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Nothing Phone 3a Lite was introduced in India on Thursday. This is a mid-range smartphone from the company led by Carl Pei and it is the newest model in the Nothing Phone 3a range. The device is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro processor, along with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The Nothing Phone 3a Lite features a new Glphy Light for notifications, which takes the place of the traditional Glyph Interface. The starting price of the Nothing Phone 3a Lite in India is Rs. 20,999 for the entry-level version with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It is also offered with 256GB of storage at a cost of Rs. 22,999. As part of the launch discounts, buyers can get the 128GB and 256GB versions for Rs. 19,999 and Rs. 21,999, respectively, by utilizing offers from ICICI and OneCard banks.
The Nothing Phone 3a Lite comes in three colors: Black, Blue, and White. It will be available for purchase starting December 5, on platforms like Flipkart, Vijay Sales, Croma, and various top retail outlets across India. This dual-SIM (nano + nano) smartphone runs on Nothing OS 3.5, based on Android 15. It is guaranteed to receive three major Android updates and six years of security maintenance updates. The device features a 6.77-inch full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,392 pixels) Flexible AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, a peak brightness of 3,000 nits (HDR), a pixel density of 387 PPI, and 2,160Hz PWM dimming. The Nothing Phone 3a Lite is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro processor, combined with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It allows expansion of up to 8GB of virtual RAM and up to 2TB of additional storage using a microSD card.
In terms of cameras, the Nothing Phone features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50-megapixel main camera with Optical Image Stabilization and Electronic Image Stabilization, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera with a 119.5-degree field of view, and a third sensor that is not specified. Additionally, it has a 16-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls.
Some of the highlights include Ultra XDR photography, Portrait Mode, Auto Tone adjustment, Night Mode, Macro Mode, and Motion Capture. The back camera can record 4K videos at 30fps and 1080p videos at 120fps for slow motion. Connectivity features on the Nothing Phone 3a Lite encompass Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, and QZSS. It also includes an in-display fingerprint scanner for security purposes. The Phone 3a Lite has an IP54 rating for protection against dust and water splashes, and both its front and back panels are safeguarded by Panda Glass. The device is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W wired fast charging and also enables 5W wired reverse charging. The phone has dimensions of 164×78×8.3mm and weighs 199g.
