The Nothing brand is gearing up to shake up the smartphone market again with its upcoming Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Plus, both set to feature some intriguing hardware changes. Building on the momentum of the Nothing Phone (2a) and (2a) Plus, the latest models are poised to elevate the brand’s offerings with upgraded chipsets, advanced cameras, and new connectivity options.
Switching to Qualcomm Power
The Nothing Phone (3a) series marks a potential departure from MediaTek processors, with leaks suggesting a move to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. This rumor gained credibility from references found in the latest Nothing OS 3.0 build on Android 15. The Nothing Phone (3a) is internally codenamed “asteroids,” while the (3a) Plus is fittingly labeled “asteroids_plus.”
Camera Upgrades: Telephoto and Periscope Lenses
For the first time, Nothing is expected to introduce dedicated zoom cameras:
- The Nothing Phone (3a) may come equipped with a telephoto camera, offering better zoom capabilities than its predecessors.
- The (3a) Plus could take things further with a periscope zoom camera, marking a milestone as the brand’s first device to include this advanced camera technology.
These enhancements will distinguish the (3a) series from earlier models, which relied on a dual-camera system combining a main sensor and an ultrawide lens.
eSIM Support: A First for Nothing
Both the Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Plus will reportedly offer eSIM support, another first for the brand. Users are expected to have the flexibility to choose between a dual physical SIM setup or a combination of one physical SIM and one eSIM, enhancing connectivity options. However, this feature will not extend to the more affordable CMF Phone 2, which will stick to a traditional SIM configuration.
What’s Next for Nothing?
In addition to the Nothing Phone (3a) series, the CMF Phone 2, codenamed “galaga,” is expected to launch in 2025. Unlike the (3a) models, the CMF Phone 2 will retain a MediaTek processor, offering a budget-friendly alternative within the Nothing lineup.
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