Nothing Phone 3a Pro Review: Smartphone

A stylish mid-ranger with clean software, but the chipset limits its performance potential.

For Rs 29,999, aside from raw performance, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro offers a lot and doesn't hold back on any front. From the display and battery life to software, design, and cameras, the Phone (3a) Pro stands out as one of the better options at this price point.

Divisive design changes aside, Phone 3a Pro is very capable mid-ranger with an interesting take on AI. Its cameras are also up there with class leaders, even if the zoom lens comes at a price premium

“The Nothing Phone 3a Pro's unique style separates it from the competition, and hides a cracking camera, strong performance, and great software.”

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro offers a unique design, clean software experience, and solid camera performance. Making it a standout phone in its price range. While we wish Nothing had gone with a more powerful chipset than Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, overall, the Phone (3a) Pro is a well-rounded smartphone under NPR 60,000.

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro stands out with a vibrant 6.77-inch AMOLED display, strong all-day battery life, and a surprisingly capable triple-camera setup—including a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. Powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and 12GB RAM, it handles most tasks with ease, even if it won’t max out the latest games. Nothing’s signature transparent design and refined Glyph interface add flair, while long-term software support and clever features like Essential Space and Smart Drawer round out a tidy, feature-packed phone.

The Nothing Phone 3a Pro impresses with its unique design, Glyph interface, bright display, and versatile cameras. However, its Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset offers minimal performance gains over the standard 3a, making the “Pro” branding questionable.The Nothing Phone 3a Pro offers a good-looking, unique design language, a bright display, and a capable triple camera setup, making it yet another interesting mid-range option for buyers. However, there is a catch. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset offers minimal improvement over the Nothing Phone 3a, raising questions about the “Pro” branding, especially when you get phones such as Poco F6 and the upcoming iQOO Neo 10R with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC. Of course, the positioning of those devices is towards buyers who are looking for raw performance gains, and Nothing, with the Phone 3a Pro, wants to cater to users who prioritize design, a clean software experience, and a well-rounded camera system over sheer processing power.