Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — design and choosing accessories

The Phone (3a) Pro measures 163.52 × 77.5 × 8.39 mm and weighs 211 g — it is heavier than the regular (3a). What sets it apart most is the large island on the back, which houses a 50 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide and a 50 MP periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom. The island protrudes clearly above the transparent back glass, so it is what most often takes the impact when the phone falls on its back or is slid across a table.

The 6.77-inch AMOLED screen is flat, and the body has an IP64 rating. The phone charges by cable at 50 W and does not support wireless charging.

Cases for the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

With this model, the most important thing is the lip around the camera island — it should be higher than the lenses, so that a phone lying on its back does not rest on the periscope glass. Cases for the Nothing Phone (3a) do not fit, because the standard model has a smaller camera module.

• cases with a magnetic ring — matte, smoked or clear, with magnets embedded in the back,
• rugged cases — with reinforced corners, they cushion the heavier phone well,
• semi-transparent and hybrid cases — show off the Glyph lights and the back's pattern,
• flip cases — cover the screen and hold cards,
• case and glass sets — complete protection in a single package.

A heavier phone with a large camera island easily tips onto its back when lying on a table. A case with a flat back and a high lip around the module improves stability and reduces pressure on the lenses.

Magnets without wireless charging

The magnetic ring in the case is used to attach accessories from the MagSafe accessories category — holders, stands and wallets. Magnetic chargers and power banks will hold the phone, but will not charge it, because the (3a) Pro has no coil for wireless charging. In the car, a magnetic car holder works well — with a weight of 211 g, choose a model with a strong magnet.

Tempered glass and screen film for the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

The screen is the same size as on the (3a), which is why manufacturers describe most glass and films as shared by both models. You can choose from tempered glass with or without a frame, flexible hybrid glass, privacy glass, as well as matte, hydrogel and ceramic films. A separate group consists of lens protectors matched to the large camera island, as well as back films.

Brands in this category

Accessories for the Phone (3a) Pro are supplied by Bizon, GrizzGlass, 3MK, Tech-Protect, Ringke, Spigen and MyScreen, among others.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro have wireless charging?

No. The phone charges via USB-C at up to 50 W. A magnetic case is for holders and accessories, not for charging.

Does a Phone (3a) case fit the Pro version?

No. The Pro version has a larger camera island with a periscope, so it needs a case with a different cut-out.