Nothing Phone 3a Lite: Specifications, Features and Price Revealed

The Nothing Phone 3a Lite has officially joined the brand’s growing lineup, offering a blend of design flair and solid specifications at a budget price. Announced in late October 2025, the phone delivers a 5,000 mAh battery, a triple-camera setup, and Nothing’s signature transparent aesthetic — all for as low as €249 in Europe.

While the handset inherits many design cues from its higher-end siblings, the Phone 3a Lite takes a minimalistic approach. It’s currently exclusive to Europe and the UK, with Nothing confirming that the device will not launch in the United States.

Nothing Phone 3a Lite Key Specifications and Design

The Nothing Phone 3a Lite features Panda Glass over an aluminum frame, paired with IP54 water and dust resistance. Its asymmetric transparent back showcases the brand’s distinctive style, available in black or white colorways. The “Essential Key” — a new physical shortcut button seen across the Phone 3 series — makes its appearance here as well.

Nothing also reimagines its Glyph Lighting system for the Lite variant. Instead of the complex LED array found in flagship models, the 3a Lite uses a single customizable notification LED that supports the “Flip to Glyph” feature. It lights up for calls, app alerts, or camera countdowns, and can be customized for specific contacts.

Performance-wise, the device runs on the 4 nm MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G processor with up to 2.5 GHz CPU speed. Nothing claims it’s 15% faster than the previous 7200 chip, offering improved GPU and AI efficiency. It ships with 8 GB RAM and options for 128 GB or 256 GB storage. A liquid-cooling system keeps it stable during gaming sessions.

The display is another highlight — a 6.77-inch AMOLED panel with 1080 × 2392 resolution, 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate, and 3,000 nits peak HDR brightness. It also supports a 1,000 Hz touch sampling rate for smoother interaction.

Camera and Battery Performance

Photography gets a strong showing for the price segment. The rear setup includes a 50 MP Samsung sensor as the main camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide lens, and a macro lens. The camera can shoot 4K videos at up to 30 FPS. On the front, a 16 MP selfie camera handles video calls and portraits.

Battery life is one of the phone’s biggest selling points. The 5,000 mAh cell supports 33 W fast charging, reaching 50% in around 20 minutes. According to Nothing, the battery can deliver up to 22 hours of YouTube playback or 9.5 hours of gaming on a single charge.

Software, Availability, and Potential Trade-offs

The Nothing Phone 3a Lite ships with Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15. The company plans to update it to Nothing OS 4.0 in the first half of 2026. However, the software experience comes with some controversy. Nothing has confirmed its “Lock Glimpse” feature — a rotating lock-screen wallpaper that shows content from a Chinese advertising partner. While it is off by default in beta builds, users remain concerned about privacy and future default settings.

Additionally, Nothing will begin pre-installing some third-party apps on its phones to offset costs, though the company claims these apps can be removed. The move has sparked debate about the brand’s commitment to bloat-free software — one of its early selling points.

The Nothing Phone 3a Lite is available now in Europe and the UK for €249 / £249 (128 GB) and €279 / £279 (256 GB). It offers flagship-like design and display in a budget package — with minor trade-offs on software freedom.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What is the price of the Nothing Phone 3a Lite?

The 128 GB model costs €249 in Europe and £249 in the UK. The 256 GB variant costs €279 / £279.

Q2: Does the Nothing Phone 3a Lite have Glyph lighting?

Yes, but it’s simplified — featuring a single customizable LED instead of the full Glyph system.

Q3: What processor powers the Nothing Phone 3a Lite?

It uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G chip built on a 4 nm process with an octa-core CPU.

Q4: Is the Nothing Phone 3a Lite available in the US?

No, Nothing has confirmed the phone will not launch in the United States.

Q5: What Android version does the Nothing Phone 3a Lite run?

It ships with Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.5 and will receive the Nothing OS 4.0 update in 2026.