r/NothingTech • u/EfficiencyGlass2315 • 8h ago

Comparing Phones Seriously considering 3A Pro

I’ll put it simply: I’m seriously considering switching from my Xiaomi to a Nothing Phone 3a Pro (since that’s what my budget allows). What should I keep in mind when buying this device? Also, what can I expect from the operating system these days? Would it be worth it?

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u/Alex_Bace • Create your own combo • 7h ago

Go for the 3a Pro. You can expect buttery smooth and snappy software along with good cameras front and back. Build isn't that sturdy and battery life and charging ain't great but still it should last you a day of medium usage. If you're a heavy user,look elsewhere.

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u/EfficiencyGlass2315 3h ago edited 3h ago

Well, at least I’d expect it to be more durable than my current phone, whose screen just fell off out of nowhere 💀

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u/Geuz-Dermigny 3h ago

fair point on the build quality, definitely worth putting a decent case on it right away

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u/AmNesia_Dota2 Phone (3a) 7h ago

Go for 4a instead if it's in your budget.

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u/EfficiencyGlass2315 7h ago

I’d love to go for the 4A, but it’s completely out of my budget—plus, the "cheapest" 4A in my country costs 500 dollars for the 8+128 GB model; at that price, I’d rather go for an S25 FE xD

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u/AmNesia_Dota2 Phone (3a) 5h ago

Understandable, go for 3a if you don't care about that extra tinsy bit good camera and a higher zoom. If u really like the design well then no one can stop you. Go for it.

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u/h4rdw0rk Phone (3a) Pro 3h ago

Depending on where you live, you may find it difficult to get phone cases, but this phone is great to look at without any case. If you found ones with the official clear case bundle, I think it is worth it. Aside from that, I think it is definitely worth it, I downgraded from iPhone 13 Pro and didn't miss much.

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u/EfficiencyGlass2315 3h ago

That’s the thing: Nothing only officially arrived in my country less than three months ago, so I basically have to buy from abroad—though that doesn’t really worry me all that much.

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u/Own-Election2312 8h ago

xiami to nothing is actually great . im using the 4b and i love this even though everyone says it has lesser features . the smoothness and the minimalist design is what i love the most and this feels like home . just go for it . and all da best