Nothing Phone 5a

Overview

Reviewed by Priyanka Singh · Senior Consumer-Tech Editor

The Nothing Phone 5a is Nothing's take on a value-focused smartphone, built around ram of 8 GB, storage of 128 GB, display of 6.83 inches, 1224 x 2720 pixels, 144 Hz.. For daily driving, calls, social apps and photos it should hold up well. On the other side, power users should weigh the chipset and battery against heavier alternatives. Below you'll find the full specifications, live prices across stores, our editor's verdict, and a quality-checked refurbished alternative that can get you the same specs for noticeably less. If you value getting more for your money, the refurbished route is worth a serious look before buying new.

Full Specifications

Price	₹ 39,990
CPU	Octa Core Processor
RAM	8 GB
Storage	128 GB
Display	6.83 inches, 1224 x 2720 pixels, 144 Hz
Operating System	Android v17
Battery	5400 mAh
Fast Charging	Yes, 50W Fast Charging
Rear Camera	50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Telephoto) 508 MP (Ultra Wide)
Front Camera	50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash
AnTuTu Score	1,142,101 (Total) (v11)
Resolution	1224 x 2720 pixels
Sim Type	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual Sim	Yes
Sim Size	Nano SIM
Device Type	Smartphone
Release Date	March 05, 2027 (Expected)
Dimensions	77.5 x 163.9 x 8.5 mm
Weight	204.5 g
Colors	Pink, White, Black, Blue
Type	Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors)
Touch	Yes
Aspect Ratio	20:9
Ppi	~ 437 PPI
Screen To Body Ratio	~ 87.2%
Glass Type	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5
Features	2160Hz PWM, HDR10+
Notch	Yes, Punch Hole
Gprs	Yes
Edge	Yes
3g	Yes
4g	Yes
5g	Yes
5g Bands	N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28, N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N71, N77, N78
Volte	Yes, Dual Stand-By
Wifi	Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version	WIFI 6, 802.11A/B/G/N/AC/AX, 2.4G/5G, 2X2 MIMO, TWT, MU-MIMO, OFDMA
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE
Usb	Yes, USB-C v2.0
Usb Features	USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage
Geekbench Score	3,242 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,223 (Single Core) 3,385 (OpenCL) 5,679 (Vulkan)
3dmark Score	1,506 (Wild Life Extreme) (9.02 FPS)
Gps	GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In Display
Face Unlock	Yes
Sensors	Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
3 5mm Headphone Jack	No
Nfc	Yes
Splash Resistant	Yes
Ip Rating	IP64
Dust Resistant	Yes
Ois	Yes
Auto Focus	Yes
Video Recording	4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/30/60 fps FHD
Flash	Yes, LED
Front Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Custom Ui	Nothing OS 5
Core Details	1x2
Java	No
Browser	Yes, supports HTML5
Email	Yes
Music	MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4
Video	MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM
Fm Radio	No
Speaker Type	Dual Stereo
Document Reader	Yes
Battery Type	Non-Removable Battery
Reverse Charging	Yes
Brightness	800 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)
Hdr Support	Yes, HDR10+
Storage Type	UFS 3.1
Antutu Storage Score	129,296 Sequential Read: 2162.9 MB/s; Sequential Write: 13839 MB/s

Editor Verdict

4.0/5

Editorial rating

“A strong all-rounder that covers the essentials well; the refurbished option makes it even better value.”

Performance 4.5

Camera 4.0

Battery Backup 4.0

Display 4.0

Value for Money 4.5

Build Quality 4.0

Priyanka Singh Senior Consumer-Tech Editor

Priyanka Singh has spent 8+ years reviewing consumer electronics in India, hands-on testing laptops, phones and TVs for real-world value. She focuses on what a device actually delivers for the price — and whether a refurbished unit is the smarter buy.

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How this model stacks up against nearby options

	Nothing Phone 5a This model	Honor V30 Pro	Huawei Honor 20 Pro Moschino Edition
Processor	—	HiSilicon Kirin 990	HiSilicon Kirin 980
RAM	8 GB	8 GB	8 GB
Storage	128 GB	128 GB	256 GB
Display	6.83 inches, 1224 x 2720 pixels, 144 Hz	6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels	6.26 inches, 1080 x 2380 pixels
Graphics	—	Mali-G76 MP16	Mali-G76 MP10
OS	Android v17	Android v10.0	Android v9.0 (Pie)