Nothing is strategically targeting the burgeoning mid-range market in India with its newly launched Phone 3a Lite, aiming to capture the attention of budget-conscious consumers. The phone officially debuted in India on November 27, 2025, and will be available for purchase starting December 5, 2025. This positions the Phone 3a Lite as a more accessible option within the Nothing ecosystem, offering a blend of essential features and the brand's signature design elements at a competitive price point.
Pricing and Availability
The Nothing Phone 3a Lite is priced at Rs. 20,999 for the base variant, which includes 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. A higher-tier model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is available for Rs. 22,999. As part of the launch offers, customers using ICICI and OneCard banking services can avail of early bird discounts, bringing the effective prices down to Rs. 19,999 and Rs. 21,999, respectively. The smartphone will be available in three color options: Black, Blue, and White. Consumers can purchase the Phone 3a Lite through Flipkart, Vijay Sales, Croma, and other major retail outlets across India.
Key Features and Specifications
The Nothing Phone 3a Lite boasts a 6.77-inch Full HD+ Flexible AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The display also features 2,160Hz PWM dimming for smoother visuals and Panda Glass protection. Under the hood, it is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro processor, coupled with 8GB of RAM. The device offers up to 256GB of internal storage, with the option to expand it up to 2TB via a microSD card. It also supports up to 8GB of virtual RAM for enhanced multitasking.
In terms of camera capabilities, the Phone 3a Lite sports a triple-camera setup on the rear, featuring a 50-megapixel primary sensor with both optical and electronic image stabilization, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens with a 119.5-degree field of view, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The front-facing camera is a 16-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls. The rear camera can record video at up to 4K 30fps, while the front camera supports 1080p recording.
The device is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and supports 33W wired fast charging, which can charge the phone up to 50% in around 20 minutes. It also supports 5W reverse wired charging. The Phone 3a Lite runs on Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.5. Nothing has promised three major Android OS generation updates and six years of security patches.
Design and Other Features
The Nothing Phone 3a Lite features a refreshed Glphy Light alert system, replacing the more complex Glyph Interface seen on other Nothing phones. This simplified design retains the Flip to Glyph alerts and personalized light sequences. The phone has an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance and includes an in-display fingerprint sensor for security. It measures 164×78×8.3mm and weighs 199g.
Market Positioning
With the Phone 3a Lite, Nothing aims to provide a unique design, clean software, and consistent performance at a more competitive price. The phone will compete against models from brands like Vivo, Realme, Poco, and Samsung in the mid-range 5G category. By offering a more accessible entry point to the Nothing ecosystem, the brand seeks to expand its reach and appeal to a broader audience in the Indian market.
