Nothing Phone (3a) Lite :
If you’ve been waiting for a budget-friendly smartphone from Nothing with the brand’s signature design flair, your wait is nearly over. The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite brings many of the visual cues of the premium models but at a much more accessible price point. Here’s the full scoop.
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Key Specifications & Features :
Design & Display
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6.77-inch Full HD+ (1,080×2,392) AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, peak brightness up to 3,000 nits.
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Premium touches: Panda Glass protection front and back, transparent/see-through design with signature aesthetic.
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IP54 rating (dust/splash resistance) — nice to see at this price.
Performance & Software
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Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4nm process) chipset.
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8GB RAM, storage options 128GB / 256GB; storage can be expanded up to 2TB via micro-SD slot.
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Ships with Android 15 based Nothing OS 3.5, and features like “Essential Space” hub, etc.
Cameras
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Rear: 50MP main sensor (1/1.57″), 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro.
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Front: 16MP selfie camera.
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Other camera features: OIS on main camera, video up to 4K@30fps.
Battery & Charging
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5,000 mAh battery.
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33W wired fast charging supported.
Other Notable Features
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In-display fingerprint sensor.
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Connectivity: Dual 5G SIM, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C port
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Glyph Light interface: Unlike earlier models that had full strips, the 3a Lite uses a single LED dot on the rear for notifications etc.
- The device was officially launched globally on 29 October 2025 at 1:00 PM GMT / 6:30 PM IST.
- While the exact Indian on-sale date hasn’t been firmly locked in, the company says India availability is “soon”.
- The European pricing starts at €249 (approx. Rs. 25,600) for the base 8GB+128GB version and €279 for the 256GB version.
- In India, early estimates place the price in the ₹21,000-₹23,000 range.
- So if all goes well, you might see the Phone (3a) Lite in India in late October / November 2025, around that price bracket.