The 6.77-inch LTPO OLED display is stunning, boasting 3,000 nits peak brightness and 2160Hz PWM dimming for comfortable viewing. Running Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.1, the standout feature is the Essential Space button, offering quick notes, on-device AI transcription, and no-effort reminders.
While the cameras struggle in low light and with motion, the 5,000mAh battery is a total champ, lasting up to a day and a half even at the conference!
Offering style and substance on a budget, the Nothing Phone 3a is easily one of my favorite midrange smartphones right now.
Read my Nothing Phone 3a review on ZDNet as well: https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-replaced-my-pixel-9-pro-with-a-379-android-phone-while-traveling-and-didnt-mind-it/
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Nothing Phone (3a) travels the world
00:27 - Design
00:49 - Glyph LEDs
01:27 - Hardware buttons including Essential Space
01:42 - Display
01:56 - PWM (Pusle Width Modulation) Dimming
02:35 - Software (Android 15 running Nothing OS 3.1)
03:31 - Deep dive into Essential Space
03:55 - How to use Essential Space
04:42 - Reminders in Essential Space
06:09 - Cameras
06:35 - 8MP Ultrawide06:47 - 2x Optical Zoom
07:12 - Night shots
07:23 - Battery
07:54 - Verdict: Amazing… Except for the cameras
08:23 - Upgrade to the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
08:40 - Does this style satisfy in the midrange?