Hands-on image of Phone (3a) gives a clue to what Nothing has in mind [UPDATED]
Update from January 30, 2025:
Since Nothing officially confirmed that the Phone (3a) series will launch on March 4, the text below has been updated to include the latest details.
The Nothing Phone (3a) might come in two variants: one with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage and the other with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Meanwhile, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 5G should be available in a single version, offering 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.
The Phone (3a) is expected to come in Black or White, while the Pro model will likely be available in Black or Grey.
Nothing Phone 3a Camera arrangements leaked? pic.twitter.com/g228fK1qly
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The Nothing Phone (3a) is rumored to include a 50 MP 2x telephoto camera alongside a 50 MP main shooter. However, it seems there might be a compromise, as the ultra-wide camera could drop to 8 MP, a downgrade from the 50 MP on the previous model.
In addition to its camera upgrades, the Nothing Phone (3a) is rumored to feature a bigger 6.8-inch 1080p OLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, outshining its predecessor. Also, it should pack the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 under the hood and launch with Android 15 out of the box.
I think it's exciting to see Nothing stepping up its camera game, especially if it wants to compete in the mid-range sector. After all, it's rare to see a telephoto camera on a mid-range device, and the Phone (3a) is expected to fall into that category. Devices like the Pixel 9a and Galaxy A56, which should debut around the same time, are expected to skip it, so the Phone (3a) could have the edge here.
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