Nothing Launches Phone 3a Lite in India Starting at 20,999 Rupees

Nothing launched its most affordable smartphone, the Phone 3a Lite, in India on November 27, 2025, targeting mid-range buyers with a transparent design and essential features from the brand's lineup. The device, starting at 20,999 rupees for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, will go on sale December 5 through Flipkart, Vijay Sales, Croma, and other retail stores. A higher 256GB model is priced at 22,999 rupees, with bank offers reducing effective prices to 19,999 and 21,999 rupees, respectively.

The Phone 3a Lite marks Nothing's entry into the budget-conscious segment of its Phone 3 series, which includes the Phone 3, 3a, and 3a Pro models. Originally unveiled in October for select international markets, the India-specific launch introduces a new blue color option alongside black and white. A limited batch will be available earlier, on November 29 at 3 p.m. local time at Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters in New Delhi's GK2 area, where the first 20 buyers receive free Nothing Ear open earphones.

At its core, the smartphone features a 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 3,000 nits, protected by Panda glass on both front and back. It...