Nothing Phone 3a Series to Feature iPhone-Style Camera Button & Enhanced Photography

Nothing is gearing up to launch its Phone 3a series, which may introduce a dedicated camera button similar to the one rumored for the Apple iPhone 16 series. A teaser posted by the company on X (formerly Twitter) showcases the side profile of an upcoming Phone 3a device, featuring an extra button. The caption, “Your second memory, one click away,” hints at its use for quick camera access and controls.
A recent YouTube video from Nothing, titled “What’s Next for Nothing,” further suggests this addition, displaying an outline of a smartphone with four buttons—two on each side. This strengthens speculation that at least one model in the Phone 3a lineup will include this new feature.
Nothing Phone 3a Series: What to Expect
Camera Innovations: The Phone 3a series is rumored to feature a 50MP telephoto lens, a 50MP primary sensor, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera, offering advanced photography capabilities. The front camera may be 32MP.
Design & Performance: Expect Nothing’s signature transparent back panel with Glyph lighting and a horizontally stacked camera module. The series is likely to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, coupled with fast storage.
Certifications & Variants: Two Nothing smartphones, A059 and A059P, have appeared on the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification platform, hinting at two possible models.
Nothing Phone 3a: Expected Specifications
- Display: 6.8-inch AMOLED
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
- Rear Camera: 50MP + 50MP + 8MP
- Front Camera: 32MP
- Battery: 5000mAh
- OS: Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.1
Source: Business Standard