Second Chance Nothing Phone (3a) 256GB Black 5G

Product information

Condition of this Second Chance product

Used for up to 1 year
Returned product in opened original packaging
Complete with undamaged accessories/parts
The screen has multiple scratches on the front

Pros and cons

According to our mobile phone expert

The transparent back with lighting gives the Nothing Phone (3a) a unique look.
You can take razor-sharp photos with the various cameras on this device.
With the telephoto lens, you can zoom in up to 2 times without quality loss.
The large 6.77-inch screen is difficult to control with 1 hand.

Description

The Nothing Phone (3a) 256GB Black 5G is a mid-range smartphone with a unique look. Thanks to the transparent back of the Nothing Phone (3a), you can see LED strips of the so-called Glyph interface. The LED strips will flash when you receive a notification or show the charging status of the battery, for example. With the cameras on the back of the Phone (3a), you can take razor-sharp photos. You can even zoom in twice with the telephoto lens without your photos becoming less sharp. On the 6.77-inch Full HD screen of this Nothing smartphone, you can watch videos in high quality. The Phone (3a) is suitable for average use. You can send messages, watch YouTube videos, or play light games. On the 256GB storage, there's space for your apps and photos. Thanks to the large 5000mAh battery, you can easily reach the end of the day with average use. Charge the battery with a separately available 50W fast charger.

Tips for using this product

This is what you get

Manual(0.31 MB)
USB-C to USB-C cable
Plastic transport foil
SIM needle

Key specs

	Size mobile phone	Large
	Camera quality	Excellent
	Speed class	Good
	Screen quality	Very good
	Total storage capacity	256 GB
	Charging speed	Medium
	Year introduced	2025
	Screen size	6,77 inches

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Reviews

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Picture quality

Review is 10 out of 10.

Battery life

Review is 10 out of 10.

Speed

Review is 10 out of 10.

Screen quality

Review is 10 out of 10.

Price-quality ratio

Review is 10 out of 10.

Most helpful reviews

Review is 8,3 out of 10.

The coolest smartphone out there!

There are no nicer smartphones for me.
Great value for little money.
Very good sound.
A bit large in size.

I fell head over heels for this quirky device because of the cool back and the shell with the special functions. Where reviewers start with the camera, I start with the sound because a smartphone is first and foremost a phone. That sound is not shrill but deep and beautifully veiled. The monochrome shell is great, nicely minimalistic. This smartphone is still in development so that extra essential button at the bottom right will certainly get more functions. I already received a special Nothing update in a week. By the way, this is a stock Android with a Nothing shell around it, so you don't get any annoyware. On the home screen you have a do not disturb button and a button where you can read your daily screen time. The device may be a bit bulky but you get used to that. I don't see myself going back to old loves anytime soon. If you want better photos, take the Pro. I charge it once every two days, and that goes quickly, so that battery is really fat.

Alfred
30 April 2025
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,3 out of 10.

Great phone, screen is very scratch-sensitive

Speed
Ease of use (takes some getting used to Android Nothing OS)
quality screen

For years I have been using Nokia phones because they had a clean Android installation without applications. They no longer make them. Now I have switched to Nothing Phone. A UK based company, deliberately chosen for European production. Android with the Nothing OS skin over it takes some getting used to, but then: the design of the icons, the groupings: it is fantastic! I don't take many photos, but the quality is also very good. What I am disappointed with is the sensitivity to scratches of the screen. Despite hardly using it and carefully putting it down in the first few days, a new small scratch appeared on the screen every day. It took a while before I received the protective cover and screen. I have never experienced this sensitivity to scratches with phones before.

Anton
7 May 2025
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 6,7 out of 10.

Do not buy, known problem with camera

Photos are not good

I wouldn't recommend this one. I bought it for the good camera, but while using it, I noticed some issues. I looked it up, and it turns out it's a known issue. It's a real shame, and I already regret my purchase because I bought this phone for the camera. If you try to take multiple photos in a row, it suddenly stops taking them; it adjusts the photos afterward. You think, "Oh, nice photo," you look at it, and you see it being adjusted, often to a worse version. So, it's really bad for taking photos of people. Sometimes their eyes look really strange after the adjustment.

Nele
20 November 2025
Automatically translated from Dutch

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	960833
	Manufacturer code	A10400145
	Brand	Nothing Tech
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

General

General
	Mobile phone type	Smartphone
	Recommended for use	Internet, social media, and light games, Making photos and videos, Phone calls and WhatsApp, Photo editing, Watching movies and series
	SAR value and category	0.9W/kg (C)

Update policy

Update policy
	Year introduced	2025
	Introduction month	March
	Operating system	Android
	Android One
	Android version when introduced	Android 15
	Update to Android version possible	Update not possible yet
	Latest Android version
	Expected number of remaining Android updates	3
	Assessment remaining Android updates	Good
	Expected frequency security updates	Each quarter
	Expected date of last security update	March 2029
	Assessment remaining security updates	Very good
	Review update policy	Very good

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Size mobile phone	Large
	Height	16,35 cm
	Width	7,75 cm
	Depth	0,835 cm
	Weight	201 g
	Color	Black
	IP certification	IP64
	Shockproof
	Sound reproduction	Stereo
	MagSafe magnet

Processor and memory

Processor and memory
	Speed class	Good
	Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
	Total storage capacity	256 GB
	Internal RAM	12 GB
	Memory card reader

SIM card

SIM card
	SIM free
	Dual SIM
	Content SIM tray	2 SIM card slots

Rear cameras

Rear cameras
	Camera quality	Excellent
	Number of rear camera lenses	3
	Built-in camera
	Total number of megapixels	50 MP
	Autofocus
	Type of autofocus	Contrast detection, Phase detection autofocus
	Video function
	Video Recording quality	4K @ 30 FPS
	Rear flash
	Lens type	Wide-angle
	Image stabilization type	Optical Image Stabilization
	Aperture	1,88
	Flash type	Single LED
	HDR support camera
	Type of image sensor	1/1.57"
	Second rear camera
	Rear camera 2 lens type	Wide-angle
	Number of megapixels second rear camera	8 MP
	Fixed aperture second rear camera	2,2
	Type of image stabilization second rear camera	Electronic image stabilization
	Autofocus second rear camera
	Optical zoom function second rear camera
	Third rear camera
	Rear camera 3 lens type	Telephoto lens
	Number of megapixels third rear camera	50 MP
	Fixed aperture third rear camera	2
	Autofocus third rear camera
	Type of autofocus third rear camera	Contrast detection, Phase detection autofocus
	Type of image stabilization third rear camera	Electronic image stabilization
	Optical zoom function third rear camera
	Optical zoom third rear camera	2
	Fourth rear camera
	Fifth camera on the back

Front cameras

Front cameras
	Front Camera
	Front camera type	In screen
	Number of megapixels front camera	32 MP
	Fixed aperture front camera	2,2
	Type of image stabilization front camera	Electronic image stabilization
	Front flash
	Second front camera

Screen

Screen
	Screen size	6,77 inches
	Screen-to-body ratio	90,32 %
	Screen quality	Very good
	Foldable
	Refresh rate	120 Hz
	Pixel density	387 ppi
	Notification LED
	Touchscreen
	Sharpness	Full HD (1080p)
	Screen type	AMOLED
	Scratch resistant
	Gorilla Glass
	HDR support
	Type of HDR	HDR10+

Battery

Battery
	Battery/battery capacity	5 Ah
	Quick charge functionality
	Fast charge type	Power Delivery 3.0
	Battery charged after 30 minutes	Between 51 and 60%
	Charging speed	Medium
	Power wired fast charging	50 W
	Wireless charging
	Charge other devices wirelessly
	Replaceable battery

Connectivity

Connectivity
	Internet connection options	4G and 5G
	Built-in WiFi
	WiFi standards	Wireless A (WiFi 2), Wireless AC (WiFi 5), Wireless AX (WiFi 6), Wireless B (WiFi 1), Wireless G (WiFi 3), Wireless N (WiFi 4)
	Bluetooth
	Bluetooth version	5.4
	NFC
	Headphone jack
	USB port
	Type of USB port	USB-C
	Lightning connector
	Suitable for Samsung DeX

Sensors

Sensors
	Home button
	Fingerprint identity sensor
	Placement fingerprint sensor	Under the screen
	Facial recognition
	Accelerometer
	Light sensor
	Compass
	Pedometer
	GPS sensor

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Second Chance Nothing Phone (3a) 256GB Black 5G

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The coolest smartphone out there!

Great phone, screen is very scratch-sensitive

Do not buy, known problem with camera

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Product information

Condition of this Second Chance product

Pros and cons

Description

Tips for using this product

This is what you get

Key specs

Reviews

Rating

Rating per section

Most helpful reviews

The coolest smartphone out there!

Great phone, screen is very scratch-sensitive

Do not buy, known problem with camera

Specifications

Product

General

Update policy

Physical properties

Processor and memory

SIM card

Rear cameras

Front cameras

Screen

Battery

Connectivity

Sensors

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