UAE Price
AED 1,400
India Price
₹30,999
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Smartphone · Nothing · 2025
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 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 1,400 in the UAE and ₹30,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro excels with its 50MP periscope telephoto offering 3x optical zoom and OIS, delivering sharp远摄 shots unmatched in this price bracket, plus a 2160Hz PWM dimming AMOLED display that eliminates flicker for sensitive eyes. Its 50W wired charging hits 50% in 19 minutes, outpacing most rivals. Ideal for urban professionals in Dubai and Delhi who prioritize camera versatility and smooth 120Hz scrolling without flagship pricing. The 211g weight feels premium, and NFC + 15-band 5G support ensures seamless connectivity across UAE and India. However, thermals throttle under sustained 120Hz gaming, with frame drops after 15 minutes in Genshin Impact. In UAE at AED 1400, it’s competitive because it outperforms the Pixel 8a in zoom and display smoothness. In India at ₹30999, it’s overpriced—same specs cost ₹26999 on the Redmi K70E, which also has a 120W charger and larger battery.
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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), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto) (15cm - ∞), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x 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 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/2.76" |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 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 | 211 g (7.44 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - India only |
| 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, Gray |
| Models | A059P |
| Price | $ 435.68 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 820097 (v10) GeekBench: 3327 (v6) 3DMark: 1061 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1307 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -23.3 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 13:37h |
| Energy | Class C |
| Battery | 43:17h endurance, 1400 cycles |
| Free fall | Class C (90 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C |
| Announced | 2025, March 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 25 |
| 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.
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Common questions about the Phone (3a) Pro.
Yes, it remains a strong value in 2026 due to its clean software, reliable performance, and continued software support, making it ideal for users who prioritize simplicity and longevity over cutting-edge specs.
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 256GB is priced at AED 1400 in the UAE and is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms.
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 256GB is priced at ₹30999 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 handles low-light scenes reasonably well, though it prioritizes speed and consistency over professional-grade detail.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including streaming, browsing, and social media, and supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
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