Highlights
- The Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro were showcased at MWC 2025 in Barcelona, confirming their design and Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset.
- The Phone (3a) Pro rumoured to feature a periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, 6x in-sensor zoom and 60x “ultra” zoom.
- The Nothing Phone (3a) series is set to use AI-powered image processing.
The Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro are launching today, but the company couldn’t resist one last teaser. The two phones were showcased at Qualcomm’s booth at MWC 2025 in Barcelona, confirming their design once again.
According to recent GSMArena report, both Nothing flagship phones were displayed at Qualcomm’s booth and thus, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset was the main highlight.
Here’s what we know.
Nothing Phone (3a) Series Big Camera Upgrades Teased
Nothing’s co-founder Akis Evangelidis was present at the booth, hinting at “big upgrades in the camera department” for the new mid-range devices.
Leaked details suggest the Phone (3a) Pro could feature a periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, 6x in-sensor zoom and an impressive 60x “ultra” zoom. If true, this would be a major step up for Nothing, which has previously only offered main and ultrawide cameras on its phones.
The inclusion of a 3x optical zoom also hints at a larger sensor size, which could put it ahead of some competitors. For instance, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra still relies on a 1/3.52″ (10MP) sensor for its 3x telephoto, while other models in the S25 series use an even smaller 1/3.94″ sensor.
In fact, the Galaxy S25 Ultra ranked 24th in DxOMark’s camera test.
Like most modern smartphones, the Nothing Phone (3a) series is expected to use AI-powered image processing. Some competitors, like the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, automatically enable AI enhancements at 20x zoom. Nothing is still a relatively new player in the smartphone space, so it will be interesting to see how its AI-powered photography stacks up against industry giants.
The wait won’t be long as the Nothing Phone (3a) series is officially launching today at 3.30 PM IST.
Nothing Phone (3a) Series – Launch Time
Speaking of launch, the Nothing Phone (3a) series is anticipated to launch at MWC 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. The company has confirmed that the phones will be officially introduced at 3:30 PM (IST) or 10:00 AM (GMT).
The phones will be available for purchase via Flipkart in India.
The Nothing Phone (3a) is rumoured to start at Rs 24,999, while the (3a) Pro could launch at Rs 31,999.
Expected detailed pricing –
| Phone | Model | Pricing (INR) |
| Phone (3a) | 8+128GB | Rs 24,999 |
| Phone (3a) | 8+256GB | Rs 26,999 |
| Phone (3a) | 12+256GB | Rs 28,999 |
| Phone (3a) Pro | 8+128GB | Rs 31,999 |
| Phone (3a) Pro | 8+256GB | Rs 33,999 |
| Phone (3a) Pro | 12+256GB | Rs 35,999 |
For context, the Nothing Phone (2a) was launched in India starting at Rs 23,999, and the (2a) Plus began at Rs 27,999. You can check out the rumored European pricing for the (3a) series as well.
FAQs
Q1. Where were the Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro showcased?
Answer. The Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro were showcased at Qualcomm’s booth at MWC 2025 in Barcelona.
Q2. What chipset is used in the Nothing Phone (3a) series?
Answer. The Nothing Phone (3a) series features the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset.
Q3. What camera features are expected in the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
Answer. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro could feature a periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, 6x in-sensor zoom, and 60x “ultra” zoom, along with a larger sensor size for improved performance.
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