Nothing Phone (3a) review

24 March 2025


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  • 26 Mar 2025

Each phone like nothing and Poco have different advantages but the unique thing about nothing phones is not just their design but also its software which is on par to Pixel UI and IOS which provides clean and fluid experience and optimization. Poco maybe better in hardware but it is decades behind in its software not to mention the bloatwares and ads it has.

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    • 26 Mar 2025

    PureOS, 26 Mar 2025I know everything that, but in this case, Poco is far better Poco is far better....for YOU. Don't ever assume that it is the ONLY choice for everyone looking for a phone in that price range. I am looking for a phone in that price range and Poco is NOT even in my shortlist for few specific reasons. That doesn't mean - I say that Poco X7 pro is bad for everyone. All I can say is - Poco X7 pro is not suitable for ME.

      Muthu, 25 Mar 2025Not necessarily. Raw hardware specifications are NOT everyt... moreI know everything that, but in this case, Poco is far better

        An update has just been released that improves a number of aspects of the camera performance (front and back). It's a shame this review was completed prior to the update.

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          • 26 Mar 2025

          Muph, 24 Mar 2025Is the lack of esim a hardware or software limitation? I have never understood why but the e-sim standard requires a separate hardware chip. So if a phone doesn't got e-sim support at launch it'll never get it later either. No e-sim no buy.

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            • 25 Mar 2025

            I might be an outlier but coming from the Pixel line, I love my 3a. It's so refreshing from the vanilla Android OS experience.

              I got this phone for a steal price from Saudia Arabia for around 270$ for 128/8 version, coming from Poco X7 Pro, the phone is very nice by all means, Camera is very good, the software is smooth, display is vibrant, no overheating at all, charging is fast, no complaints so far, am not a heavy gamer so I had to sacrifice the Poco performance due to the lack of good camera setup, am so happy with this purchase, wish if they only supported hi-res audio

                Hardware limitation!

                  Wow based on the number of comments, nobody cares about this phone at all!

                    PeterC77, 25 Mar 2025Great review and a cracking device. Love the blue. I’ve tra... morecongrats on the 50 cents.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • L76
                      • 25 Mar 2025

                      I love how it uses the pixel visor in a new design. Sadly the phones back transparency is still all fake. Guess it would sell much better if it was truly transparent.

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                        • Anonymous
                        • U@F
                        • 25 Mar 2025

                        They may improve battery in future updates.

                          Anonymous, 24 Mar 2025Compare the nothing phones to the Poco x7 pro. Less storage... moreThey compare it because arguably in the same price range (at least in Europe), in soc X7 Pro is superior. But camera, software (no ads, unlike poco/redmi) I think Nothing is superior.

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                            • Anonymous
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                            • 25 Mar 2025

                            Anonymous, 24 Mar 2025It's not just poco, realme, Oneplus all have better of... moreBoth use oppo supply chain to get better prices.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • Myj
                              • 25 Mar 2025

                              x7 pro unless you want fancy lights on your phone and hate gaming.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • Na0
                                • 25 Mar 2025

                                No charger, no protecting cover. Befitting its name!

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                                  • 25 Mar 2025

                                  PeterC77, 25 Mar 2025Great review and a cracking device. Love the blue. I’ve tra... moreYour account has been credited for this review.

                                    Great review and a cracking device. Love the blue. I’ve traded my 2a in and will be getting the std 3a in blue. I might wait for the upcoming 3 but I just love getting a great midrange device that looks great, is different and quirky and is great value for money. I don’t game on mobile and nothing OS rocks like old school oxygen OS used to in the dim and distant past. Keep going Carl and team you’re making waves! 👏

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                                      • 25 Mar 2025

                                      Thank you for the review. I note that this costs 359€ in my country, not 379€ like written.

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                                        • Anonymous
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                                        • 25 Mar 2025

                                        Wish you would have posted pictures next to the former 2a like you do on other review. To see the difference in screen size and bezels.

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