Got the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite a few days ago, and honestly, the “Lite” tag doesn’t reflect how it feels in the hand.
First impressions: familiar Nothing vibe, noticeably lighter, and really good for the price.
🧵 Let’s see:
In the box → the usual minimal setup:
📱 Phone (3a) Lite
🛡️ Transparent soft case + pre-applied screen protector
🔌 Type-C to C cable
đź“„ Papers + the signature transparent SIM tool
No charger included.
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The first thing you notice is the weight, or actually, the lack of it.
The glass back gives it a more premium feel right away, and the overall finish doesn’t really scream budget at all.
It’s clean, minimal, and very… Nothing.
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Design-wise, it sticks to that unmistakable Nothing identity.
The simplified, single LED Glyph Interface still gives it that character, and the phone feels extremely comfortable for one-handed use thanks to the balanced weight.
The quirkiest part is the dummy battery trapdoor behind the back glass which really sparks curiosity. Very nostalgic.
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Early performance feels solid.
The 120Hz display is smooth, Nothing OS 3.5 is clean & always refined, and the Dimensity 7300 Pro chip keeps things moving without hiccups.
Haven’t pushed it too hard yet, but first impressions are positive. (as good as the CMF Phone 2 Pro)
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đź‘“ More specs:**
Camera System = Main / UW / Macro = 50 / 8 / 2 MP
Display = 6.77″ AMOLED / 120Hz / 3000 nits peak
Battery = 5000 mAh / 33W Charging
Water Resistance = IP54 Rating
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Indian Pricing & Availability 🇮🇳
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite lands at:
• ₹19,999* for 8GB / 128GB
• ₹21,999* for 8GB / 256GB
*Includes flat â‚ą1,000 bank discount.
Sales begin 5th December on Flipkart and select offline stores.
Comes in ⚫ Black, ⚪White, and the new 🔵 Blue.
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Overall early take:
For Nothing’s first budget phone, they sure did keep the vibe intact. It’s light, clean, surprisingly polished, and feels like an everyday phone for light users.
Full review with some camera samples soon after some proper testing.
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Huge thanks again to @Deepanshu_Saini_ for the opportunity to review this lovely device under the Nothing India Community Review Program. ❤️
