Nothing · Released March 2025

Nothing Phone (3a)

A 3x periscope telephoto in a mid-range phone under ₹30,000 — genuinely unusual. The Phone (3a) made telephoto accessible in a way no competitor matched at this price.

Editor Score 8.7/10
Nothing Phone (3a) in Black — triple camera with 3x periscope zoom

Image: Nothing — official product image

Quick answer

The Nothing Phone (3a) weighs 201 g and measures 163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm. It has a 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED, Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, a 50MP triple camera with 3x periscope zoom, an Essential Key, and a 5000mAh battery with 50W charging.

Mid-range periscope zoom — first of its kind

Image: Nothing — official product image

Display
6.77" 120Hz AMOLED
Processor
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Camera
50MP Triple + 3x Periscope
Battery
5000mAh · 50W
Weight
201 g
Dimensions
163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm
RAM / Storage
8–12GB / 128–256GB
OS
Nothing OS 3.1 (Android 15)

Every spec, no marketing fluff

Display
Screen size
6.77 inches
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz
Resolution
2392 × 1080 px, 388 ppi
Brightness
1300 nits peak
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM
8GB / 12GB
Storage
128GB / 256GB
Camera
Main
50MP, f/1.88, OIS
Telephoto
50MP, f/2.0, 3x periscope zoom, OIS
Ultra-wide
8MP, f/2.2
Front
32MP, f/2.2
Video
4K @ 30fps
Battery & Charging
Capacity
5000mAh
Wired charging
50W
Build & Connectivity
Weight
201 g
Dimensions
163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm
Special
Essential Key hardware button
Colors
Black, White
Water resistance
IP54
Network
5G
OS
Nothing OS 3.1 (Android 15)

Should you buy the Nothing Phone (3a)?

Buy it if

  • 3x periscope telephoto at a mid-range price — no other phone in this bracket offers it
  • Nothing OS and Essential Key AI shortcut appeal
  • 50W charging and 5000mAh for all-day use

Skip it if

  • No wireless charging
  • Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is mid-range, not gaming flagship
  • IP68 only on Phone (3)

Specifications sourced from Nothing's official product page and GSMArena device records as of July 2026. This page intentionally omits pricing.

Nothing Phone (3a) FAQ

What is the weight of the Nothing Phone (3a)?

201 grams.

Does the Nothing Phone (3a) have a periscope zoom?

Yes — first phone under ₹30,000 with a periscope telephoto, providing 3x optical zoom.

What is the Essential Key?

A dedicated hardware button for quick access to Nothing's AI features and shortcuts.

Is the Nothing Phone (3a) waterproof?

IP54 — splash resistant.