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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

Released: 2025, October 29Price: About 250 EURStatus: Available. Released 2025, October 29

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.5
CPUOcta-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G615 MC2
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size6.77 inches, 110.9 cm, 2, (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandNothing
BuildGlass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Panda Glass)
ModelNothing Phone (3a) Lite
PriceAbout 250 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, White, Blue
EnergyClass A
ModelsA001T
SAR EU0.98 W/kg (head) 1.28 W/kg (body)
Single16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, October 29
Triple50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 2 MP (macro)
Weight199 g (7.02 oz)
BatteryActive use score 15:07h
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm)
Display1228 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Charging33W wired, 50% in 20 min, 5W reverse wired
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2025, October 29
Announced2025, October 29
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC
Free fallClass C (90 falls)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions164 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)
ProtectionPanda Glass, Mohs level 5
Resolution1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-29.8 LUFS (Average)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 691743 (v10), 939571 (v11), GeekBench: 2996 (v6), 3DMark: 853 (Wild Life Extreme)
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RepairabilityClass C

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Overview

About Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is another flagship from Nothing's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2025. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Nothing Phone (3a) Lite support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Nothing devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Nothing Phone (3a) Lite void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Nothing Phone (3a) Lite run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Nothing Phone (3a) Lite.