Nothing brand today unveiled Phone (3a) Lite smartphone in India.
Design
Phone (3a) Lite is encased in glass and comes in White, Black and also in new Blue color variant. Built for durability, Phone (3a) Lite boasts IP54 dust and water resistance. An internal aluminium battery frame further strengthens its core, offering exceptional longevity.
Camera
This phone is equipped with triple-camera system which includes 50 MP main sensor, powered by the same TrueLens Engine 4.0 pipeline found in the flagship Nothing Phone (3), it combines an exceptional camera setup with advanced AI editing tools. The segment-largest 1/1.57-inch Samsung sensor captures 64% more light than typical sensors in its class, ensuring excellent performance even in challenging scenes. The main sensor is supported by 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera.With Ultra XDR photos, Portrait Mode, Auto Tone, Night Mode, Macro Mode and Motion Capture, every shot is optimised. The 16 MP front camera delivers crisp selfies and video calls, while the rear camera supports 4K video recording at 30 FPS and 1080p slow-motion at 120 FPS.
Glyph Light
Phone (3a) Lite introduces Glyph Light, an evolution of Nothing’s unique Glyph Interface. Inspired by classic notification lights, Glyph Light enables features like Flip to Glyph for silent notifications, Essential Notifications for key contacts, and Camera Countdown for group shots. Customisable light sequences for calls and contacts, paired with Nothing’s iconic ringtones, make the Glyph Light both minimal and instantly recognisable.
Nothing OS 3.5
Phone (3a) Lite runs on Nothing OS 3.5, powered by Android 15. Features like Smart Drawer for automatic app organisation, Private Space for personal files, and App Locker for individual app security ensure peace of mind. Nothing is committed to 3 years of major Android updates and 6 years of security patches, providing exceptional longevity. Nothing OS 4.0 will be rolled out to Phone (3a) Lite in early 2026.
Essential Key and Essential Space offer AI-powered tools for capturing and organising notes, ideas, and media, while Essential Search provides instant access to saved content without an internet connection.
Display
This phone sports a 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED display with 3000 nits peak HDR brightness and 1300 nits outdoor brightness. The FHD+ resolution (1080 x 2392) claims to deliver crisp visuals at 387 pixels per inch, while an ultra-smooth 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate ensures fluid scrolling and responsive gaming. The 10-bit color depth showcases 1.07 billion colors, and 2160 Hz PWM dimming provides flicker-free viewing, reducing eye strain.
Performance
Phone (3a) is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, built on TSMC’s 4 nm process. Its 8-core CPU with speeds up to 2.5 GHz is optimised for intense loads and gaming stability, complemented by an advanced liquid cooling system.
With 8 GB physical RAM and up to 8 GB virtual RAM, Phone (3a) Lite offers up to 16 GB combined RAM for seamless multitasking. Expandable storage up to 2 TB via microSD card provides maximum flexibility. Dual 5G, WiFi 6, and Bluetooth 5.3 ensure stable connections and lag-free wireless audio.
Battery
This phone is packed with 5000 mAh battery with 33 W fast charging. It claims to reach 50% charging in approximately 20 minutes, and 5 W reverse wired charging offers convenient power for accessories.
Pricing:
Phone (3a) Lite will be available in India in Black, White and Blue colour options, with two configuration variants:
8 GB + 128 GB – priced at INR 20,999, with ICICI and OneCard bank offers bringing it down to INR 19,999
8 GB + 256 GB – priced at INR 22,999, with ICICI and OneCard offers reducing the effective price to INR 21,999
Availability:
Phone (3a) Lite will go on sale starting 5th December 2025 via Flipkart, Vijay Sales, Croma and all leading retail stores across India.
