Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

1. Model and Brand Information

  • Brand Name: Nothing
  • Model Name: Phone (3a) Pro
  • Series/Category: Mid-range smartphone
  • Release Date: March 4, 2025
  • Colours Available: Black, Grey
  • Country of Origin: Manufactured in India

2. Design and Build

  • Material: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
  • Dimensions: 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm
  • Weight: 211 g
  • Water Resistance: IP64 (dust-tight and water-resistant to splashes)
  • Ports and Buttons: USB Type-C 2.0, side-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • Screen Protection: Panda Glass

3. Display

  • Display Type: AMOLED, 1B colours, 120Hz, HDR10+
  • Display Size: 6.77 inches
  • Display Resolution: 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density)
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz adaptive
  • Aspect Ratio: ~19.5:9
  • Screen to Body Ratio: ~88.0%
  • Peak Brightness: 3000 nits (peak), 1300 nits (HBM), 800 nits (typical)

4. Processor and Storage

  • Chipset/SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • CPU Architecture and Clock Speed: Octa-core (1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)
  • Operating System: Android 15 with NothingOS 3.1
  • RAM: 8GB or 12GB
  • Storage: 128GB or 256GB (UFS 3.1)
  • Expandable Storage: No

5. Camera Setup

  • Rear Camera(s):
    • 50 MP (wide), f/1.9, 24mm, 1/1.57″, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
    • 50 MP (periscope telephoto), f/2.6, 70mm, 1/1.95″, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
    • 8 MP (ultrawide), f/2.2, 15mm, 120°, 1/4.0″
  • Front Camera:
    • 50 MP, f/2.2, 24mm, 1/2.76″

6. Battery and Charging

  • Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
  • Charging Speed: 50W wired
  • Charging Time: 50% in 19 minutes, 100% in 56 minutes

7. Software and Features

  • Operating System Version: Android 15 with NothingOS 3.1
  • Updates: Up to 3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches
  • Special Features:
    • Glyph Interface with 26 individually addressable zones
    • Essential Key for AI-powered note-taking
    • Linear haptic motor for tactile feedback
    • Face unlock
    • Stereo speakers
    • 360° antenna design for enhanced signal reception

8. Connectivity

  • Network Connectivity: 5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
  • Bluetooth: 5.4
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
  • GPS: GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
  • NFC: Yes
  • FM Radio: No
  • Sensors: In-display fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass

Pros

  • Innovative transparent design with customizable Glyph Interface
  • High-quality camera setup with 3x optical zoom
  • Fast 50W wired charging
  • Long software support with Android updates and security patches

Cons

  • No wireless charging support
  • No expandable storage via microSD card
  • No FM radio support

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