Nothing has officially announced that its Phone (3a) series will debut on March 4 at 10 AM GMT. The lineup is expected to include two models—the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro. According to a recent leak, both models will pack telephoto lenses, a first for the brand.
Now the company has confirmed the entire camera setup of one of the two models (likely the pro model), which includes a periscope telephoto. Notably, this is the first time the company is adding a telephoto, and the presence of a periscope suggests the telephoto uses a reasonably large sensor.
Camera specs and image samples
The camera setup a 50MP “Shake Free” main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 50MP telephoto camera with a periscope lens, an 8MP Sony-made ultrawide lens, and a 50MP front camera. According to the previous rumor, the periscope telephoto offers 3x optical zoom, 6x in-sensor zoom, and an impressive 60x “ultra” zoom capability.
Nonetheless, judging from the recent Android flagships, AI-integration also plays a crucial role in enhancing the images taken with long-range zoom, and it remains to be seen how good this aspect will be on the upcoming Nothing phones.
The main camera also gets a significant upgrade over its predecessor, the Nothing Phone (2a). The new 50MP sensor captures 64% more light at the pixel level and boasts a 300% increase in full well capacity, which essentially means better dynamic range and improved performance in challenging lighting conditions. To showcase these improvements, Nothing released a video comparing the Phone (3a) Pro’s camera with the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max in a shootout across London.
Nothing’s integration of AI in camera
The Phone (3a) series introduces Nothing’s TrueLens Engine 3.0, which combines upgraded hardware with AI-driven tone mapping and scene detection. This promises “professional-grade, true-to-life” results, making it easier for users to capture stunning photos without needing advanced photography skills. Additionally, all four cameras support Ultra HDR, while the main and front cameras can shoot 4K video with enhanced stability and night mode capabilities.
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