The Nothing Phone 3a’s intricate see-through back might be revealing more than intended

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Some Nothing Phone 3a buyers report dust and scratches inside the back glass. Complaints on Reddit suggest the issue is very minor but noticeable on close inspection, with most opting not to seek a replacement. It’s unclear how widespread the problem is, but a spokesperson for Nothing emphasized in a statement that the company uses “industry-leading quality controls” and that “defects are rare.” The recently launched Nothing Phone 3a is certainly a competitive addition to the Android phone market, but some early buyers are reporting minor cosmetic defects that could raise questions about its build quality. Several users on Reddit’s r/NothingTech subreddit have shared complaints about dust and scratches appearing inside the phone’s glass panel, suggesting possible assembly issues. One user, Old-Use9195, noted that they spotted a speck of dust trapped inside the back glass on the same day they purchased their Nothing Phone 3a. Another buyer, ... Read full article.