After consolidating its presence in the premium segment and launching affordable devices under the CMF brand, Nothing takes an important strategic step: the debut of its first directly branded entry-level smartphone. It's called Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and is already available for purchase, with a starting price of €249 for the 8GB + 128GB version and €279 for the 8GB + 256GB version.
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Official: Transparent Design and Entry-Level Price
The Phone (3a) Lite maintains the brand's iconic visual identity, with a transparent glass back and a single Glyph light that signals notifications and interactions. Despite being an affordable model, the design does not sacrifice the distinctive aesthetic that has made Nothing globally recognizable.
The device features a 6,77-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a typical brightness of 800 nits and a peak brightness of up to 3.000 nits. The panel is protected by Panda Glass, integrates an optical fingerprint sensor, and a 16MP front-facing camera.
On the hardware front, we find the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, flanked by 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD. The operating system is Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15, with 3 Android updates guaranteed and 6 years of security patches.
On the back, the Phone (3a) Lite features a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. The 5.000mAh battery supports 33W fast charging, offering reliable all-day battery life.
The device is available in Black and White, and goes on sale today. With this launch, Nothing aims to expand its user base by offering a distinctive experience even in the budget segment, without sacrificing style, smoothness, and long-term software updates.
