Nothing Phone 3a Pro review: funky mid-ranger with real zoom camera

Transparent back, flashing LEDs, novel design, long battery life and huge triple camera help this Android stand out

London-based Nothing has brought one of the last things setting top-level phones apart from cheaper mid-range models down to a more affordable price: high-quality camera zoom.

Cameras have long been the battleground of the most expensive phones, each vying for better quality, longer reach and multiple lenses. While much of this costly progress has trickled down to cheaper models, optical zoom cameras are few and far between below the £600 mark.

Screen: 6.77in 120Hz FHD+ OLED (387ppi)

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3

RAM: 12GB

Storage: 256GB

Operating system: Nothing OS 3.1 (Android 15)

Camera: 50MP main, 50MP 3x tele and 8MP ultrawide, 50MP selfie

Connectivity: 5G, eSIM, wifi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4 and GNSS

Water resistance: IP64 (spray resistant)

Dimensions: 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4mm

Weight: 211g

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