Nothing drops first official look at the Phone (3a) – check it out!
Phone (2a). | Image credit – PhoneArena
The Phone (3a) in white (first image) and the Pro model (second image). | Image credit – Nothing
As for zoom capabilities, the Pro model is rumored to offer 3x optical zoom and up to 60x digital zoom, while the standard version is expected to feature 2x optical and 30x digital zoom. This could explain the more circular rear camera layout on the Pro model, as it likely needs extra space for that larger 3x telephoto lens.
Both the Phone (3a) and its Pro sibling are expected to run on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, a chipset Nothing has strongly hinted at and something that a recent Geekbench listing seems to confirm. Fast charging is also on the table, with both models reportedly reaching 50% in just 19 minutes and a full charge in 56 minutes.
One intriguing detail is a new side button, which Nothing previously teased and has now fully revealed in these renders. While its exact function isn't confirmed, it could be tied to the AI assistant rumored to launch with the Phone (3a). But for now, that's still up in the air.
With Apple already rolling out the iPhone 16e, Google getting ready to launch the Pixel 9a, and Samsung set to unveil the Galaxy A56 and A36 in March, Nothing is stepping into a crowded mid-range battlefield. However, if it sticks to the Phone (2a) 's $349 price point, all these upgrades could work in its favor.
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