Nothing is gearing up to release its
next smartphone, the
Phone (3a) Lite.
As the name suggests, this model will be a more affordable version of the Nothing Phone (3a). The
company has
confirmed that the phone will make its official debut this Wednesday, October 29, at 1 PM GMT.
Nothing’s First Budget Phone
This launch marks a new direction
for the brand. The
Phone (3a) Lite
will be Nothing’s first entry-level
smartphone, giving the company a chance to reach people who want the
brand’s unique style without spending too much.
It’s a clear step toward making
the Nothing lineup more accessible while still keeping that same design flair
fans have come to expect.
The Signature Look
Even though it’s the cheaper model,
the Phone (3a) Lite will keep the transparent
back design that has become Nothing’s trademark. In a short teaser
video, the company showed a glimpse of the phone with a single LED light on the back.
It flashes in rhythm and is likely
part of the familiar Glyph interface,
which uses light patterns for notifications and alerts.
Leaks have already given us a few
hints about what’s powering the phone. According to a Geekbench listing, the Phone (3a) Lite runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip and comes
with 8GB of RAM.
That should be
enough for smooth everyday use from browsing and chatting to streaming and
gaming, without pushing the price too high.
The phone is expected to launch globally, including in India, one of Nothing’s key markets.
It’ll reportedly come in black and
white, sticking to the company’s clean and minimal style.
Price and Availability
If the early reports are right, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite will start
between €230 and €250 for the 8GB/128GB model. That would make it
the most affordable Nothing phone yet and possibly one of the best-value
options in its price range.
With its striking design, decent
performance, and wallet-friendly price, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite could be the brand’s most approachable
phone so far. We’ll find out for sure when it officially launches on October 29.
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (rumoured specs)
- Display: Not specified
Processor
- CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 7300
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 128GB (base variant)
- Rear design: Transparent back with single LED light (Glyph interface)
- Colours: Black, White
- Price: €230–€250 (8GB/128GB model)
- Launch date: October 29, 2025, at 1 PM GMT
- Markets: Global, including India