Nothing Phone (3a) Features and Price in Kenya
The Nothing Phone (3a) price in Kenya is KES 35,000. The device comes with a 2 year warranty . It’s a popular mid-range 5G smartphone that aims to bring a unique design to a bright AMOLED display, powerful Snapdragon performance, adaptable triple cameras and a big 5,000mAh battery. The phone was released in March 2025 and boasts Nothing’s signature rear LED light strips, a 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
Highlights:
- Display: 6.77-inch AMOLED display.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)
- Battery: 5000mAh
Nothing Phone (3a) Full Specifications
| Model Name | Nothing Phone (3a) |
| Network Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Announced | March 4, 2025 |
| Released | March 11, 2025 |
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 201 g |
| Build | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Water/Dust Resistance | IP64, dust tight and water resistant to splashes |
| Rear Lighting | 3 LED light strips, 26 addressable zones |
| Display Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+ |
| Display Size | 6.77 inches |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~88% |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels |
| Pixel Density | ~387 ppi |
| Display Protection | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 |
| HDR | HDR10+, Ultra HDR image support |
| Brightness | 800 nits typical, 1300 nits HBM, 3000 nits peak |
| Operating System | Android 15, upgradeable to Android 16 |
| User Interface | Nothing OS 4.0 |
| OS Updates | Up to 3 major OS updates |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Chipset Process | 4nm |
| CPU | Octa-core: 1x 2.5GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x 2.4GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.8GHz Cortex-A520 |
| GPU | Adreno 810 |
| Card Slot | No |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 2.2 |
| Main Camera | 50MP, f/1.9, 24mm wide, 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual-pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Telephoto Camera | 50MP, f/2.0, 50mm, 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF |
| Optical Zoom | 2x |
| Ultrawide Camera | 8MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120° |
| Rear Camera Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Rear Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps |
| Video Stabilization | Gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Selfie Camera | 32MP, f/2.2, 22mm wide, 1/3.44" |
| Selfie Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| FM Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Under-display optical |
| Other Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh |
| Charging | 50W wired |
| Charging Time | 50% in 19 minutes, 100% in 56 minutes |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green |
| Model | A059 |
| Price | 35,000 |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
Distinctive Nothing Phone (3a) Design:
The Nothing Phone (3a) measures 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm and weighs 201g. It has a slim profile of 8.4mm and is a combination of a Panda Glass front, plastic frame & glass back. In the rear, there are three LED strips with 26 addressable zones. The phone is also IP64 rated which means it is protected against dust and splashes of water. It supports dual Nano-SIM cards.
6.77-Inch 120Hz AMOLED Display:
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a massive 6.77-inch AMOLED display with an 88% screen-to-body ratio. It has a resolution of 1080 x 2392 pixels which translates to roughly 387 pixels per inch for sharp photos, text, movies and apps. The display offers 1 billion colors, 120Hz frame rate, HDR10+, Ultra HDR pictures, 2160Hz PWM and up to 3000 nits peak. Panda Glass has a screen protection with a Mohs level 5 grade. The 120Hz refresh rate helps to make the scrolling, animations and supporting games look a lot smoother than traditional 60Hz panels.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Performance:
The Nothing Phone (3a) is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC based on 4nm technology. The octa-core CPU comprises one Cortex-A720 core at 2.5GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 2.4GHz and four Cortex-A520 cores at 1.8GHz. The Adreno 810 GPU is responsible for graphics. The combination is ideal for everyday uses multitasking streaming social networking photography and gaming. The options are 8GB RAM + 128GB or 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. There is no memory card slot, and storage uses UFS 2.2 technology.
Nothing OS and Android 15:
The Nothing Phone (3a) is powered on Android 15 with Nothing OS 4.0. The phone is upgradable to Android 16 and supports up to three major OS updates. Nothing OS is the software environment for the phone, but retains the brand’s unique interface and design approach.
Versatile Triple Rear Camera System:
The triple camera arrangement includes a 50MP main camera, 50MP telephoto camera and 8MP ultrawide camera. The main 50MP camera has an aperture of f/1.9, a focal length of 24mm equivalent, a sensor size of 1/1.57-inch, 1.0µm pixels, dual-pixel PDAF, and optical image stabilization (OIS). The combination is designed to give detailed photos, while helping to eliminate blur from camera movement. The dedicated 50MP telephoto camera features an f/2.0 aperture and a 50mm equivalent focal length. It features PDAF and gives you 2x optical zoom, thus good for closeup subjects and portraiture without just digitally cropping in. The 8MP ultrawide camera has a 120-degree field of view, so you see more of the countryside, buildings, groups of people and other things you want to fit more of in the frame. The rear cameras get LED flash, panoramic and HDR. Video recording is up to 4K at 30fps and 1080p at 30, 60 and 120fps. Video stabilization also supports Gyro-EIS and OIS.
32MP Selfie Camera:
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calling. The front camera has an f/2.2 aperture and a 22mm equivalent wide lens length. The front camera can record videos in 1080p at 30fps.
5000mAh Battery with 50W Fast Charging:
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a 5000mAh battery and supports 50W wired charging. The phone takes about 19 minutes to get from 0 to 50%, and about 56 minutes to go from 0 to 100%. It has a high-capacity battery and is perfect for those who spend a lot of time reading, watching videos, talking, taking images and using mobile applications during the day.
Connectivity and Audio:
The Nothing Phone (3a) comes with the latest wireless connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 6, dual-band Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth 5.4 (A2DP and LE compatibility). Positioning systems such as GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BDS and QZSS. It also has NFC along with a USB Type-C 2.0 port with OTG capability. It includes stereo speakers for music output, however there is no 3.5mm headphone jack.
Security and Sensors:
For biometric security, the Nothing Phone (3a) features an optical fingerprint sensor positioned under the display. Other sensors include an accelerometer, gyro, proximity and compass.

