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Expert reviews
4.2
(7)
Spec scores
£200-£399 Phones · 195 phones
Performance
2.4
/5
Display
4
/5
Rear Camera
3.3
/5
Front Camera
3.4
/5
Battery
2.4
/5
Deals
SIM Free from £309.00
Color
All
Black
Storage
All
256GB
Mid-range buyers who want a periscope telephoto camera and premium glass build without flagship pricing, wrapped in Nothing's signature transparent design.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro SIM Free (1 deals)
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5G
Phone (3a) Pro 256GB (Black)
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Upfront Cost:
£309.00
About the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro sits in the sweet spot of Nothing's 2025 lineup, offering the most compelling balance of camera quality, build materials, and price from the London-based brand. The standout feature is a 50MP periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom and up to 60x AI-enhanced ultra zoom — a lens technology typically reserved for phones costing twice as much. Paired with a 50MP main sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide, the triple camera system handles everything from detailed landscapes to distant subjects with confidence. The 50MP front camera is equally impressive, shooting sharp selfies and 4K video calls. Underneath, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 keeps things running smoothly, while the 6.77-inch AMOLED display delivers vibrant colours at 120Hz with 3,000 nits peak brightness. Nothing has upgraded the back panel from plastic to glass for a more premium feel, and the 5,000mAh battery with 50W fast charging easily covers a full day. With the signature Glyph Interface, IP64 splash resistance, and three years of Android updates, the Phone (3a) Pro delivers near-flagship camera capability at a mid-range price from a proudly British brand.
Expert Rating
4.2
(7 reviews)
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Nothing Phone (3a) — Key Differences
| Feature | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephoto camera | 50MP periscope, 3x optical zoom, 60x AI zoom | 50MP, 2x optical zoom, 30x AI zoom |
| Front camera | 50MP with 4K video | 32MP |
| Back material | Glass | Polycarbonate (plastic) |
| Weight | 211g | 201g |
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| SIM-free price | From £309.00 | Not available |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro worth buying?
Yes, the Phone (3a) Pro is one of the best value mid-range phones in 2025, particularly for photography enthusiasts. The 50MP periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom is genuinely exceptional at this price point, and the glass back and 50MP front camera make it feel considerably more premium than budget competitors. It is worth buying if camera quality and build materials matter to you.
How good is the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro camera?
The camera system is the Phone (3a) Pro's strongest feature. The 50MP main sensor with OIS captures detailed, natural-looking photos, while the 50MP periscope telephoto delivers clean 3x optical zoom shots and usable results up to around 10x. AI processing extends zoom to 60x for distant subjects. The 50MP front camera is one of the best selfie cameras at this price, with 4K video recording and Ultra HDR support.
What is the difference between the Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro?
The Pro upgrades the telephoto from 2x optical to 3x periscope with 60x AI zoom, switches the front camera from 32MP to 50MP, replaces the plastic back with glass, and carries a price premium over the standard model. The processor, battery, charging speed, display size, and main camera are identical between both models.
Does the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro support wireless charging?
No, the Phone (3a) Pro does not support wireless charging. It charges via USB-C at up to 50W, reaching 50% in around 25 minutes and a full charge in approximately 72 minutes. Wireless charging is available on the flagship Nothing Phone (3).
Is the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro waterproof?
The Phone (3a) Pro has an IP64 rating, which means it is fully dust-tight and protected against water splashes from any direction. It can handle rain and accidental spills, but it is not rated for submersion. For full water submersion resistance, you would need the Nothing Phone (3) with its IP68 rating.
How long will the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro receive software updates?
Nothing promises three years of major Android OS upgrades and six years of security patches for the Phone (3a) Pro. This means you will receive Android updates through approximately 2028 and security patches until around 2031, keeping the phone secure and up to date for years.
Should I get the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
If you value camera quality, the Pro is worth the extra outlay. The 3x periscope telephoto captures noticeably better zoom shots than the 3a's 2x lens, the 50MP front camera is a significant upgrade over 32MP for selfies and video calls, and the glass back feels more premium in hand. However, the standard Phone (3a) shares the same processor, battery, display, and main camera at a lower price, making it outstanding value if zoom photography and selfie quality are not priorities. Compare Nothing Phone (3a) deals.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Specifications
Spec Scores
£200-£399 Phones · 195 phones
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
- Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)
This phone
48%
Avg
42%
Best
93%
This phone
48%
Avg
50%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.77 inches
- 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density)
- AMOLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak
This phone
79%
Avg
62%
Best
96%
This phone
79%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
This phone
65%
Avg
39%
Best
70%
This phone
65%
Avg
41%
Best
95%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.
- 50 MP front camera
- 4K selfie video
This phone
67%
Avg
59%
Best
90%
This phone
67%
Avg
60%
Best
93%
Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.
- 5,000 mAh
- 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
This phone
48%
Avg
51%
Best
86%
This phone
48%
Avg
53%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4
Weight
211 g
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Operating System
Android 15, up to 16, Nothing OS 4.0
Colours
Radio
No
Body
Black, Gray
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
50
Primary Camera Video
4K@30fs, 1080@30/60/120fs, gyro-EIS, OIS
Third Camera
50 , f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 , f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto) (15cm - ∞), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 8 , f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Primary Selfie Camera
50 , f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/2.76"
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
4K@30fs, 1080@30fs
Display
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Display Size
6.77
Display Resolution
1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density)
Display Protection
Panda Glass, Mohs level 5
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
GPU
Adreno 810
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)
Memory Card Slot
No
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
No
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66
5G
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass