The model number A059P belongs to the Nothing Phone 3a Pro, launched in March 2025. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC and stands out with two key features: an upgraded Glyph Interface with enhanced customization and a 120Hz AMOLED display for smoother performance.
Pros
- Unique transparent design with the iconic Glyph Interface
- Bright 3000-nit display with 10-bit HDR10+ support
- Clean Android experience with minimal bloatware
- Essential Key for quick screenshots and voice memos
- Solid 3x optical zoom with decent 6x lossless zoom
Cons
- Slower UFS 2.2 storage vs. competitors with UFS 3.1/4.0
- Bulky camera bump makes phone top-heavy.
- Weak ultra-wide camera with overbrightening and inconsistent colors
- No wireless charging despite premium price and glass back
- Limited US carrier support with incomplete 5G bands
Benchmarks
Component Scores
| Component |
Score |
| CPU |
263,067 |
| GPU |
199,134 |
| Memory |
165,786 |
| UX |
162,335 |
Specification
Basic Info
| Official Name |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
| Brand |
Nothing |
| Model No |
A059P |
| Launch Date |
March 4, 2025 |
| Price |
India: ₹29,999 (8GB+128GB), International: $459 |
| Availability |
Available in India, UK, Europe, US |
| Colors |
Black, Grey |
Design & Build
| Build Material |
Front (Panda Glass), back (glass) |
| Frame Material |
1plastic frame construction |
| Design |
Transparent back panel with iconic Nothing Glyph Interface (26 LED zones) |
| Dimensions |
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight |
211 g |
| Water Resistance |
IP64 (dust tight and water splash resistant) |
| Durability Certifications |
IP64 dust and water resistance, Panda Glass protection |
Display
| Size |
6.77 inches |
| Display Type |
AMOLED, 1B colors, LTPO technology |
| Refresh Rate |
120Hz adaptive |
| Touch Sampling Rate |
1000Hz |
| Display Resolution |
1080 x 2392 pixels (FHD+) |
| PPI |
387 ppi |
| Aspect Ratio |
20:9 |
| Brightness |
3000 nits peak, 1300 nits HBM, 800 nits typical |
| HDR Support |
HDR10+, Ultra HDR image support |
| Glass Protection |
Panda Glass |
Cameras
| Rear Camera Setup |
Triple camera system |
| Rear Camera Main |
50MP Samsung ISOCELL GNJ, f/1.88, 24mm wide, 1/1.56", 1.0μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Rear Camera Ultrawide |
8MP Sony IMX355, f/2.2, 15mm, 120° FOV, 1/4.0", 1.12μm |
| Rear Camera Telephoto |
50MP Sony LYT-600, f/2.55, 70mm periscope telephoto, 1/1.95", 0.8μm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| Front Camera |
50MP Samsung, f/2.2, 24mm wide, 1/2.76" |
| Video Recording |
4K@30fps (main and front), 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Slow Motion |
1080p@120fps |
| Camera Features |
TrueLens Engine 3.0, panorama, HDR, 3x optical zoom, 6x in-sensor zoom, 60x ultra zoom |
| Stabilization |
OIS (main and telephoto), gyro-EIS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity |
5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed |
50W wired fast charging (50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min) |
| Charging Type |
USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Reverse Charging |
7.5W reverse wired charging |
| Wireless Charging |
No |
| Charger Included |
Yes, Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C) 100cm |
| Battery Life Estimate |
43:17h endurance rating, 1400+ charge cycles |
Software
| OS Version |
Android 15 |
| Custom UI |
Nothing OS 3.1 |
| Update Policy |
3 years of Android updates, 4 years of security patches |
| Bloatware |
Minimal, clean Android experience |
| Security Updates |
4 years of extended security support |
Connectivity
| SIM |
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time), India: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM only |
| 5G Bands |
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78 SA/NSA |
| 4G Bands |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 3G Bands |
HSDPA 800/850/900/1700(AWS)/1900/2100 |
| 2G Bands |
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| USB Port |
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support |
| NFC |
Yes |
| IR |
No |
| OTG |
Yes |
| GPS System |
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Bluetooth |
5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi Direct |
| 3.5mm Jack |
No |
| Fm Radio |
No |
