Nothing Phone (3a)

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The Nothing Phone (3a) is a sleek device featuring a 6.77" AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. Powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, it offers up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The triple camera system includes a 50MP main sensor with OIS, 50MP telephoto, and 8MP ultrawide lens. A 5000mAh battery supports 50W fast charging. The phone runs on Nothing OS 3.1 (Android 15) and features IP64 protection, stereo speakers, and an under-display fingerprint sensor.
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128GB
Amazon
Amazon
$389
2 products
News
Google Shifts Focus to AI at I/O 2025, Previews Android 16 and Smart Glasses
Phone 3 and Samsung's Limited Edition Galaxy Ring Among other Android ecosystem updates, Nothing's...CEO Carl Pei confirmed that the Nothing Phone 3 will launch this summer with premium materials, major...Brings Visual Refresh to Android The upcoming Android 16 will feature Material 3 Expressive, a significant...What was once primarily a developer conference focused on Android has transformed into a showcase for...A vibrant Android robot at the exhibition demonstrates Google's advancements in its ecosystem...A vibrant Android...Seat as AI Takes Center Stage Google's decision to unveil Material 3 Expressive and other Android 16...where Android updates receive less prominence during the keynote address. Material 3 Expressive...robot at the exhibition demonstrates Google's advancements in its ecosystem Android Takes a Back...features prior to I/O represents a strategic shift in how the company approaches its flagship developer...For the third consecutive year, AI appears poised to dominate Google's presentation, continuing a trend...updates to Android in recent years, yet Google chose to announce it before I/O rather than making it a...While details remain scarce, these glasses reportedly feature tinted lenses and a small screen similar...Ring colorway for its Korean customers, blending elements of Titanium Black and Titanium Silver in a...The design philosophy aims to guide users' attention to important elements while providing a more cohesive...The integration demonstrates Google's commitment to making AI a central part of the user experience across...integrating AI into everyday devices...The brief teaser suggests that Google will provide a more comprehensive demonstration of this XR technology...representing Google's re into the smart glasses market following the discontinued Google Glass. Nothing
Google Shifts Focus to AI at I/O 2025, Previews Android 16 and Smart Glasses
Nothing Phone 3 Confirmed for Summer Launch with £800 Price Tag
This represents a substantial increase from the recently released mid Phone 3a and Phone 3a...2024 to focus on developing its AI software suite, which has already debuted in the Phone 3a series....The company's Essential Space suite, already seen in the Phone 3a series, offers AI utilities...Nothing's CEO Carl Pei has officially confirmed that the Phone 3 will launch this summer, marking the...Premium Pricing Strategy In a notable shift from Nothing's previous pricing strategy, the Phone...What is certain is that the Phone 3 will continue Nothing's distinctive transparent design language that...Nothing Phone 3 Key Details Expected launch: Summer 2024 Price: Approximately £800 USD $1,062...highly competitive US smartphone market. Audio Expansion Alongside the Phone 3 announcement, Nothing...3 will showcase Nothing's AI capabilities, which the company has been developing throughout early 2024...3 will command a premium price point of somewhere around £800 approximately USD $1,062....The smartphone market is about to welcome a new premium contender as Nothing gears up for its most ambitious...significant leap into the flagship territory with its upcoming Phone 3. Official Summer Release Window...This collaboration suggests Nothing is pursuing a comprehensive ecosystem strategy similar to Apple's...The Phone 3 will likely expand on these capabilities with more advanced features and better performance...audio technology from KEF Market Positioning With the Phone 3's premium price point and enhanced...capabilities, Nothing is clearly positioning itself as a legitimate competitor in the high smartphone...This announcement comes after the company took a deliberate break from launching a flagship in early...The move signals Nothing's intention to compete directly with established flagship devices from Apple...US with its previous phone models....The broader release strategy indicates Nothing's growing confidence in its ability to compete in the...The success of this strategy will depend on whether consumers perceive sufficient value in Nothing's...: Summer 2024 Expected to be Nothing's most expensive audio product to date Features high...3 will arrive between June and August 2024....3 will 100% be available in the United States....3 will feature premium materials and major performance upgrades....8s Gen 3 processor, though these specifications remain unconfirmed....what the company describes as a milestone product in its development....is also expanding its product ecosystem with a move into over headphones....After focusing on mid devices and AI development in early 2024, the company is now ready to make a...During an appearance on Google's Android Show, Pei revealed that Nothing is going all in with this release...Features: Premium materials, major performance upgrades Processor: Rumored Snapdragon 8s Gen 3...This represents an important market expansion for Nothing, which has had limited availability in the...This represents a significant evolution for the brand, which initially gained attention for offering...More details are expected to emerge in the coming weeks as Nothing begins its marketing campaign for...and Software Enhancements While specific technical details remain limited, Pei emphasized that the Phone...Pei stressed that these AI features are not just bolted on, but built in, suggesting a deeply integrated...Timeline While an exact release date hasn't been announced, the summer launch window suggests the Phone...Rumors suggest the device could feature a 6.5 display and potentially be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon...The company has announced a partnership with premium audio brand KEF to develop high audio products...Nothing Product Ecosystem Expansion New over headphones in partnership with KEF Launch timeframe...Availability Confirmed In promising news for American consumers, Pei has previously confirmed that the Phone...Confirmed AI features: "Essential Space" suite with integrated AI capabilities AI Integration The Phone
Nothing Phone 3 Confirmed for Summer Launch with £800 Price Tag
CMF Phone 2 Pro Launches at $279 With Triple Camera System, But US 5G Support Limited
However, US availability comes with a significant caveat—the phone is only accessible through Nothing's...years of use. Software Experience Running Nothing OS 3.2 based on Android 15, the CMF Phone 2 Pro...The CMF Phone 2 Pro arrives as the successor to last year's CMF Phone 1, positioning itself as a compelling...2 Pro embraces Nothing's signature bold aesthetic while introducing a fresh, colorful design approach...The device includes Nothing's AI Essential Space, accessible via a dedicated Essential Key on...At just 7.8mm thick and weighing 185 grams, it's Nothing's slimmest phone to date and offers IP54 protection...3.jpg A vibrant lineup of CMF smartphones showcasing their unique colors and camera...The CMF Phone 2 Pro is equipped with a modular camera lens that enhances its...The CMF Phone 2 Pro is equipped with a modular camera lens that enhances its photography capabilities...on a single charge....Nothing's budget sub CMF has unveiled its latest smartphone offering, bringing premium...The smartphone features a substantial 6.77 Full AMOLED display with a resolution of 1,080 ×...with a metallic frame, striking a balance between boldness and sophistication. Display Technology...significant upgrade with a triple rear setup....For selfies, there's a 16MP front camera...., reportedly capturing 64% more light than the Phone 1....an 8MP ultra lens with a 119.5 field of view....2 Pro houses a 5,000mAh battery supporting 33W fast charging and 5W reverse wired charging....A vibrant lineup of CMF smartphones showcasing their unique colors and camera modules, representing...comes with a clean, minimalist interface featuring distinctive widgets and smooth animations....the latest in mid technology...alternative to established budget options from Samsung, Motorola, and even Google's more expensive Pixel A...modules, representing the latest in mid technology Design and Customization The CMF Phone...in Orange, Light Green, White, and Black, the device maintains the brand's modular philosophy with a...The Light Green variant features a particularly elegant frosted glass texture on the back paired...The screen supports a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate for smooth scrolling and animations, while offering...impressive brightness capabilities with 3,000 nits peak brightness for HDR content and 1,300 nits for...2 Pro is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7300 Pro processor, which Nothing claims delivers 10% faster...This is complemented by a 50MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and up to 20x digital zoom, plus...Additional display specifications include HDR10 support, 2160Hz PWM dimming for reduced eye strain, a...Nothing claims the device can deliver up to 47 hours of voice calls or 22 hours of YouTube streaming...for the device. Pricing and Availability The CMF Phone 2 Pro is priced at USD$279 for the 256GB...developer Beta Program, and like previous Nothing phones, it lacks 5G support for AT&T users...2 Pro, CMF has introduced three new earbuds: the CMF Buds 2a, Buds 2, and Buds 2 Plus, priced at USD...All models feature improved voice clarity for calls thanks to Clear Voice Technology 3.0 and come in...Nothing has committed to providing three years of Android OS updates and six years of security patches...touch sampling rate, and protective Panda Glass. Performance and Storage Under the hood, the CMF Phone...capabilities and showcases its innovative design Camera Capabilities The camera system receives a...due to limited compatibility with key US 5G bands. Complementary Audio Products Alongside the Phone...and showcases its innovative design...will retain 90% or more of its capacity even after 1,200 charging cycles, equivalent to approximately 3.5...video with improved stabilization compared to its predecessor. Battery Life and Charging The CMF Phone...Notably, the device includes microSD card support for up to 2TB of additional storage—a feature increasingly...The primary camera features a 50MP 1/1.57 sensor with an f/1.88 lens and electronic image stabilization
CMF Phone 2 Pro Launches at $279 With Triple Camera System, But US 5G Support Limited
Nothing Rolls Out Camera Improvements and Confirms Android 16 Update Plans
Nothing Devices Eligible for Android 16: Nothing Phone 3a Nothing Phone 3a Pro Nothing...These include the Phone 3a, Phone 3a Pro, Phone 2, Phone 2a, Phone 2a Plus, and the CMF Phone...Phone 2 Nothing Phone 2a Nothing Phone 2a Plus CMF Phone 1 by Nothing Nothing X 3.0 Camera...3a and 3a Pro models....update for the Phone 3a series, delivering significant camera improvements alongside interface enhancements...X 3.0 Brings Enhanced Camera Capabilities Nothing has begun rolling out its Nothing X 3.0 software...This omission aligns with Nothing's promised three policy, which the Phone 1 has already...eligibility list is the company's first device, the Nothing Phone 1....1 by Nothing. Original Phone 1 Reaches End of Update Cycle Notably absent from the Android 16...As for Android 16, despite Nothing's absence from Google's beta partners list unlike for Android 15...The update also brings support for Nothing's Buds 2 series of audio products. Android 16 Update Eligibility...X 3.0 isn't solely focused on photography enhancements....A new Hotspot Manager has been added, and general system stability has been improved....The smartphone brand Nothing continues to enhance its device lineup through software updates while preparing...models and longer update plans that will affect most of the company's product portfolio. Nothing...This capability activates at 2x zoom on the standard model and 3x zoom on the Pro variant, expanding...addition of 4K video recording at 30 frames per second when using the telephoto lenses on both the Phone...Looking further ahead, Nothing appears to be preparing for the Android 16 update expected to arrive...Based on the company's existing software update policies, several Nothing devices will be eligible for...be among the first non brands to release a stable Android 16 update when it becomes available...Unless the company makes an unexpected exception, Phone 1 owners will not receive Android 16 or future...telephoto images Reduced flicker in slow and zoom footage User Interface Improvements Nothing...codec, and enhancements to predictive back gestures—it remains to be seen which of these features Nothing...announcements regarding its Android 16 implementation plans. Update Availability The current Nothing..., the company has established a track record of relatively quick Android update deployments and may still...X 3.0 update is being distributed gradually, meaning not all eligible devices will receive it simultaneously
Nothing Rolls Out Camera Improvements and Confirms Android 16 Update Plans
CMF Phone 2 Teased with Camera Upgrades, Launch Coming Soon
was discovered in the IMEI database alongside Nothing's Phone 3a and 3a Plus, which have already launched...a third camera could expand the phone's photographic capabilities considerably....This suggests the CMF Phone 2's release could be imminent. Market Positioning As Nothing's budget...This focus on photography suggests camera performance will be a key upgrade for the CMF Phone 2....The original CMF Phone 1 successfully carved out a niche in the competitive budget smartphone market,...The CMF Phone 2's existence has been rumored since December 2024, when its model number reportedly A001...Phone 1....Nothing's budget sub CMF is gearing up for its next release, with new teasers hinting...feature a triple array, a significant upgrade from the dual system on the original CMF...The current model offers a 50MP main lens with EIS and a secondary portrait lens, so the addition of...has released a short teaser video showcasing what appears to be a camera lens on an orange device, accompanied...at significant camera improvements for the upcoming CMF Phone 2....The successor to last year's well CMF Phone 1 appears to be just around the corner, potentially...CMF Phone 1 Specifications Current Model 50MP main camera with EIS Secondary portrait lens...While the teaser shows only a single lens, leaked prototype images on Reddit indicate the new model may...The teaser video displays a device with distinctive technological ridges and cuts on its rear panel...The CMF Phone 1 was praised for its stylish design, and it appears the company aims to continue this...Dual camera array CMF Phone 2 Rumored Features Triple camera array based on leaked prototypes...campaign suggests CMF will gradually reveal more information about the Phone 2 in the coming weeks....and the Phone 2 will need to maintain this balance of performance and affordability to continue the...key differentiator for the CMF Phone 2. What to Expect While details remain limited, the teaser...several enhancements to the affordable smartphone lineup. Camera Upgrades Take Center Stage CMF by Nothing...Model number: A001 New orange color option Focus on photography improvements Design Evolution...CMF will maintain its colorful aesthetic philosophy. Potential Improvements The original CMF Phone...For budget consumers who appreciated the original CMF Phone 1, its successor could be one of...1 was widely considered an excellent value proposition, offering a quality display and solid performance...camera quality, IP rating for water and dust resistance, vibration motor performance, audio it had only a...smartphone competition fiercer than ever in the budget segment, the camera improvements teased could be a...Based on the company's previous release, we can expect a device that prioritizes design and core functionality
CMF Phone 2 Teased with Camera Upgrades, Launch Coming Soon
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Reviews of Nothing | Phone (3a)
…Total 13 reviews
👍 Strengths(51.6% of other opinions)
22.7%
Camera function and pixels
7.8%
Overall performance
7.8%
Battery Life
5.5%
Price
4.7%
Charging speed
👎 Weaknesses(45.8% of other opinions)
27.8%
Camera function and pixels
8.3%
Processor performance
6.9%
Overall performance
5.6%
Game performance
5.6%
Charging speed
Specifications
Basic information
Brand
Nothing
Model
Phone (3a)
Product name
Nothing Phone (3a)
Ingress protection
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Color
Black, White, Blue
Release date
2025-03-04
Build
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dimensions
Depth
8.4
Depth unit
mm
Height
163.5
Height unit
mm
Weight
201
Weight unit
g
Width
77.5
Width unit
mm
Platform
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 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
Adreno 710 (940 MHz)
OS
Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.1
Memory
Card slot
No
RAM
8, 12
RAM unit
GB
ROM
128, 256
ROM unit
GB
Camera
Main
Camera 3
Mode
ultrawide
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal length
15mm
Sensor size
1/4.0"
Pixel size
1.12µm
Type
normal lens
Pixel
8 MP
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Camera 1
Mode
wide
Aperture
f/1.9
Focal length
24mm
Sensor size
1/1.57"
Pixel size
1.0µm
Type
normal lens
Auto focus
dual pixel PDAF
Pixel
50 MP
Image stabilization
OIS
Camera 2
Mode
telephoto
Aperture
f/2.0
Focal length
50mm
Sensor size
1/2.74"
Pixel size
0.64µm
Type
normal lens
Auto focus
PDAF (25cm - ∞)
Pixel
50 MP
Video
Features
gyro-EIS, OIS
Formats
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Selfie
Camera 1
Mode
wide
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal length
22mm
Sensor size
1/3.44"
Type
normal lens
Pixel
32 MP
Video
Formats
1080p@30fps
Display
HBM
1300
HDR type
HDR10+
Other
Ultra HDR image support
Panel
AMOLED
Peak
3000
Protection
Panda Glass
Refresh rate
120
Resolution
1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density)
Size
6.77
Typical
800
Battery
Capacity
5000
Capacity unit
mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
Communications
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
Yes
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Sound
Loudspeaker
stereo speakers
Network
Bands
5G
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66
3G
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Features
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Miscellaneous
Models
A059
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a sophisticated 2025 smartphone featuring a 6.77" AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. Powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, it offers up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The triple rear camera system includes a 50MP main lens, 50MP telephoto, and 8MP ultrawide, while a 50MP selfie camera handles front-facing shots. With 5000mAh battery supporting 50W fast charging and IP64 protection, it runs on Nothing OS 3.1 based on Android 15.
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a feature-rich smartphone with a 6.77" AMOLED display (120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+) and impressive peak brightness of 3000 nits. Powered by Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro, it offers 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The triple camera setup includes 50MP main, 50MP telephoto, and 8MP ultrawide lenses, while a 16MP selfie camera handles front-facing duties. Features 5000mAh battery with 33W charging, IP54 protection, and runs on Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.2.