Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro hands-on review

04 March 2025


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  • 05 Mar 2025

Pats, 05 Mar 2025Jerry Rig Everything said the frame was plastic, which is true 🫣Yup the metal frame they mean is inside the plastic, the phones chassis, its just a thin sheet of metal, even cheap poco has it.

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    • 1989
    • CbL
    • 05 Mar 2025

    Compared to phone 2a

    Cpu single core +7%
    Cpu multicore +28%
    Gpu -7%


    Full of lies

      enlost, 05 Mar 2025The only reason I prefer this over Chinese brands is the so... more*this is yet another Chinese brand

        YoloBS, 05 Mar 2025I find this Glyph Interface ugly and gimmick . A normal led... moreThe only reason I prefer this over Chinese brands is the software, it's just better. I don't see any use for the glyphs, I look at it as an extra feature that may not be of much use, but not bad to have.

        I prefer samsung's software but the phone itself is a bit expensive and lacks some stuff.

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          • Roops
          • 39x
          • 05 Mar 2025

          These phones really interest me and they're getting good reviews scores. However when you look at Trustpilot reviews of the Nothing brand, there are a lot of people giving 1 star stating the quality is poor and customer service is lacking when trying to claim on warranty. This is putting me off, I wish some of the official reviews would address these negative issues so we can make an informed decision on whether it is wise buying one of these phones.

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            • Anonymous
            • uBP
            • 05 Mar 2025

            kamild, 05 Mar 2025I was thinking about this phone when it was rumored it'... moreYeah I think Nothing phone 1 still holds up. 2 was good but way overpriced then 2a 3a were just duds, not even a big upgrade from 1.

            Cmf is okay due to good price.

              I was thinking about this phone when it was rumored it'd come with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. Hell, I'm currently using a 778G+ phone and even a regular 7 Gen 3 would be an alright upgrade, but 7s Gen 3? Meh.

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                • Pats
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                • 05 Mar 2025

                Jerry Rig Everything said the frame was plastic, which is true 🫣

                  for Nothing 3a it is a good alternative to Poco X7, Realme 14 Pro and the like.. 2x telephoto is not bad and this is the cheapest phone with telephoto. Really want this phone to be sold in Indonesia.

                    For what it's worth, MKHB just posted a video review of these two phones and lauded their very refined and distinctive build quality and design, which he stated make the 3(a)/Pro look and feel like proper 1000 USD-flagship devices. He also mentioned the extremely smooth UI experience and very well implemented animations.

                    So, the 3(a) / Pro may indeed be two candidates in the well-crowded field of mid-tier devices/"flagship killers" that offer a lot of usability and a distinctive design at an affordable price. I can't wait for the full review here to see how theyy compare to established contenders from Xiaomi, Samsung etc in a similar price range.

                      YoloBS, 05 Mar 2025I find this Glyph Interface ugly and gimmick . A normal led... moreThese glyphs are not for me, either. However, as someone who used to adore Science fiction shows such as Star Trek, I can see that these design clues may actually appeal to a certain group of users and maybe represent a decisive factor for actually purchasing such a device.

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                        • Anonymous
                        • pKL
                        • 05 Mar 2025

                        Alot of mid rangers appearing. Nothing 3a Pro, Samsung A56, Moto Edge 60 Fusion and Pixel 9a.

                          Anonymous, 05 Mar 2025Just change the brand name. This current name is set up for... moreInitially, I thought the same. However, we have to admit that this name sets the brand actually apart from the rest and sparks interest more than any other imaginable name. Secondly, the name "nothing" may appeal to the target customer group of "geeks" / "nerds".
                          This would go in line with the geeky design, materials used (translucent back), and the nerdy "glyphs". These phones are apparently not designed for the average Joe but for a younger, tech-savvy, slightly geeky and playful auditorium.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • SHx
                            • 05 Mar 2025

                            Anonymous, 04 Mar 2025An "A-range" for a phone that doesn't even e... moreYou're wrong, Nothing does make sense... with their brand name.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • SHx
                              • 05 Mar 2025

                              I didn't think they could make Phone 2a any uglier. I take that back when I saw Phone 3a "pro".

                                I find this Glyph Interface ugly and gimmick . A normal led notification light in front is way batter than this gimmick on back . Price is better than Samsung but u can find find batter Moto and other Chinese brand phone in this price .

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • vV5
                                  • 05 Mar 2025

                                  Just change the brand name. This current name is set up for failure.

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                                    • Gazz
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                                    • 05 Mar 2025

                                    The ingress protection rating isn't good enough. If it was IP68 at least then we'd be talking.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • KLR
                                      • 05 Mar 2025

                                      Virgin iPhone 16e

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                                      Chad Nothing Phone 3a

                                        They should have made 3a pro with better wide angle sensor and 6000mah. Then call it pro

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