UAE Price
AED 1,180
India Price
₹25,999
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Smartphone · Nothing · 2025
The Nothing Phone (3a) 256GB is Nothing's 2025 smartphone featuring a 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 1,180 in the UAE and ₹25,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Nothing Phone (3a) 256GB excels with its 50W wired charging—50% in 19 minutes—and a 5000mAh battery rated for 1400 charge cycles, ensuring long-term durability. Its 6.77-inch display at 387 ppi delivers crisp text, while NFC support across 15 5G bands guarantees seamless connectivity in UAE and India. Ideal for urban commuters who need all-day endurance without carrying a charger, and who prioritize clean software (Nothing OS 4.0 with 3 Android upgrades) over flashy cameras. Its weakness? The 32MP main sensor lacks OIS, making low-light shots noisy and handheld video shaky. In UAE at AED 1180, it’s competitive because it outlasts similarly priced phones in battery longevity and charging speed. In India at ₹25999, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Poco X6 Pro offer better cameras and similar battery life for less. Skip if you shoot often; choose if you value battery resilience and software purity.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) |
| Protection | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green |
| Models | A059 |
| Price | € 260.00 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 828429 (v10) GeekBench: 3278 (v6) 3DMark: 1064 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1273 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -24.1 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 13:38h |
| Energy | Class C |
| Battery | 43:56h endurance, 1400 cycles |
| Free fall | Class C (90 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C |
| Announced | 2025, March 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 11 |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 810 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Phone (3a).
Yes, it remains a strong value choice in 2026 due to its clean software, durable build, and continued software support, making it ideal for users who prioritize simplicity and long-term usability over cutting-edge specs.
The Nothing Phone (3a) 256GB is priced at AED 1180 in the UAE and is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms.
The Nothing Phone (3a) 256GB is priced at ₹25999 in India and can be purchased from official Nothing stores and leading e-commerce sites.
The camera delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in daylight with accurate colors and decent detail retention, while low-light performance is improved over its predecessor but still best suited for casual use.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including browsing, social media, and occasional gaming, and supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
Ready to buy the Phone (3a)?
From AED 1,180 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
