Release Date: October 2025
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite continues the company’s bold design philosophy, offering a stylish transparent finish, smooth performance, and an intuitive Android experience — all at a mid-range price. Let’s explore what makes it a standout choice in 2025.
Design & Display
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite retains the transparent aesthetic with subtle Glyph lighting. It features a 6.5-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring vivid colors and buttery-smooth scrolling for everyday use and streaming.
Performance
Powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and up to 8GB RAM, this phone handles multitasking, gaming, and content creation seamlessly. Nothing OS 3.0 (based on Android 15) delivers a clean and minimal interface with no bloatware.
Camera
The dual rear camera setup — 50MP main + 16MP ultra-wide — captures natural colors and details, while the 32MP selfie camera ensures clarity and accurate skin tones, especially under daylight.
Battery & Charging
The 4700mAh battery easily lasts all day. With 45W fast charging, you can get a full charge in under an hour. It lacks wireless charging but supports reverse wired charging for smaller devices.
Key Specifications
| Display | 6.5-inch FHD+ OLED, 120Hz |
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| Processor | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (Main) + 16MP (Ultra-wide) |
| Front Camera | 32MP |
| Battery | 4700mAh with 45W Fast Charging |
| OS | Nothing OS 3.0 (Android 15) |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C 3.2 |
Pricing
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is priced at around $449 USD (≈ ₦690,000 NGN), making it a strong mid-range competitor in 2025.
Verdict
With its clean software, premium design, and smooth performance, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite stands out as one of the best affordable Android phones of 2025. Ideal for users who love Nothing’s signature look without paying flagship prices.
Source: Nothing Official Website