The tech world is abuzz with hypothesis about Nothing’s subsequent technology of mid-range telephones.
With the corporate now having confirmed the date for its first occasion of the 12 months, loads of individuals are questioning simply what Nothing may need up its sleeve.
The Telephone (2a) launched again in March 2024, so a successor is due quickly. Will we see it on the upcoming occasion? Right here’s all the things it’s essential to know in regards to the Nothing Telephone (3a).
When will the Nothing Telephone (3a) be launched?
Nothing has confirmed that it is going to be holding an occasion on 4 March 2025 at 10am GMT (UK time).
The tagline ‘Energy in Perspective’ and teaser don’t give a lot away, however the Telephone (3a) is prone to be among the many bulletins.
Nonetheless, will we see a Telephone (3a) Plus or doubtlessly the extra premium Telephone (3) on the occasion? Time will inform.
For context, the Telephone (2a) made its debut in March, so a successor a 12 months later would make sense. However the Telephone (2) is even older, having launched in July 2023.
The Telephone 2a Plus didn’t arrive till August 2024, so it appears the least possible of the three.
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Beforehand, Android Authority noticed “asteroids,” and “asteroids_plus” codenames within the newest Nothing OS 3.0 builds based mostly on Android 15.
Based mostly on leaked Geekbench benchmarks (by way of SmartPrix), these are stated to be for the Nothing Telephone (3a) (asteroids) and the Nothing Telephone (3a) Plus (asteroids_plus.)
How a lot will the Nothing Telephone (3a) value?
Pricing for the Telephone (3a) hasn’t been formally revealed, however hypothesis suggests it is going to be positioned as a mid-range cellphone.
Its predecessor, the Telephone (2a), was priced competitively, and the Telephone (3a) may fall into the same bracket, with an anticipated beginning worth of round £319/€329 for the usual mannequin and round £399/399 for the Plus variant.
What specs and options will the Nothing Telephone (3a) have?
Design
Nothing is understood for its distinctive clear design language and Glyph Interface on the again of its telephones, so the Telephone (3a) and (3a) Plus are prone to retain this distinctive aesthetic.
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Whereas specifics aren’t obtainable but, it could be stunning if Nothing deviated removed from the glossy, minimalist look that has turn out to be its hallmark.
Show
The telephones may characteristic a 6.5-inch or 6.7-inch OLED show, being on par with the earlier fashions and delivering vibrant colors and deep blacks.
Whereas there’s no phrase but on refresh charges or decision, a 120Hz panel is a robust chance, given the market pattern and Nothing’s deal with delivering easy person experiences.
Efficiency
The Telephone (3a) and Telephone (3a) Plus are reportedly set to transition from MediaTek chipsets to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, in keeping with insights from the newest Nothing OS 3.0 builds on Android 15 (by way of Android Authority). This could mark a departure from the MediaTek processors used within the Telephone (2a) and its Plus variant.
This chipset is a strong mid-range performer, providing a first-rate core clocked at 2.5 GHz, three efficiency cores at 2.4 GHz, and 4 effectivity cores at 1.8 GHz.
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Benchmark scores for the A059 mannequin (believed by GSMArena to be the Telephone (3a)) recommend robust efficiency, with Geekbench outcomes of 1,149 (single-core) and a pair of,813 (multi-core).
Paired with 8GB of RAM, the system ought to deal with multitasking and gaming with ease.
Cameras
The identical report means that the Telephone (3a) might also debut with a telephoto digital camera, whereas the Telephone (3a) Plus may introduce a periscope zoom digital camera, marking a major improve as these can be the primary Nothing telephones to incorporate devoted zoom cameras.
Earlier Nothing handsets solely supplied twin digital camera setups with foremost and ultrawide lenses. The official teaser for the occasion reveals what may very well be the define of a rear digital camera module, nevertheless it’s unclear if this could home a triple-lens setup or twin with a separate flash.
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They may additionally characteristic upgraded foremost sensors and doubtlessly introduce software program enhancements for improved images in low gentle and dynamic situations.
Anticipate not less than the identical 50Mp foremost lens + 50Mp ultrawide lens + 32Mp selfie digital camera setup from the Telephone (2a), with an opportunity of getting a 50Mp entrance shooter from the Telephone (2a) Plus.
Battery & Charging
Battery capability hasn’t been disclosed, however quick charging is a protected guess, possible supported by way of USB-C.
Given Nothing’s deal with practicality, the Telephone (3a) and (3a) Plus may additionally embody wi-fi charging, although this hasn’t been confirmed.
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As a reminder, the Telephone (2a) presents 5000mAh battery and help for 45W wired charging, whereas the Plus variant raised the bar to 50W.
Software program
Out of the field, the Telephone (3a) and (3a) Plus are anticipated to run Android 15 with Nothing’s customized interface excessive.
Identified for its clear and bloatware-free expertise, the software program is a spotlight of the Nothing ecosystem. Future updates are additionally prone to maintain the system recent for a number of years.
Moreover, each fashions are prone to help eSIM performance (by way of Android Authority), a primary for the model, providing choices for both one bodily SIM and one eSIM or two bodily SIMs.
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That is all we presently know in regards to the Telephone (3a) and its Plus variant launch. Within the meantime, be sure you verify what precisely the flagship Telephone (3) may convey to the desk later this 12 months.