- Based on Nothing’s portfolio of smartphones, the Phone 3a Lite is expected to be placed between the Nothing Phone 3a and the CMF Phone 2 Pro.
- If the reports are believed to be true, then the Nothing Phone 3a Lite at EUR 250 could be a huge hit in Europe, considering there is not much competition there.
- However, the device will have to be priced even more aggressively in India to capture a sizeable market, given the wide variety of phones available in the sub-Rs 25,000 segment.
Carl Pei’s Nothing is working on an affordable variant of its Phone 3a, named the Nothing Phone 3a Lite. The device has also been spotted on benchmarking platforms like Geekbench, suggesting a MediaTek processor. Here’s a quick roundup of all details available about the upcoming Nothing Phone 3a Lite, along with a quick look at its expected specifications, release date, and price.
Nothing Phone 3a Lite: Launch Date and Price
Nothing has officially confirmed that the Phone 3a Lite will launch on 29 October, 2025. As per a report from a France-based media outlet, Dealabs, the device will be priced at EUR 249.99 (approx Rs 25,600) in Europe.
The phone is expected to be available in an 8GB+128GB storage configuration to strike a balance between usability and affordability. It is also said to follow the same black and white colour theme of Nothing’s portfolio of smartphones, as visible in the official teaser.
Nothing Phone 3a Lite: Leaked Specifications
Carl Pei is pulling a page from Apple’s playbook as Nothing has not revealed any specifications of its upcoming affordable smartphone. However, an unknown device with the model number A001T has been spotted on Geekbench, which is believed to be the Nothing Phone 3a Lite.
The listing reveals a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, paired with the Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. It also mentions the presence of 8GB RAM, and the device was running on Android 15. The benchmark scores are on par with other devices featuring the same chip, suggesting that the Phone 3a Lite will have a good thermal management system for better performance.
Based on Nothing’s portfolio of smartphones, the Phone 3a Lite is expected to be placed between the Nothing Phone 3a and the CMF Phone 2 Pro. If we consider the specifications of these phones, here’s what we can expect from the Nothing Phone 3a Lite:
- Display: 6.7-inch, AMOLED, Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300, Mali-G615 MC2 GPU
- RAM and storage: 8GB+128GB
- Software: Nothing OS 3.1 based on Android 15
- Rear cameras: 50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide lens
- Front camera: 16MP
- Battery and charging: 5000mAh, 33W fast charging
- Other features: In-display fingerprint scanner, 5G connectivity, NFC
Nothing Phone 3a Lite: Final Thoughts
The Nothing Phone 3a Lite looks like an attempt from the company to reach a wide set of users with its affordable price tag. Not long ago, the company launched its first-ever true flagship, the Nothing Phone 3, but it did not catch up with the market due to its steep price. Within a few months, the device was selling at a 50% discount compared to the launch price, possibly due to poor sales.
Carl Pei may have realized that Nothing’s strongest point is the affordable and mid-range segment, close to the $250 mark in international markets and around Rs 20,000 in India. Smartphone enthusiasts have received the CMF Phone 1, Phone 2, and Phone 2 Pro for their unique features at a reasonable price point.
If the reports are believed to be true, then the Nothing Phone 3a Lite at EUR 250 could be a huge hit in Europe, considering there is not much competition there. However, the device will have to be priced even more aggressively in India to capture a sizeable market, given the wide variety of phones available in the sub-Rs 25,000 segment.
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