Tom's Guide90
An exceptional-value budget phone with a triple camera, vibrant display and standout battery, setting the benchmark for its price.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
6 expert reviews#38 of 80 smartphones
Image: Nothing4/6critics
recommend
recommend
Best budget triple camera
Critics’ consensus
6 professional reviewers tested the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and design.
Reviewed by Tom's Guide, Android Central, WIRED and 3 more
The catch: There is no wireless charging, and US availability is limited.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 70 to 90All 6 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
Android Central85
A pair of stylish, affordable phones with excellent cameras, clean software and long support.
WIRED80
Excellent value budget phones with solid performance, battery and a three-camera system plus a distinctive interface.
Tech Advisor80
A great phone on its own, with strong performance, battery and display, but the cheaper Phone (3a) is much better value for the small camera gain.
Trusted Reviews80
A tempting bargain with a rare periscope zoom, sharp software and bold hardware.
TechRadar70
A distinctive, great-value phone with versatile cameras, strong battery and charging.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Battery life5 of 6
Design3 of 6
Picture quality2 of 6
What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
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Common questions
Is the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro worth it?
Critics are divided: 4 of 6 recommend it. There is no wireless charging, and US availability is limited.
Do critics agree about the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (TechRadar) to 90 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 20 points across 6 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What is the best alternative to the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.