Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$412Starting price · USMid-Range2025
8.1
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.77"
Display
50MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
12GB
Max RAM
50W
Charging
211g
Weight
Why This Phone
Mid-RangeThe Nothing Phone (3a) Pro offers exceptional value by bringing a rare periscope telephoto lens and a high-quality display to the mid-range segment. Performance is strong for the price point, supported by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset. While the lack of an IP rating and the use of a plastic frame are notable compromises, the overall hardware package is highly competitive.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera8.5
Performance7.5
Battery8.2
Display8.8
Build7.0
Value8.6
Strengths
50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and OIS
High-resolution 50MP selfie camera
120Hz AMOLED display with 3000 nits peak brightness
50W fast wired charging
Strong mid-range performance from Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Weaknesses
No certified water resistance
Plastic frame construction
No wireless charging support
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