Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Review: Features, Price, and Performance

Network Technology:
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Launch:
Announced on March 4, 2025
Expected release on March 25, 2025

Body:

• Dimensions: 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 inches)

• Weight: 211 g (7.44 oz)

• SIM: Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (up to 2 at a time)

  • Dual Nano-SIM (India-only variant)

• IP64 dust and water resistance (splashproof)

• Three LED light strips on the back (for notifications, camera fill light, 26 addressable zones)

Display:

• Type: AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typical), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak brightness)

• Size: 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm² (~88% screen-to-body ratio)

• Resolution: 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi)

• Protection: Panda Glass

• Ultra HDR image support

Platform:

• OS: Android 15, Nothing OS 3.1 (up to 3 major Android updates)

• Chipset: Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)

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

• GPU: Adreno 710 (940 MHz)

Memory:

• No card slot for expansion

• Internal Storage and RAM options:

  • 128GB with 8GB RAM

  • 256GB with 8GB RAM

  • 256GB with 12GB RAM

Main Camera:
Triple-camera setup:

• 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

• 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto, 15cm to infinity), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom

• 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm

• Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR

• Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera:

• 50 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/2.76"

• Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound:

• Stereo loudspeakers

• No 3.5mm audio jack

Connectivity:

• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

• Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE

• GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

• NFC: Yes

• No radio

• USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Sensors:

• Fingerprint sensor (under-display, optical)

• Accelerometer

• Gyroscope

• Proximity sensor

• Compass

Battery:

• Capacity: 5000 mAh

• Charging: 50W wired (50% in 19 minutes, 100% in 56 minutes)

Miscellaneous:

• Colors: Black, Gray

• Model: A059P

• Price: £449.00 / €459.00

Performance Tests:

• AnTuTu: 820,097 (v10)

• GeekBench: 3327 (v6)

• 3DMark: 1061 (Wild Life Extreme)

Display:

• Peak brightness: 1307 nits (measured)

Loudspeaker:

• -23.3 LUFS (Very good sound quality)

Battery Life:

• Active use score: 13 hours and 32 minutes

Network and connection :

The device supports several network technologies, including GSM, HSPA, LTE, and 5G. This wide range of compatibility allows users to access high-speed internet and services from various network generations. The phone also offers double SIM support for Nano-SIM cards and ESIM combinations, allowing up to two SIMs to be active simultaneously. Indian customers can use variants with two nano SIM cards.

Body and Build quality :

In terms of design, the smartphone has a body weighing 211 g (7.44 oz) that weighs 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 inches). This gives you a firm, premium feel without the overgar becoming heavy. The phone also comes with an IP64 rating. This means it is resistant and resistant to water splashes. This makes it durable for everyday use. Additionally, there are three LED light strips on the back that meet a variety of purposes, including notifications, camera filling lights, and customizable zones for notifications.

Display:

The phone has a 6.77-inch AMOLED display in 1 billion colors, offering breathtaking photos. With an update rate of 120 Hz, users enjoy smooth animation and scrolling, making it perfect for playing and surfing. This display supports HDR10+ for high dynamic range content, making it great to see videos and photos with colored contrast. The peak brightness of 3000 nits also guarantees visibility in direct sunlight, and with a resolution of 1080 x 2392, you can receive sharp images at around 387 pixels per inch (PPI). The display is protected by Pandaglas and provides additional protection against scratches and damage.

Performance :

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 3 chipset with a 4-nm process. This powerful processor, combined with an octa-core CPU (1x2.5 GHz Cortex A720, 3x2.4 GHz Cortex A720 and 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520), sets up smooth multitasking and quick performance to request apps and general use. The Adreno 710 GPU offers excellent graphics performance, which is particularly advantageous for gaming enthusiasts.

The phone comes in several memory configurations, including 128 GB internal memory with 8 GB RAM, 256 GB with 8 GB RAM, and 256 GB options with 12 GB RAM. However, there are no expandable storage options. Therefore, users must choose the correct configuration based on their memory requirements. The device runs Android 15 using the operating system 3.1, offering a clean, blue user experience and promises up to three important Android updates to ensure long-term software support.

Camera :

Camera setup is one of the outstanding features of the phone. The inverted camera system consists of a 50mp wide-angle sensor with a 1:1.9 opening, allowing for detailed and bright photos under a variety of lighting conditions. The second camera is a 50-mp-periscope lens with 3x optical zoom (f/2.6). This is perfect for zooming from a remote subject without losing image quality. The third camera is an 8-MP ultrawidth lens with a 120° field of view, perfect for wide landscape shots.

In front there is a 50mp selfie camera that can be used to record 4K videos and provide users with high quality selfies and video blogs. The inverted camera setup can record 4K video at 30 fps and 1080p at 30/60/120 fps, and support gyro ice cream and optical image stabilization (OIS) for smooth and stable film material. The camera system offers a robust set of features such as HDR, panorama, and LED flash, allowing users to take clear and lively images in all environments.

Audio and battery :

The device offers stereo speakers and provides immersive sound for watching videos, listening to music and playing. However, the 3.5mm headphone socket is not included. This means that users must rely on wireless or USB-C headphones.

With a large 5000 mAh battery, the smartphone promises a long battery life. 50 -w -Quickly supports the wired charging process. This process allows you to load 0-50% in just 19 minutes and fully load in 56 minutes. This fast charging function allows users to quickly call the battery all day long and minimize downtime.

Other features :

The smartphone also includes a variety of sensors, such as a fingerprint scanner (displayed, optically), an accelerator meter, gyroscope, approximate sensors, and compasses. These sensors improve the typical user experience and provide additional security and convenience.

Regarding connection, the phone supports the latest Wi-Fi standard (Wi-Fi 802.11 A/B/G/AC/6), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG support. Although there is no FM radio, the phone connection options allow users to access high data speeds and various options for sharing and connecting devices.

Performance Benchmark :

The phone was tested on several benchmarks.

• Antutu: 820,097 points

• Geekbench: 3327 points (V6)

• 3DMARK Wild Life Extreme: 1061 points

These impressive results show that smartphones can easily handle heavy applications, multitasking and gaming.

Conclusion:

In summary, future smartphones offer a balanced mix of performance, design and functionality, making them a strong competitor in the premium middle class category. With its high-performance Snapdragon chipset, large AMOLED display, versatile camera system and quick charging feature, this is an attractive option for technology enthusiasts and everyday users. There is no expandable memory and headphone socket, but due to the overall overall package of the phone, these dropouts are easily predictable. If you're looking for a round device with State-Of-ART specifications, this smartphone will definitely be considered when the market comes later this month.