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Nothing Launches Phone 3a Lite, Its First Budget Model, From €249 in Europe

Nothing pairs a pared‑back Glyph with long‑term support to court entry‑level buyers.

Nothing launches a new entry level smartphone retaining its signature glyph lights
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Nothing Phone 3a Lite debuts with sleek transparency and smart budget specs.
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Overview

  • The handset goes on sale today in the UK and Europe at €249/£249 for 8GB/128GB and €279/£279 for 8GB/256GB, with no US release and India pricing unconfirmed.
  • It features a 6.77-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, 8GB RAM, microSD expansion up to 2TB, and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging.
  • The transparent design uses Panda Glass and IP54 protection, and the signature Glyph is simplified to a single notification LED with Flip to Glyph and customizable alerts.
  • The camera system includes a 50MP main sensor (1/1.57-inch, OIS) plus 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro lenses, with a 16MP selfie camera and 4K30 video on the rear.
  • Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15 ships at launch with a promise of three major Android updates and six years of security, as the company outlines user control over upcoming Lock Glimpse and removable preinstalled apps.