $480.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — Advanced Periscope Camera & Performance Review

Display 1080 × 2392 pixels (~387 ppi)

Camera 4K at 30fps 1080p at 30fps

Performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4...

Battery 50W fast wired charging

Expert Score

4.5

90% Confidence

Community Score

3.8

0% Confidence

AI Score

4.5

88% Confidence

Final Score

4.3

89% Confidence

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$440 – $480

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Overall score: 90/100 — adds a dedicated periscope telephoto lens and high peak brightness to Nothing's mid-range transparent design language.

Performance Great

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 handles daily multi-tasking...

Display Excellent

Bright 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen with 3000 n...

Camera Excellent

Unique mid-range inclusion of a 50MP periscope t...

Battery Great

Reliable 5000 mAh battery supporting 50W fast wi...

Gaming Great

Adreno 810 graphics run mainstream titles smooth...

AI Great

Nothing OS offers streamlined clean software int...

Security Excellent

Under-display optical fingerprint reader and pro...

Value for Money Excellent

Strong mid-range value offering a periscope tele...

Design Excellent

Transparent glass back with 3 Glyph LED light st...

Repairability Good

Standard sealed sandwich glass construction.

Software Support Excellent

Promising update cycle supporting up to 3 major...

Connectivity Excellent

5G network support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and...

Audio Great

Clear stereo speakers delivering solid multimedi...

Durability Great

IP64 dust-tight and water-splash resistant build...

Charging Great

Supports fast 50W wired charging to replenish th...

Specifications

Display 6

Size 6.77 inches

Type AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+

Resolution 1080 × 2392 pixels (~387 ppi)

Refresh Rate 120Hz

Protection Panda Glass

Brightness 3000 nits peak

Processor 3

Chipset Key Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)

CPU Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)

GPU Key Adreno 810

Memory 1

RAM Key 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X

Storage 2

Internal 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2

Expandable No

Battery 2

Capacity 5000 mAh

Wired charging 50W fast wired charging

Camera 3

Main 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, 1/1.56", OIS, dual pixel PDAF

Periscope Telephoto 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm, 1/1.95", OIS, 3x optical zoom

Ultra Wide 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚

Front Camera 2

Sensor 50 MP, f/2.2 wide angle

Video 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 30fps

Video 1

Max resolution 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 30/60/120fps with gyro-EIS & OIS

Connectivity 4

Network 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 dual-band

Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE

NFC Yes

Sensors 2

Fingerprint Optical under-display fingerprint sensor

Others Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass

Dimensions 3

Height 163.5 mm

Width 77.5 mm

Depth 8.4 mm

Weight 1

Weight 211 g

Materials 4

Front Panda Glass

Frame Key Plastic frame

Back Glass back with Glyph LED light strips

Durability IP64 dust tight and water-splash resistant

Colors 1

Options Black, Gray

Operating System 2

OS Android 15, Nothing OS

Updates Up to 3 major Android system upgrades

Security 1

Biometrics Under-display optical fingerprint scanner and Face Unlock

Expert Review

By Dickens, Charles

Design

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro maintains the brand's transparent back identity, featuring 3 Glyph LED light strips across 26 addressable zones for custom notifications and camera fill lighting.

Display

The 6.77-inch AMOLED screen offers 1B colors, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, HDR10+, and an impressive 3000 nits peak outdoor brightness.

Performance

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor and up to 12GB of RAM, daily multi-tasking, social media browsing, and app launching run fluidly.

Gaming

The Adreno 810 GPU handles casual and mainstream mobile titles competently at balanced graphical presets.

Camera

A standout mid-range camera setup featuring a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a rare 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide shooter.

Battery

A 5000 mAh battery delivers reliable all-day endurance, refueled quickly via 50W fast wired charging.

Software

Runs Android 15 with Nothing OS, offering clean, minimalist UI styling, responsive widget tools, and support for up to 3 major Android system upgrades.

Ai

Built-in software intelligence assists with photo processing optimizations and smart widget customizations.

Connectivity

Includes 5G network support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, multi-system GPS positioning, and NFC.

Pros

Dedicated 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom
Striking transparent design with 3 Glyph LED light strips
Bright 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with 3000 nits peak brightness
Solid 5000 mAh battery supporting 50W fast wired charging
Clean Nothing OS software experience with up to 3 major Android upgrades

Cons

IP64 splash resistance is lower than full IP68 water protection
No expandable memory card slot

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro blends Nothing's signature transparent industrial aesthetic with upgraded mid-range capabilities. Featuring a 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with 3000 nits peak brightness, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor. Its standout feature is an upgraded triple camera system housing a 50MP main OIS sensor, a dedicated 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide shooter. Backed by a 5000 mAh battery with 50W fast charging and IP64 splash resistance, it runs on Android 15 with Nothing OS.

Verdict

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a compelling mid-range offering that successfully delivers high-end periscope zoom photography and unique Glyph styling at an accessible price.

Final: 4.3/10 Best for: Value seekers Segment: Mid-range

Product Intelligence

Dedicated 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom Glyph LED back interface with 3 light strips and 26 addressable zones Bright 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display (3000 nits peak) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor

Who Should Buy

Design enthusiasts, budget-conscious creators, and photography fans looking for an affordable periscope telephoto lens paired with clean software aesthetics.