Nothing Phone (3a) 256 GB - mobile phone with 50 MP front camera, 30x ultra zoom, 50W fast charging and 6.77" FHD+ flexible AMOLED display - White

For a fraction of the price of even a second hand competitor phone this phone is excellent. Does everything you need it to do. Fast processing and good quality screen. Good amount of internal memory. Well built. Camera quality is fair, not the best on the market but it's still good. I also like that the screen dims really dark so I can be on my phone at night and not disturb my partner in bed. The flashing lights on the back of the phone are a fun gimmick too.

I rarely review items, but this phone has surpassed my expectations. I'm coming from a OnePlus 7t Pro which was top of the line 6 years ago, but now a geriatric case needing lunchtime and evening top-up charges just to make it through the day. The Nothing 3a is a breath of fresh air. I use my phone, a lot. I work in IT so it's constantly on the go. I'm currently on 33% battery and last charged 36hrs ago. Camera is great, phone is quick, and easy to use. Knockout feature for me is the essential space app, I took a picture of some handwritten notes, it transcribed and summarised them, then added appointment to my calendar. It's a massive timesaver. Downside is now my wife wants one.

Summary This is the best phone to get under £400, and even beats phones outside of its price bracket (looking at you iPhone SE!). This is the coolest phone I’ve ever used, and I would happily use it if I wasn’t already using a flagship phone. Nothing - please make a flagship version of this phone that looks the exact same! Build Quality This is the coolest looking phone I’ve ever held! The back of the phone is an eye catcher, and the display isn’t too bad either. Picture is clear and colours are punchy and accurate. Refresh rate is a smooth 120hz, and it didn’t dip at all in my experience. Performance Despite having a mid range processor, this phone is smooth in day to day operation. I didn’t have any hiccups even when installing all my apps on first set up. The phone didn’t even get hot! Only place it did lag a bit was processing multiple photos at once. Battery I didnt use this phone a whole lot to get an extensive idea of what battery life is like, but it came out of the box with 55% at 11am, now it’s 5PM and after setting up the phone, taking photos, listening to music and browsing TikTok it’s on 40%. That’s really impressive in my mind! Only downside here is that it doesn’t have wireless charging. Sound quality The speakers on this are insanely good - why has no one mentioned this in reviews before? IMO it sounded better than my iPhone 15 pro max Cameras The cameras are really, really good for a mid range phone. I wish the ultra wide was a higher megapixel and the zoom was a bit more but otherwise I was REALLY happy with the photos that came out of this!

Lovely Phone, very smooth and easy to navigate, feels Premium, doesn't feel heavy or chunky, I don't have a case as it would spoil it's unique look, and being of older generation I don't walk around glued to the screen so less likely to drop Phone, all on all a great experience so far.

It's been great. A solid option to more expensive brands

Great value. Battery lasts me a day even using the latest "only charge to 80%" feature in android. The storage is more than sufficient for me. The included apps are OK and I have managed to remove some I did not want, without bother. Screen brightness is good for this old man. Camera is OK. I don't use the phone camera very often but macro and decent wide angle are important to me and they are good enough for snaps. I am now a convert to Nothing.

Okay, so I’ve been using the Nothing Phone 3a for a bit now and… yeah, I’m really liking it. It’s one of those phones that just feels different—in a good way. Looks First, Because Damn Let’s be real—the design is what pulls you in. That transparent back with the LED Glyph lights? Super slick. It actually makes me want to put the phone face-down just so people can see it. Nothing else looks like this, especially in this price range. The Screen’s a Win The display is buttery smooth at 120Hz, super bright, and colors pop. Whether I’m watching videos, gaming, or just scrolling around, it looks and feels premium. Performance = Solid Day-to-day stuff? No lag. Games? Runs them just fine. Apps open quick, multitasking’s smooth, and Nothing OS is super clean—no junk, no weird UI stuff, just clean Android the way it should be. Cameras Get the Job Done The main camera is sharp, and photos look nice straight out of the phone—especially in good lighting. Night shots are decent too. It’s not going to beat a top-end flagship, but for this price? I’ve got no complaints. Battery Life & Charging = Clutch Battery life is actually really good—it easily lasts a full day, and the fast charging is a lifesaver. 50% in under 20 minutes? Yes please. What Could Be Better? No wireless charging, no headphone jack. Not dealbreakers for me, but worth knowing. Also, the cameras could use a little boost in low light or with detail—just being picky. Final Thoughts Honestly? The Nothing Phone 3a is fun. It’s different, it works great, and it doesn’t cost a fortune. If you want something unique that still performs like a champ, this is a solid pick. I’m actually excited to use this every day—and that’s not something I say often about phones.

Brilliant Phone with no hesitation, with changing empty to full in around an hour , Battery lasts a couple of days with heavy use

Fast delivery to Australia and this phone offers more than its price. I love it

Har ju bara haft telefonen i två veckor, är så långt supernöjd med den. Bra batteritid, ljusstark skärm, snabb att växla mellan olika appar (upplever inget lagg). En riktigt bra kamera. Upplever helheten av telefonen som premium mobil till budgetpris

Wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Has a mind of it's own

Ik ben blij verrast door dit tot voor kort voor mij totaal onbekend merk met : zeer goede camera, snel opgeladen batterij met een lange gebruiksduur. Oled scherm, snelle processor, 265 gb opslag. En niet te vergeten, prettig geprijsd. Een Aanrader !

Dopo due settimane di test approfonditi, posso dire di essere letteralmente innamorato di questo smartphone. Analizzandolo tecnicamente, è evidente come Nothing abbia fatto un lavoro di ottimizzazione superiore alla media. Punti di forza tecnici: Display e Fluidità: Lo schermo è semplicemente perfetto, con una taratura cromatica eccellente e un contrasto impeccabile. La fluidità del sistema, unita al refresh rate, garantisce un'esperienza d'uso rapidissima e senza alcun tipo di incertezza o lag nelle animazioni. Comparto Fotografico: Le prestazioni della fotocamera sono molto solide. Gli scatti risultano naturali e ricchi di dettaglio; il software elabora le immagini in modo discreto senza stravolgerne i colori, rendendolo molto affidabile per ogni situazione. Posizionamento sul mercato: Per quanto riguarda il rapporto qualità-prezzo, è veramente uno dei migliori smartphone per questa fascia di prezzo che abbia mai provato. Offre un'esperienza "premium" a un costo decisamente accessibile. Conclusione: Un dispositivo che non solo stupisce per l'estetica, ma convince per la sostanza tecnica. È un telefono fluido, concreto e potente: attualmente, è difficile trovare di meglio in questo segmento di mercato. Consigliatissimo.