Nothing Phone (3a) series

[8-lane]

I actually thought the S25U was just ok but after I used the 3A, I use back my S25U, I love it lol.

What initially put u off abt S25U?

 

[kashix]

What initially put u off abt S25U?

I feel it’s very normal as I’m very used to speedy phones, and I’m using both S25U and iPhone 16 Pro Max side by side, together. The difference is very minor and it’s so fast from both camps. After using 3A, you really appreciate the speed from the 8 Elite and S25U.

 

[kashix]

I found it smooth enough for me but the cameras......and the plasticky feel coupled with the lack of good quality and nice cases for the phone killed it for me.

To be fair, the phones are considered in my opinion good for the price. Can't expect too much from the price but when you use it together with other flagship phones, wow the difference in just the feel alone is worlds apart.....

The camera when it zoom, no OIS, wah shaky AF LOL. If I can stabilise that camera and get a decent shot without blurring. I think I go be surgeon liao. LOL. End of the day, it’s a $5xx phone, experienced before enough le.

 

[dappercivility]

I actually thought the S25U was just ok but after I used the 3A, I use back my S25U, I love it lol.

Same here the S25U felt boring but comparing to both the Nothing, felt the S25U is so much more refined and solid in the hand.

 

[kashix]

Same here the S25U felt boring but comparing to both the Nothing, felt the S25U is so much more refined and solid in the hand.

LOL Yes, you understand the feeling !!!! #firstworldproblem

 

[dappercivility]

LOL Yes, you understand the feeling !!!! #firstworldproblem

Agreed! First world problems.

 

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[Fellowes]

So this community edition is not for purchase?

 

[limmk]

So this community edition is not for purchase?

Yup, the Community Edition is just a concept design made with community input — it’s not for sale. Nothing has said it's more like a showcase, not an actual product launch

 

[langford]

I'm rocking the blue 3a now after binning my old S22 Ultra. Looks proper smart, fresh design and well worth the money, if you ask me.

 

[anthonygreenisreal]

I'm rocking the blue 3a now after binning my old S22 Ultra. Looks proper smart, fresh design and well worth the money, if you ask me.

how much you got it for?

 

[langford]

how much you got it for?

$478, just the phone on its own, no freebies, no case, nowt.

 

[anthonygreenisreal]

$478, just the phone on its own, no freebies, no case, nowt.

Cheapest I saw was around last mths 5th May sale. Around $420 with free nothing case.

 

[langford]

Cheapest I saw was around last mths 5th May sale. Around $420 with free nothing case.

$420 sounds like a proper bargain, that does. Typical though, I never seem to catch the good deals. Always end up getting the short end of the stick.

 

[Fellowes]

Nothing phones EU Label from 3a > 3a Pro > 3

 

[alannn]

Hi all, just purchased 3a pro recently and while in the midst of trying to apply a new screen protector, I wasnt sure if there is pre-installed one there came with the phone cos it was hard to tell by seeing. Contacted the shopee seller regarding this and was advise not to remove the pre-installed one as it may void the warranty.
this was the quote from him:
" removing the pre-installed screen protector on your Nothing Phone (3a) does NOT void the warranty. However, If you remove it and the screen gets scratched/damaged, that’s not covered (unless you bought extra screen protection insurance/coverage)."

IS it wise to replace the protector while still having warranty? mine is a local set with 2 years warranty

 

[Tsurugi_Matsuda]

Hi all, just purchased 3a pro recently and while in the midst of trying to apply a new screen protector, I wasnt sure if there is pre-installed one there came with the phone cos it was hard to tell by seeing. Contacted the shopee seller regarding this and was advise not to remove the pre-installed one as it may void the warranty.
this was the quote from him:
" removing the pre-installed screen protector on your Nothing Phone (3a) does NOT void the warranty. However, If you remove it and the screen gets scratched/damaged, that’s not covered (unless you bought extra screen protection insurance/coverage)."

IS it wise to replace the protector while still having warranty? mine is a local set with 2 years warranty

A lot of sus points here.
Before buying please check reviews for the specific device online (like YouTube reviews online for specific model), and make sure you buy from Official Shopee Flagship Store run by Official Distributor (EiN which also officially distributes Xiaomi Phones & Home Appliances). ALL Nothing and CMF Phones sold by Official Distributor in SG have a foil sticker on packaging with the EiN Logo that comes with the label "Singapore Official Product" on it as PROOF of it being a legit local set, registered under IMDA's equipment registration system for local Telco use.
Even the warranty period given is sus. AFAIK, officially ONLY TWO Nothing/CMF Products offer 2 years official warranty, and it's via additional extension (Nothing Black Card) here:
- CMF Phone 2 Pro (current price: S$359)
- Nothing Phone (3) (current price: S$1,199)
All other Nothing & CMF Phones distributed here only have 1 year local manufacturer 1-to-1 exchange warranty.

 

[Shadowz1984]

Folks still using 3a Pro, how's the performance of the phone in general?