Nothing Phone(3a) Pro 5G 6.77'' 12GB RAM 256GB ROM Android 15 Dual SIM - Black

Nothing Phone 3a Pro Summary

The Nothing Phone 3a Pro 5G brings a lot of improvements as compared to its predecessor. The latest smartphone from the brand offers the iconic transparent back panel with an improved Glyph interface. Moreover, the new camera module gives it a distinct look and feel. The handset comes with an IP64 rating, which makes it dust and water-resistant.

The phone comes with a 12 0 Hz refresh rate 6.77-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 1080x2392 pixels at a pixel density of 387 pixels per inch (ppi). Nothing Phone 3a Pro is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor. It comes with 12GB of RAM. The Nothing Phone 3a Pro runs Android 15 and is powered by a 5000mAh battery.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Nothing Phone 3a Pro on the rear packs a triple camera setup featuring a 50-megapixel (f/1.88) primary camera; a 50-megapixel (f/2.55, telephoto) camera, and an 8-megapixel (f/2.2, ultra-wide-angle) camera. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 50-megapixel sensor with an f/2.2 aperture.

The Nothing Phone 3a Pro runs Nothing OS 3.1 is based on Android 15 and packs 256GB, 256GB of inbuilt storage. The Nothing Phone 3a Pro is a dual-SIM mobile. The Nothing Phone 3a Pro measures 163.6 x 78 x 8.4mm (height x width x thickness) It features an IP64 rating for dust and water protection.

Connectivity options on the Nothing Phone 3a Pro include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, GPS, Bluetooth v5.4, NFC, and USB Type-C with active 5G on both SIM cards. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and in-display fingerprint sensor.

Nothing is one of the few brands in India which believes in delivering something unique to its customers. Right from its inception, the brand has always focused on providing a device which stands out from your usual smartphones. And it's not just about the design; it's an entire package. Right from the transparent back panels to the unique user interface, Nothing has been able to establish itself as a brand that brings fresh perspectives to a smartphone. And now, the brand is taking this legacy forward with its Nothing Phone 3a series. We have already reviewed the Nothing Phone 3a, and now it's time for the Pro variant.

NOTEWORTHY

• Good DEVICE
• Sleek and premium design
• Vivid display
• Improved camera performance
• Clean, bloat-free UI experience
• Decent battery life

Nothing Phone 3a Pro 5G Display: Sharp and Bright

• Display - 6.77-inch FHD+ flexible AMOLED display
• Refresh Rate - 12 0Hz screen refresh rate
• Other Features - 480Hz touch sampling rate, Panda Glass protection, 10-bit colour, HDR10+, 3,000nits peak brightness

The Phone 3a Pro is loaded with a 6.77-inch OLED display that offers a resolution of 1080 x 2392 pixels. The display comes with up to 12 0Hz screen refresh rate and up to 3000nits of peak brightness while playing HDR content. The panel and the glass are flat, meaning you get excellent viewing angles that do not reflect, which is a persistent problem with quad-curved displays.

Nothing Phone 3a Pro 5G Software: Unique and Artsy

• Software version - Nothing OS 3.1
• Android version - Android 15
• Promised updates - 3 years of software, 6 years of security updates

The Nothing Phone 3a Pro runs on the latest version of NothingOS 3.2, which is based on the Android 15 operating system. The NothingOS is surely one of the most minimalist and unique user interfaces that we have seen in recent years. And the company will make sure that it remains this way.

Nothing Phone 3a Pro 5G Performance: Good Daily Usage

• Processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 2.5GHz, 4nm
• RAM - Up to 12GB (LPDDR4X)
• Storage - Up to 256GB (UFS 2.2)

The performance of the Nothing Phone 3a Pro is good. The handset comes loaded with a decent processor that is capable of handling most of the daily tasks you throw at it. So, if you are watching a video, scrolling Reels, or listening to music while reading an article on the internet, you will not feel any sluggishness or lag. The high screen refresh rate is optimised to provide a better experience here

Nothing Phone 3a Pro 5G Cameras: Decent Enough

• Primary camera - 50-megapixel, OIS, f/1.5 aperture, AF
• Ultrawide camera - 8-megapixel, f/2.2 aperture, FF
• Telephoto camera - 50-megapixel, 2X, OIS, f/2.0 aperture, AF
• Selfie camera - 50-megapixel, f/2.2 aperture, FF

One of the biggest differences between the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro lies in the camera department as well. Although the phones come with a triple-camera setup on the rear panel, the company has used different sensors.

Nothing Phone 3a Pro 5G Battery: Good output

• Battery Capacity - 5,000mAh
• Wired Charging - 50W
• Charger - Not Included in Box

The Nothing Phone 3a Pro packs a 5,000mAh battery, which is slightly underwhelming compared to the other phones in the same segment. However, I must say that the company has optimised the battery well to make it last longer. During our HD battery test, the phone easily lasted 29 hours and 15 minutes. Moreover, in the PCMark Work battery test, the phone scored an impressive 18 hours and 10 minutes of continuous usage, which is again an impressive feat.