Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: An Affordable Iconic Design

Nothing launches the Phone (3a) Lite, its first budget phone with a transparent design, 6.77" AMOLED, Dimensity 7300 Pro, 50MP main camera, 5,000mAh battery and a 3-year Android update promise.

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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: An Affordable Iconic Design

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Nothing has expanded its handset lineup with the Phone (3a) Lite — the brand’s first true entry-level phone under the Nothing name. It brings the company’s signature transparent design to a budget price, pairing style with surprisingly solid specs.

Iconic looks and a bright, smooth screen

The Phone (3a) Lite keeps Nothing’s transparent glass back and a single Glyph light for notification flair. It features a 6.77-inch AMOLED display (FHD+, 120Hz) rated at 800 nits typical and up to 3,000 nits peak for HDR bursts. The panel is protected by Panda Glass and integrates an optical fingerprint sensor and a 16MP selfie camera.

Balanced performance for everyday use

Powering the device is MediaTek's Dimensity 7300 Pro, paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of expandable storage via a microSD slot. Nothing ships the phone with Nothing OS 3.5 on top of Android 15, and the company promises three major Android updates plus six years of security updates — a noteworthy commitment in the budget segment.

Camera setup, battery life and where it differs

On the back you'll find a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilization, an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro sensor. The main omission compared with the CMF Phone 2 Pro is the lack of a dedicated telephoto lens, but the 50MP OIS shooter should cover most daily photo needs. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging for dependable all-day use.

  • Display: 6.77" AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 3,000 nits peak
  • Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
  • Memory & Storage: 8GB RAM; 128GB or 256GB, microSD expandable
  • Cameras: 50MP (OIS) main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro; 16MP front
  • Battery: 5,000mAh with 33W charging
  • Software: Nothing OS 3.5 on Android 15; 3 major Android updates, 6 years security updates

Available in Black and White, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite starts at $249 / €249 / £249 for the 8/128GB model and $279 / €279 / £279 for the 8/256GB variant. Open sales start today, making this one of the most intriguing affordable choices for buyers who want distinctive design and long-term software support.

Source: gsmarena

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