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Nothing just dropped what might be the most exciting mid-range phones of 2025. The Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro aren't just incremental upgrades – they're packing some serious flagship-level features that could shake up the affordable phone game.
The Camera Game Gets Real
Let's talk about the elephant in the room: optical zoom on a mid-range phone. The regular Phone (3a) sports a 50MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and can push that to 4x lossless using its high-resolution sensor. Need more reach? AI algorithms boost it all the way to 30x ultra zoom.
But the Pro? That's where things get spicy. Nothing threw in a periscope zoom system with a massive 1/1.95-inch Sony LYTIA 600 sensor, 3x optical zoom, and get this – it can focus as close as 15cm for telemacro shots. That's something even flagship phones struggle with. Push the zoom further and you're looking at 6x lossless and 60x ultra zoom with AI enhancement.
Both phones pack upgraded 50MP main cameras co-engineered with Samsung, featuring on-sensor deep learning that's been trained on millions of photos. The Pro version kicks it up another notch with 43% faster autofocus and double the pixel capacity for those tricky lighting situations.
Performance That Actually Matters
Under the hood, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 delivers some impressive numbers. We're talking 33% faster CPU performance compared to the Phone (2a) and 11% better graphics. But here's the kicker – AI processing is 92% better, which means these phones are actually ready for whatever AI features come next.
Nothing also threw in RAM Booster technology that can virtually expand memory up to 20GB, plus a larger vapor chamber that keeps temperatures 23% cooler than the previous generation.
That Essential Space Though
The most intriguing addition might be Essential Space – Nothing's AI-powered hub for capturing and organizing your thoughts, ideas, and inspirations. There's even a dedicated "Essential Key" button on the side of the phone for quick access. Press it to capture content, long-press for voice notes, or double-tap to browse everything you've saved.
It's giving serious "second brain" vibes, and Nothing is offering early access to anyone who buys either phone. Upcoming features include Camera Capture, Smart Collections, and something called "Flip to Record."
Display and Design Upgrades
Both phones rock 6.77-inch displays with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and can hit 3000 nits peak brightness – that's 131% brighter than the Phone (2a). The design gets more sophisticated too, with upgraded glass backs, better symmetry, and an IP64 rating for durability.
Oh, and Nothing managed to achieve their lowest carbon footprint yet at 51.3kg of CO2e. Not bad for a phone that's seriously loaded with features.
Pricing That Makes Sense
Here's where Nothing really wins: the Phone (3a) starts at just RM1,699 for the 8+128GB model, while the Pro kicks off at RM1,949 for 12+256GB. In a world where flagship phones costs an arm and a foot these days, these prices are refreshingly reasonable for what you're getting. You may purchase them via the links or retail outlets below. For those who plan to get them from Telcos, good news! you may get them from both UMobile and Yes5G.
Online partners in Malaysia include:
- Direct D
- TMT
- Vivid Concepts
- SS Solution
- TAC Mobile
- Urban Republic
- Nothing Image Store - Plaza Low Yat
- U Mobile
- Yes5G
The regular Phone (3a) goes on sale March 11th, with the Pro following on March 25th. US folks will need to join Nothing's Beta Program for now, but global customers can pre-order through nothing.tech.
The Bottom Line
Nothing isn't just playing it safe with incremental upgrades here. Optical zoom, periscope cameras, AI-powered organization tools, and flagship-level performance at mid-range prices? This could be the phone that finally makes people think twice about spending flagship money.
The real test will be whether Essential Space lives up to its promise and if that camera system can deliver in real-world use. But on paper? Nothing just made the mid-range space a whole lot more interesting.
- PakChaq Riq
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