Nothing’s recent lineup launch has raised some eyebrows among enthusiasts and casual buyers alike. According to last week’s poll, the new Nothing Phone (3a) Lite hasn’t captured as much attention as expected. Instead, consumers seem to be leaning towards other offerings from the brand.
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite struggles to make a compelling case for itself. While some await in-depth reviews and others face availability challenges, the majority prefer to either go for the non-Lite Nothing Phone (3a) or explore the more competitively priced CMF Phone 2 Pro.
It’s easy to see why the CMF models are gaining traction — they consistently deliver excellent value without compromising on quality. This trend is visible not only with the CMF Phone 2 Pro but also the CMF Headphone Pro, which offers impressive features and sleek design at just a fraction of the cost of the Nothing Headphone (1).
Similarly, the CMF Phone 2 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by offering superior performance at a lower price point. The only notable exception is if you prioritize optical image stabilization (OIS) on the main camera — in that case, the standard Nothing Phone (3a) is the better pick.
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
For a brand like Nothing, having this much product overlap might be counterproductive. Unlike giants such as Xiaomi, which frequently launches multiple models weekly, Nothing has a modest portfolio of five current devices — and arguably, the Phone (3a) Lite could have been omitted to prevent customer confusion.
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro 5G
| 128GB 8GB RAM |
€ 207.49
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£ 179.00
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| 256GB 8GB RAM |
₹ 20,280
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Nothing Phone (3a)
| 128GB 8GB RAM |
$ 445.00
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€ 271.67
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| 256GB 12GB RAM |
$ 469.99
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€ 290.03
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