Nothing Phone 3a review: A mid-ranger with something in store for everyone

Nothing debuted the A-series in 2024 with focus on the essentials, but most importantly to deliver a strong value-for-money proposition in the midrange segment. The philosophy stands true for the recently launched Phone 3a Pro, which I recently reviewed and you can read it here. But what about the standard Phone 3a? It shares key specifications with the Pro model, including the processor, display, and battery, but comes at a lower price. While the base model has the potential to outperform its Pro counterpart in value, does it have missing features that may impact everyday performance? Let us find out: