Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
How long will it last?
Official promiseSupported until March 2031 · Buy-by March 2029
Nothing promises 6 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until March 2031 — buying it today still gets you about 4.7 years of safe use.
Source: Nothing's official policy · last verified 2026-06-11 · how we compute this
TrueCost
Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.
40% cheaper than the $300–600 median ($12.54/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
Nothing's most camera-capable mid-ranger, with a true periscope zoom and a high-res selfie cam wrapped in its iconic transparent shell.
Pros
- Flagship-style 50MP periscope with 3x optical and up to 60x ultra zoom
- High-resolution 50MP front camera, well above most rivals
- Distinctive transparent design and Glyph lighting
- 6 years of security support is excellent at this price
- Large 5000mAh battery with 50W wired charging
Cons
- Only 3 Android OS version upgrades
- No wireless charging
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is mid-tier, not a gaming powerhouse
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.77-inch AMOLED, 1080×2392 (FHD+), up to 120Hz, 3000 nits peak |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 50MP |
| periscope telephoto 3x | 50MP |
| ultra-wide | 8MP |
| front | 50MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 50W wired, no wireless |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 163.52 × 77.50 × 8.39 mm |
| Weight | 211 g |
| Materials | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass front, transparent Glyph back |
| Water resistance | IP64 |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.1 at launch |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C |
| Update policy | 3 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates (official promise) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro?
The Pro upgrades the telephoto to a 50MP periscope with 3x optical zoom (versus 2x on the standard model) and adds a 50MP front camera, while keeping the same Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, display and 5000mAh battery.
How far can the Phone (3a) Pro zoom?
Its periscope camera offers 3x optical zoom and up to 60x ultra zoom using sensor crop and AI processing, well beyond what most phones at this price can manage.
Does the Phone (3a) Pro support wireless charging?
No. It charges over USB-C at up to 50W and does not offer wireless charging.
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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-11.