Nothing Phone 3a Pro

A balanced premium smartphone focused on photography, software longevity, and everyday usability.

Released Sep 2024 6.1" OLED A18 Bionic 48MP Camera
Nothing Phone 3a Pro

Quick Verdict

This device page is a specification-led review. It summarizes the listed display, platform, camera, battery and build fields, then explains which buying decisions those documented specs can support.

Key Highlights

Display

6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
1179 × 2556 pixels
HDR10, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits HBM

Performance

Apple A18 chipset
8GB RAM
128GB / 256GB / 512GB NVMe

Camera

48MP wide camera
12MP ultrawide camera
4K Dolby Vision HDR video

Battery

3561mAh battery
PD2.0 wired charging
25W wireless MagSafe / Qi2

Connectivity

5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
NFC, USB-C 2.0
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO

Build

Glass front and back
Aluminum frame
IP68 dust and water resistance

Best For

Students Photography Daily Use Social Media

Not Ideal For

Budget Buyers Hardcore Gamers Zoom Photography

Display Analysis

PanelOLED Brightness2000 nits HBM Refresh60Hz

The iPhone 16 uses a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with strong brightness, excellent contrast and reliable color accuracy. It is well suited for everyday browsing, video watching, social media, reading and outdoor use.

The main limitation remains the 60Hz refresh rate. While animations are still smooth in normal use, users coming from 90Hz or 120Hz Android phones may notice that scrolling and gaming feel less fluid.

Performance Analysis

ChipsetA18 RAM8GB StorageNVMe

The A18 chip provides fast daily performance, strong efficiency and enough headroom for gaming, editing, multitasking and future iOS updates. Apps open quickly and the system should remain responsive for years.

For most users, the iPhone 16 delivers more than enough power. Heavy gamers may still prefer Pro models or gaming-focused Android phones with higher refresh displays and more aggressive cooling designs.

Camera Analysis

Main48MP Ultra-wide12MP Video4K Dolby Vision

The 48MP main camera is one of the key strengths of the iPhone 16. It captures detailed images with consistent colors, reliable HDR and strong video recording quality.

The ultra-wide camera is useful for travel, architecture and group photos. However, there is no dedicated telephoto lens, so users who often take zoom photos may prefer a Pro model or another flagship with optical zoom.

Battery Analysis

Capacity3561mAh WiredPD2.0 Wireless25W MagSafe/Qi2

Battery life is good for normal daily use, including messaging, social apps, browsing, maps and casual photo taking. The A18 chip helps keep power consumption efficient, so the phone can comfortably handle a normal workday for most users.

For lighter users, the iPhone 16 can stretch beyond a day depending on signal strength and screen brightness. Heavy gaming, navigation, 5G hotspot use, and long camera sessions will drain the battery faster, but the charging options are flexible enough for daily top-ups.

Pros
  • Excellent main camera
  • Long software support
  • Premium design
  • Reliable everyday performance
Cons
  • 60Hz refresh rate
  • No telephoto lens
  • USB-C is limited to 2.0 speed
  • Price may still be high in some regions

Full Specifications

OS
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Adreno 810
Announced
2025, March 04
Status
Available. Released 2025, March 25
Dimensions
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
Weight
211 g (7.44 oz)
Build
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - India only
SIM
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) 3 LED light strips on the back (notifications, camera fill light, 26 addressable zones)
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Size
6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density)
Protection
Panda Glass, Mohs level 5
Protection
Ultra HDR image support
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Card slot
No
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Triple
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto) (15cm - ∞), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Single
50 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/2.76"
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Type
5000 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
Colors
Black, Gray
Models
A059P
Price
About 440 EUR
Energy
Class C
Battery
43:17h endurance, 1400 cycles
Free fall
Class C (90 falls)
Repairability
Class C

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