SIM Free Nothing Phone (3a) Lite 5G 128GB AI Phone - Black
802/8950£249.00
Colour: Black
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- White
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About this product
- This product is supplied without a charging adaptor.
- The required output of a suitable charging device is 5W minimum and 33W maximum.
- This product supports PD fast charging (harmonised fast charging).
Phone (3a) Lite is an entry to the Nothing brand, bringing the Nothing smartphone experience to more users than ever, delivering unmistakable style and heavy-hitting features that bring light to the everyday at an exceptional price. It's made for a generation that's had enough of the ordinary, who prefer personality and craft over predictable sameness. The result is a smartphone that's alive with the spirit of Nothing, with honest design, playful detail, and a seamless, smart software experience.
Design: Phone (3a) Lite is a fresh take on Nothing's signature design. It's instantly recognisable, but subtly different with understated, confident styling. Set into a glass casing, balancing our classic transparent playfulness with everyday practicality, it feels crafted, not manufactured, effortlessly standing out from its entry-level competition in all the right ways.
Display: Small price tag, big, bright, beautiful screen; Phone (3a) Lite is a joy to watch and game on with its 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED display. Combining clarity, colour, and comfort, it feels flagship.
Nothing OS: Phone (3a) Lite delivers the full Nothing experience. That means a clean, expressive, smart UI. Running Nothing OS 3.5 and powered by Android 15, use your favourite Nothing apps, widgets, intelligent features, AI tools, and class-leading future-proofing.
Glyph Light: Phone (3a) Lite's Glyph Light brings back Nothing favourites like Flip to Glyph for silent, light-only notifications. Essential Notifications keep a steady glow for key contact and app notifications, and Camera Countdown uses the Glyph Light as a visual timer for eyes-open group shots.
Please note: In order to reduce e-waste, the manufacturer has chosen not to include a USB plug in the box. You can use an existing USB plug with the included USB cable or purchase one from our site. Please see the 'Box Contents' section below for more details.
Model number: A001T.
Network:
- Network provider: Sim free.
- 5G network capability.
- Dual SIM phone: supports 2 SIM simultaneously.
- SIM card type: nano SIM and eSIM.
Display and Design:
- 6.77 inch flexible AMOLED display.
- Resolution 1084 x 2392 pixels.
- With a density of 387 pixels per inch.
- Touch screen.
- Toughened glass.
Dimensions:
- Size H164, W78, D8.3mm.
- Weight 199g.
Camera and Video:
- Dual camera.
- Front camera 16MP.
- Rear camera 50MP.
- Second rear camera 8MP.
- Third rear camera 2MP.
- Single LED flash.
- Camera features: Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Photo, Night Mode, Macro Mode, EIS image stabilisation, Time-lapse.
- Video capture in 4K quality.
Storage:
- Internal memory 128GB.
Technical specifications:
- 2.5GHz octa core MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G processor.
- 8GB RAM.
- Operating system: Nothing OS 3.5 Powered by Android 15.
- App store compatibility: Google play store.
Battery:
- Up to 360 minutes talk time.
- 5000mAh battery capacity.
Product features:
- AI built in.
- Contactless payment - Link up your card to your phone for easy buying.
- Fingerprint scanner - For simple, safe and speedy unlocking and better security.
Connectivity:
- Wi-Fi.
- Bluetooth.
- NFC.
- GPS.
Box Contents:
- Phone (3a) Lite, Nothing Cable (C to C, 100 cm), Pre-applied screen protector, SIM tray ejector, Safety information and warranty card.
- Only charging cable included - USB C to USB C cable required.
Energy efficiency information:
- Energy efficiency class: A.
- No. Of battery cycles: 1400.
- Water IP rating: 4.
- Dust IP rating: 5.
- Drop resistance rating: C.
- Repairability rating: C.
General information:
- Battery life on standby: 53 hours 56 minutes.
- EAN: 6974434227026.
- 2 year guarantee.
Energy efficiency information:
4.3
7 reviews
67%
Recommended this product
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First impression of the nothing 3a phone
I love the interface the camera and the battery life
Barty98, 65 or over
Good phone
Excellent phone with all android features, unfortunately the sound quality is very poor
Beaconron, 65 or over
Affordable step up from entry level smartphones
Bought this after using smart phones in the £90-150 range, the step up in responsiveness, for opening apps and the camera for quick snaps, is notable. And the camera generates beautiful pictures. It comes with a screen protector installed and a clear protective case. Plus all the features you'd expect from a current gen smartphone. It's not perfect, the 'glyph' and other marketing to make the device stand out is a bit gimmicky, other phones that had a light up LED on the side are more friendly for seeing new notifications, the vibration is a bit underpowered as well. The case it comes with has a solid part covering the power button which is also a fingerprint sensor...why not have a recession hole in the case, but again, comes for free. Fantastic device for the prices. 9/10
Lee, 25 - 34
Brilliant value for money phone
Decided to go for the new Nothing Phone partly due to price as I needed one for me and one for the wife, but also it is about as UK made as any tech these days can be so thought I would do my bit. Plus I love the design and it being 'not the same' as all the other phones out there. Since getting it we have both been blown away by the speed, battery life, camera and general use of the phone. Not the best camera but still very good, not the fastest chipset but still very good. Amoled screen is simply wonderful. Add into the mix the fantastic 30% offer from Argos and we got both phones for just over £300!! wow
Degsy, 55 - 64
Great phone
Great phone and easy to use
Mrs C
mis described
I bought this phone phone in the hop of a esim compatible device as described on Argos website unfortunately it did not support this function so I returned but it has amazing specs and in terms of usability nothing as a brand are unique in a saturated marketplace.
Andy benevolent, 45 - 54
nothing phone
Excellent phone. recommended.
ggeedd, 45 - 54
This needs updating to show it has SD card slot as its pj the nothing store specs clearly show it has a as card slot and hasnt been updated on Argos also knowing this as I have this device dorm Argos and clear has as card slot as I put on in the phone so yes this has a as card
This has as card slot saw on nothing page also own phone has as card slots
Hi Curious to know,
SIM Free Nothing Phone (3a) Lite 5G 128GB AI Phone - Black 802/8950
This does not have a SD card slot.
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Device doesnt hhave a e Sim its oonly japan has it I checked it myself and to me it shows it has no e Sim as it only for Japan region clearly states it in the nothing store
Nothing phone 3a lite - according to specifications on Nothings UK website, this phone is nanoSIM plus nanoSIM. Only the Japanese version has nanoSIM plus E-sim.
Hi Pauly,
SIM Free Nothing Phone (3a) Lite 5G 128GB AI Phone - White 821/2814
From the details we have in the item description this does have:
SIM card type: nano SIM and eSIM.
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