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

Released: 2025, March 04Price: $ 399.00Status: Coming soon. Exp. release 2025, March 11

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 3.1
CPUOcta-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUAdreno 710 (940 MHz)
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size6.77 inches, 111.5 cm, 2, (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 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
ModelNothing Phone (3a)
Price$ 399.00
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, White, Blue
ModelsA059
Single32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
StatusComing soon. Exp. release 2025, March 11
Triple50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom, 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Weight201 g (7.09 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - Global
5G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 SA/NSA - Global
Charging50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Released2025, March 04
Announced2025, March 04
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
ProtectionPanda Glass
Resolution1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

Nothing Phone (3a) Overview

About Nothing Phone (3a) Nothing Phone (3a) is another flagship from Nothing's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2025. Nothing Phone (3a) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM with Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (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) 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)?

The Nothing Phone (3a) 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) 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) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Nothing Phone (3a) 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) run?

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