Nothing has officially launched the Phone (3a) Lite in India, bringing its signature transparent design and Glyph Light interface to the mid-range segment.
Key Takeaways
- Priced starting at ₹20,999 with bank discounts bringing effective price to ₹19,999
- Features MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset and 5000mAh battery
- Available in Black, White, and new Blue color variants
- Sales begin December 5 via Flipkart, Vijay Sales, Croma and retail stores
Pricing and Availability
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite comes in two storage configurations. The 8GB+128GB variant is priced at ₹20,999, while the 8GB+256GB model costs ₹22,999. ICICI and OneCard bank users can avail ₹1,000 discount, bringing effective prices to ₹19,999 and ₹21,999 respectively.
The smartphone will be available in Black, White, and the new Blue color option. Sales begin December 5 through Flipkart, Vijay Sales, Croma and all leading retail stores across India.
Design and Display
The Phone (3a) Lite maintains Nothing’s transparent-inspired design language with a simpler aesthetic. It features glass construction, detailed textures, and IP54 dust and water resistance. The aluminum battery frame adds structural strength.
The device sports a 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED display with impressive 3000 nits peak HDR brightness and 1300 nits outdoor brightness. It supports 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 10-bit color with 1.07 billion colors, and 2160Hz PWM dimming for comfortable viewing.
Camera Capabilities
Nothing has equipped the Phone (3a) Lite with a triple-camera system headlined by a 50MP main sensor using TrueLens Engine 4.0. The 1/1.57-inch Samsung sensor captures 64% more light, enabling features like Ultra XDR, Portrait mode, Auto Tone, Night Mode, Macro, and Motion Capture.
The front features a 16MP selfie camera, while the rear camera can record 4K video at 30fps and slow-motion 1080p at 120fps.
Performance and Battery
Powering the device is the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset built on 4nm process technology. The octa-core CPU reaches up to 2.5GHz and is supported by advanced liquid cooling. The phone comes with 8GB RAM plus up to 8GB virtual RAM, expandable storage up to 2TB, and connectivity options including Dual 5G, WiFi 6, and Bluetooth 5.3.
The 5000mAh battery promises nearly two days of mixed usage and supports 33W fast charging that can reach 50% in approximately 20 minutes. It also features 5W reverse wired charging capability.
Software and Glyph Interface
The Phone (3a) Lite runs Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15, featuring Smart Drawer, Private Space, and App Locker. Nothing promises 3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, with OS 4.0 scheduled for early 2026.
The updated Glyph Light interface supports Flip to Glyph, Essential Notifications, Camera Countdown, and custom light patterns for contacts and calls, paired with Nothing’s signature ringtones.
