Nothing Phone 3a has launched the mid-range Phone 3a Lite in India on Thursday. It features a 6.77-inch AMOLED display, mediaTek dimensity 7300 Pro chipset, 8GB RAM, triple rear cameras, 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging, and the new Glphy Light alerts. The device will be available from 5 December.
Nothing has launched its latest mid-range smartphone, the Nothing Phone 3a Lite, in India on Thursday. The device is positioned as a more accessible offering in the 3a series and introduces a refreshed Glphy Light alert system, replacing the company’s iconic Glyph Interface.
Nothing Phone 3a Lite: Pricing in India
The Nothing Phone 3a Lite is priced at Rs. 20,999 for the base variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, while the higher 256GB model is listed at Rs. 22,999. Early-bird launch offers bring effective prices down to Rs. 19,999 and Rs. 21,999, respectively, for buyers using ICICI and OneCard banking offers. The smartphone will be available in Black, Blue, and White from 5 December via Flipkart, Vijay Sales, Croma, and other major retail outlets
Display and Performance
The phone has a 6.77-inch Full HD+ Flexible AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, support for HDR, a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits, and 2,160 Hz PWM dimming for more fluid visuals. It has a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro processor, 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of internal storage. Additionally, the device offers microSD storage expansion up to 2TB and supports up to 8GB of virtual RAM.
Camera System
The Nothing Phone 3a Lite sports a triple-camera array on the rear. This includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor with optical and electronic image stabilisation, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens with a 119.5-degree field of view, and a third unspecified sensor. On the front, a 16-megapixel camera handles selfies and video calls. Photography features include Ultra XDR, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Macro Mode, Motion Capture, and Auto Tone, with support for 4K 30fps video and 1080p slow-motion recording at 120fps.
Connectivity and Build
In addition to Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and multi-system navigation with GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, and QZSS, the smartphone has dual SIM capability. An in-display fingerprint sensor manages security. The device’s front and rear panels are protected by Panda Glass, and it has an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance.
Battery and Charging
Powering the Phone 3a Lite is a 5,000mAh battery with 33W wired fast charging, alongside 5W reverse wired charging support. The handset weighs 199g and measures 164×78×8.3mm, striking a balance between usability and screen size.
Support and Software
The phone, which runs Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15, promises three significant Android upgrades and six years of security maintenance updates, guaranteeing long-term usability for consumers on a tight budget. Smartphoneview