Nothing Phone (3a) Review: a Cool Phone for People Who Want to Save Money

Want to try something new? How about the Nothing Phone (3a) or Phone (3a) Pro? They are two affordable Android devices, with light-up LEDs on the back and a see-through chassis. They make chirping noises that sound like Tamagotchi, and the software they ship with has a bit of flair. All this at under a $500 starting point. But is it a deal when the Google Pixel 9a is about to launch with slightly better specifications for only a bit more cash? It depends on what you’re looking for. If you’re trying to be cool, and miss when having an Android phone meant you were an outlier, the Nothing Phone (3a)/(3a) Pro might be up your alley. The trade-off for such a seemingly bespoke smartphone experience, and saving money on it, is that you must join a “beta program” to buy it if you’re in the United States. Nothing Phone (3a)/Phone (3a) Pro Nothing's latest smartphones are still the coolest and this time you don't have to make any major compromises. The camera system and battery life are solid ... Read full article.