Nothing Phone 3a Leak Reveals Snapdragon Chip, Telephoto Camera and eSIM Support

Highlights

• Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Plus are expected to feature the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC.
• The series is also expected to feature a telephoto camera with eSIM support introduced for the first time.
• The Nothing OS 3.0 code reveals three upcoming models – Phone 3a, Phone 3a Plus and CMF Phone 2.

Design Continuity: The new models are likely to continue Nothing’s sleek, transparent design with LED strips, making the lineup more versatile for photography enthusiasts.

Nothing is gearing up to expand its lineup with a new budget-friendly smartphone. According to reports, this phone will potentially be called the Phone 3a. Now recent leaks reveal exciting upgrades in both the chipset and camera department. Here’s what we know so far.

Nothing Phone 3a – Key Features (Rumoured)

Nothing has built a reputation for its sleek, transparent designs featuring LED strips and this design philosophy will most likely continue with the Phone 3a.

According to a leak reported by AndroidAuthority, the Nothing OS 3.0 code reveals three upcoming models –

• Phone (3a)
• Phone (3a) Plus
• CMF Phone (2)

These devices are codenamed “asteroids,” “asteroids_plus,” and “galaga,” respectively within the Android 15 OS update.

The Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Plus are expected to feature the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC offering a significant boost in performance. Meanwhile, the CMF Phone 2 might opt for a MediaTek Dimensity chip keeping its focus on affordability.

So far, Nothing phones have typically included a dual-camera system with a primary lens and an ultra-wide camera. However, the Phone 3a is rumoured to introduce a telephoto camera, while the Phone 3a Plus could take it further with a periscope telephoto shooter. This upgrade would make Nothing’s budget lineup more versatile for photography enthusiasts.

For the first time, Nothing is reportedly adding eSIM support to its smartphones, starting with the Phone 3a and 3a Plus. As for the CMF Phone 2, it is expected to build on its predecessor with modest improvements while maintaining its affordable price point.

FAQs

Q1. What processor is the Nothing Phone 3a expected to feature?

Answer. The Nothing Phone 3a is expected to feature the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC offering a significant boost in performance.

Q2. What new camera feature is rumoured for the Nothing Phone 3a?

Answer. The Nothing Phone 3a is rumoured to introduce a telephoto camera, while the Phone 3a Plus could feature a periscope telephoto shooter.

Q3. What new connectivity feature will the Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Plus reportedly support?

Answer. The Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Plus will reportedly add eSIM support for the first time.

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