Nothing Phone 3a Lite: Full Specifications

Nothing Phone 3A Lite and this is supposed to be the most affordable Nothing Phone till date now I know what you’re thinking isn’t that the CMF well I know the CMF phone 2 Pro is a great budget smartphone but at the end of the day it’s a CMF phone buy in India what about the specs how is it different to the CMF does it come with bloatware and if yes how much time to answer all of your questions so here’s the new Nothing Phone 3A light up close and personal and unlike what the rumors suggested this looks nothing like the Nothing Phone 3A Lite it’s a different design altogether and yes this does not have the glyph LEDs instead it has a glyph LED one singular so yes more like a notification LED on the back. Nothing Phone 3A Lite, which is positioned as the most affordable Nothing phone to date.

Here are the key takeaways about the device:

Design and Hardware

Colors & Weight: Available in Black and White; weighs 199g.
Design Vibe: The phone has the “nothing minimal vibe” with a transparent-like design, but it looks different from the rumored Nothing Phone 3A Lite design.
Glyph Interface: Unlike the Nothing Phone 3A Lite, it does not have the full Glyph LEDs. It features one singular Glyph LED, similar to a notification LED, which can be used for calls, notifications, Flip to Glyph, essential notifications, and as a camera timer.
Materials: It features a glass back with Panda Glass protection (not plastic) and a plastic frame, which is typical for Nothing phones.
Essentials: It includes the essential key for saving things in the essential space, a dual SIM plus micro SD hybrid slot (like the CMF Phone 2 Pro), and an IP54 rating.
Speaker: A key point of critique is the use of a single bottom-firing speaker.
Charging: It will not come with a charger in the box, which is a “very nothing like” approach.

Similarities to the CMF Phone 2 Pro

The video notes that the Nothing Phone 3A Lite has many similarities with the CMF Phone 2 Pro:

Design: The camera modules, size, and thickness are very similar.
Display: It has the same display as the CMF Phone 2 Pro, 3, and 3 Pro, with thicker and symmetrical bezels. 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED Flexible LTPS.
Chipset: It uses the same 7300 Pro chipset.
Battery/Charging: The battery size and charging speed are the same.

Key Differences, Especially in Camera

Cameras: Nothing Phone 3A Lite camera setup is a difference: it features a 50MP primary and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. However, instead of the 2x telephoto found on some devices, it has a 2MP macro lens.

Rear Camera (Triple):

Main: 50 MP (Samsung 1/1.57-inch sensor) with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization).
Ultrawide: 8 MP (120˚ field of view).
Macro: 2 MP.

Front Camera: 16 MP selfie camera.

Software: Uses Nothing’s TrueLens Engine 4.0 for image processing, including features like Ultra XDR, Night Mode, and Auto Tone.

Video: Supports 4K video recording at 30 FPS.

Software and Bloatware

Operating System: It is running Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15.
Updates: Nothing is promising 3 years of OS updates and 6 years of security patches.
Bloatware: It is confirmed to come with the new “lock screen glimpse” feature (like the Glance lock screen) and pre-installed apps.
- The pre-installed apps are only Facebook and Instagram, both of which can be uninstalled.
- The “lock screen glimpse” feature can also be disabled in the settings or during setup.

Processor: Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset (4nm process).

Battery and Charging

Battery: Large 5,000 mAh battery.
Wired Charging: Supports 33W Fast Charging (claims 50% charge in about 20 minutes).
Reverse Charging: Includes 5W reverse wired charging for accessories.

Pricing (Global Launch)

8 GB + 128 GB: €249 / £249 (approx. ₹22,000 – ₹23,000 as of today)
8 GB + 256 GB: €279 / £279 (approx. ₹25,000 – ₹26,000 as of today)

The reviewer concludes that the Nothing Phone 3A Lite was made for people who want the Nothing design and vibe in the budget segment and that the ultimate factor for its success will be the final price in India.

While the official India price is still being formalized, all current sources indicate it will be placed aggressively below ₹25,000.