This unique Android phone is a solid alternative to the flagships - especially at this price

ZDNET's key takeaways The Nothing Phone 3a Pro offers exceptional value at its $459 sale price. An improved design, camera stack, and charging speed round out this year's upgrades. The lack of wireless charging and IP rating is easy to shoulder, but not the lack of retail presence. View now at Nothing There's no greater reality check for a tech journalist than when you're at a family gathering, set your phone on the dining table, and the gravitational pull of innovation does its thing. The curious eyes, familiar questions, and impatient hands of younger cousins are almost always guaranteed when I'm testing the latest iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, etc. But lately, this phenomenon has been happening less and less. Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025 Even foldable phones have lost some of their appeal to mainstream eyes, which I blame on stagnant, never-decreasing prices. But the latest device I've been testing, the Nothing Phone 3a Pro, seems to have reinvigorated things. Perhaps ... Read full article.