Nothing launched the Phone (3a) Pro in India in March 2025 at Rs 29,999 for 8 GB plus 128 GB, alongside the Phone (3a). It shares most of its hardware with its sibling but adds a 3x periscope telephoto inside a large circular camera module with a metal ring, giving it a very different look from the regular (3a).
Display and performance match the cheaper model: a 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED and the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, which handles daily use and moderate gaming well. Nothing OS 3.1 on Android 15 brings the Essential Key and Essential Space, with a promise of three years of OS updates and six years of security patches.
The camera system is the reason to choose it: a 50 MP main with OIS, a 50 MP 3x periscope with OIS and an 8 MP ultrawide, plus a 50 MP selfie camera. The periscope makes it one of the cheapest phones with genuine 3x optical zoom and strong 6x results. The 5000 mAh battery and 50W charging carry over. It undercuts the Motorola Edge 60 Pro but lacks its wireless charging.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 29,999 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | March 2025 |
| Segment | Upper mid-range |
| Display | 6.77-inch, Flexible AMOLED, 120Hz, 1080 x 2392 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP main (OIS) + 50 MP 3x periscope telephoto + 8 MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 50W wired |
| Software at launch | Android 15, Nothing OS 3.1 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Water/dust rating | IP64 |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Weight | 211 g |
| Colours | Grey, Black |
What we like
- 3x periscope zoom under Rs 30,000
- 50 MP selfie camera
- Distinctive design
- Long security update promise
What could be better
- Same chipset as the cheaper Phone (3a)
- Weak ultrawide
- No wireless charging
Who should buy it
Buyers who want real periscope zoom photography on a budget without giving up clean software.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (March 2025). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.