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Mobile World Congress 2025 is in full swing, running through March 6. As a result, phone announcements are coming out right and left. Xiaomi already announced its new 15 and 15 Pro phones. Now, there are new options for those who enjoy something a bit different thanks to British tech company Nothing. The Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro keep Nothing's unique styling with upgrades to the cameras across the board. Nothing says it is the company's "most advanced camera system to date."

Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro camera details

Naturally, the more expensive (3a) Pro promises the most complete camera system. The 50MP main camera on the (3a) Pro features "advanced sensor technologies" that Nothing says result in 43% faster autofocus and "double the pixel full well capacity" compared to the standard 3(a). That means the maximum amount of charge a single pixel can hold before reaching saturation has increased, which should translate to improved performance in bright and otherwise challenging lighting situations – though how much of that translates to improved image quality in real-world situations remains to be seen.

Also on the Phone(3a) Pro is a periscope telephoto camera. It relies on a 50MP Type 1/1.95 (6.5 x 4.9mm) sensor with a 70mm equiv. focal length and F2.55 aperture. The telephoto camera offers optical image stabilization and a mode that crops in to the central portion of the sensor to provide a "6x" field of view. A 60x field of view is also possible with "AI clarity-enhancing algorithms." AI-based upscaling programs can produce some impressive results, but 60x is quite a significant level of magnification to make up in software. The telephoto camera on the Phone (3a) Pro is also capable of focusing as close as 15cm for macro captures.

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The Nothing Phone (3a), meanwhile, features a 50MP telephoto camera that is not a periscope design. It offers a 50mm equivalent focal length and F2.0 aperture with 2x optical zoom and 4x in-sensor zoom. Like the Phone (3a) Pro, it provides AI-powered ultra zoom for up to 30x.

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Finally, the Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro feature the same ultra-wide camera with a 120-degree field of view, though Nothing didn't provide any details beyond that.

All of the cameras on both of the Nothing Phone models are reliant on AI processing. They are powered by TrueLens Engine 3.0, which Nothing says is a combination of "advanced computational algorithms, AI processing, and multi-frame technology." Taking things even further, the sensor in both of the main cameras, which was co-engineered with Samsung, integrates "on-sensor deep learning processing software algorithms" to "enhance image clarity, reduce noise, and provide true-to-life accuracy." In short, expect lots of heavily processed imagery, though that is very much the norm these days on smartphones.

On the selfie side of things, the Phone (3a) features a 32MP front camera. The Phone (3a) Pro uses a 50MP front camera that's capable of 4K video with "adaptive AI stabilization and night video enhancement." Nothing says that these AI-powered features will improve brightness by 74.4% and reduce noise by 33.7%.

Image: Nothing Additional Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro details

Outside of the cameras, the Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro feature the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 system on a chip. Nothing says that the Phone (3a) Series will be 92% better at processing AI tasks than the previous model, which could provide some headroom to support AI features down the road. Aiding this is the fact that Nothing says the phone will get updates for six years from the launch date, which includes three years of Android updates and six years of security updates on top of corrective and functionality updates.

The 6.77-inch displays offer Full HD+ resolution with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. They both offer 1300 nits of brightness on auto or peak brightness up to 3000 nits, which Nothing says is a 131% increase over the Phone (2a). Both phones use 5000mAh batteries that Nothing promises will provide up to two days of life on a full charge. They also provide fast charging at 50W, so you can get a full day of power (50% battery) in under 20 minutes.

Finally, Nothing has introduced a button that it calls the "Essential Key" on the side of the phones, which acts as a shortcut to the company's new Essential Space, an "AI-powered hub for notes, ideas, and inspirations." This early access feature makes it easier to log and recall content and will be available to all who purchase the Phone (3a) or Phone (3a) Pro.

Image: Nothing Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro pricing and availability

The Phone (3a) is available in black, white and blue in three storage configurations, starting at 8GB of RAM and 128GB for €329. The Phone (3a) Pro is available in gray and black and in three storage configurations. Nothing only has a price in Indian Rupees for the lowest tier, which is 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and costs ₹29,999. The company says the version with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage will be available for €459.

While US customers can buy the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro, it is only available through the Nothing US Beta Program. It's important to note that the phone, within that program, is primarily for testing purposes and does not support most networks. You can find more details on the Nothing US Beta Program website.

The phone is available for pre-order today for most global customers at Nothing's website.

Nothing Unveils Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro

The Phone (3a) Series delivers an enhanced all-around experience, featuring a significantly upgraded camera system with optical zoom, boosted performance, a refined design, and Nothing OS innovations, including Essential Space.

London, UK, 4 March 2025 - Nothing today introduced the Phone (3a) Series, elevating its mid-range lineup with advanced features. Building on the acclaimed Phone (2a), it boasts in advanced triple-camera system with optical zoom, a powerful Snapdragon® processor, a brighter, more responsive display, and Nothing OS innovations like Essential Space—all wrapped in two uniquely refined designs.

Design

Both the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro feature a more sophisticated look and feel, with upgraded glass back panels, enhanced symmetry in the internal structure, and refined visual details and elements throughout the finish. The design celebrates each new camera system through Nothing’s trademark exposed aesthetic and cutting-edge engineering, while meticulously optimising the integration of advanced hardware. The Phone (3a) Series also upgrades its durability to an IP64 rating and achieves Nothing’s lowest carbon footprint on a smartphone to date, with 51.3kg of CO2e.

Camera

The Nothing Phone (3a) Series introduces Nothing’s most advanced camera system to date, featuring an upgraded 50MP main sensor and a Sony ultra-wide sensor, along with optical zoom for the first time. All powered by TrueLens Engine 3.0 combining advanced computational algorithms, AI processing, and multi-frame technology to deliver professional-grade, true-to-life photography.

Phone (3a) telephoto camera

Ready to pull you closer to your subject, Phone (3a)’s telephoto camera features a powerful 50MP sensor combined with a fast f/2.0 aperture for detailed shots at its 50mm equivalent focal length. The 2x optical reach lays the foundation for a quality zoom, while the high resolution enables up to 4x lossless in-sensor zoom. When you need to zoom in even further, the Phone (3a) harnesses AI clarity-enhancing algorithms for 30x ultra zoom.

Phone (3a) Pro periscope camera

Flagship telephoto zoom meets ultimate versatility with Phone (3a) Pro’s powerful periscope zoom. A total upgrade in hardware, it combines a large 1/1.95-inch Sony LYTIA 600 sensor with a 70mm equivalent focal length and a fast f/2.55 aperture. All this translates to excellent zoom and much more.

With optical image stabilisation, Phone (3a) Pro’s periscope camera can capture quality photos across lighting conditions, whether indoors or at night, while the optical 3x zoom is a photographer-favourite, portrait-perfect focal length.

The high-resolution 50MP sensor delivers lossless in-sensor zooming at up to 6x and when boosted with AI clarity-enhancing algorithms, it unlocks 60x ultra zoom. Where Phone (3a) Pro surpasses even flagship smartphones is its telemacro capture. Able to focus as close as 15cm from a subject, it breaks through periscope limitations that hold back flagship phones.

Main camera

The Phone (3a) features a 50MP main sensor co-engineered with Samsung, integrating on-sensor deep learning processing software algorithms trained on millions of photography scenarios to enhance image clarity, reduce noise, and provide true-to-life accuracy.

The Phone (3a) Pro’s 50MP main sensor further elevates the experience with advanced sensor technologies, offering 43% faster auto-focus and double the pixel full well capacity, allowing for more detail in harsh lighting conditions. Zooming out, the Phone (3a) Series' ultra-wide camera boasts a 120º field of view, enabling you to capture more in each frame, while the upgraded Sony sensor enhances low-light performance.

Front camera

Finally, the Phone (3a) boasts a 32MP front camera, while the Phone (3a) Pro features an upgraded 50MP front camera capable of recording high-quality 4K videos with adaptive AI stabilization and night video enhancement, improving brightness by +74.4% and reducing noise by 33.7%.

Performance

The Snapdragon® 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, with breakthrough performance powering select Snapdragon experiences and turbo-charged by Nothing OS optimisations, is on hand to cut down on waiting and level up living. Phone (3a) Series also games faster, delivers more stable frame rates, and goes for longer, thanks to the powerful Snapdragon processor. Getting into some numbers, the CPU is up to 33% faster than Phone (2a), while the Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU delivers 11% better graphics. Plus, you get select Snapdragon Elite Gaming™ features typically reserved for flagship devices.

Phone (3a) Series is 92% better at processing AI tasks than Phone (2a), making it more future-proofed for whatever AI developments are on the horizon. It also takes full advantage of Nothing OS and Essential Space, saving you time with things like on-device voice to text transcription.

RAM Booster uses a combination of physical and virtual RAM to allow users to access up to 20GB, plus a larger 4,500 mm² vapor chamber reduces temperature by 23% vs. Phone (2a).

Battery and Charging

Phone (3a) Series also lasts longer. With the optimised Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 mobile platform using 8% less power for typical tasks, enjoy 30 minutes more power every day.

Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro both have large 5000mAh batteries, delivering up to two days of use on a full charge. With upgraded fast charging now at 50W, Phone (3a) Series delivers a full day’s power (50%) in under 20 minutes.

Display

Balancing size and quality, Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro’s displays are immersive and brilliant. At 6.77 inches, their flagship size means on-screen content has room to breathe. Slightly taller and with less rounded corners than past Nothing phones, Phone (3a) Series’ displays represent a maturity and confidence befitting of a second-generation device.

At Full HD+ resolution, visuals look crisp with 387 pixels in every inch of screen, and with a fluid 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The standard touch sampling rate is 480Hz, a 100% increase from Phone (2a), and 1000Hz touch sampling rate when in Gaming Mode, swiping through Phone (3a) Series is smooth, and responsive.

Fire up auto brightness and your Phone (3a) climbs up to 1300 nits all by itself, making it viewable under a scorching sun. But peak brightness now reaches 3000 nits, a 131% increase from Phone (2a).

Nothing OS

Nothing OS 3.1 is a fast, smooth foundation tuned for stability, utility and customisation, built with Android 15 at its core - there have also been updates to the Nothing Gallery, Camera and Weather apps. Phone (3a) Series peels back a new level of personalisation. Dial distraction back with a monochromatic theme, hide app labels to clean up your home screen, customise the lock screen and quick settings so everything you need is at your fingertips, and you can even shake up your apps. Phone (3a) Pro also supports eSIM (excluding India).

Phone (3a) Series will get updates for 6 years starting from when the device first became available on nothing.tech. This includes three years of Android updates and six years of security updates in addition to corrective and functionality updates.

Essential Space (early access)

Essential Space is a new, AI-powered hub for notes, ideas, and inspirations. Taking the friction out of logging and recalling content, it can capture, process and remember - just like a second memory.

To make sure Essential Space is always a click away, Nothing created the Essential Key. Easy for a thumb to find and press, it’s on the right side of Phone (3a) Series. Press the Essential Key to capture and send content to Essential Space, long-press to record a voice note, and double-tap to head straight to all your saved content.

Nothing is made better by its community, and so too is Essential Space. That’s why Essential Space Early Access will be available to all customers who purchase a Phone (3a) or Phone (3a) Pro. Early Access will open the doors to the full Essential Space experience, including upcoming features set for launch in the coming months such as Camera Capture, Smart Collections, Focused Search and Flip to Record.

Availability and Pricing

• Phone (3a) is available in Black, White, and Blue (not available in the US)
  • 8+128GB - £329 / €329 / ₹24,999
  • 8+256GB - ₹26,999
  • 12+256GB - £379 / $379 / €379
• Phone (3a) Pro is available in Grey and Black
  • 8+128GB - ₹29,999
  • 8+256GB - ₹31,999
  • 12+256GB - £449 / $459 / €459 / ₹33,999
• Most global customers will be able to pre-order Phone (3a) today (4 March) via nothing.tech
• Phone (3a) Pro pre-orders start from 11 March via nothing.tech
• Nothing Store Soho (London) will be one of the first places in the world where Nothingfans can purchase Phone (3a) Series from 11:00 AM GMT on Saturday 8 March
• In the US, the Phone (3a) series will be accessible to users exclusively through Nothing’s US Beta Program. Participants will be provided a Phone (3a) / Phone (3a) Pro and are encouraged to provide feedback on their experience. More information can be found on nothing.tech
• Phone (3a) will go on Open Sales via nothing.tech and partners on 11 March
• Phone (3a) Pro will go on Opens Sales via nothing.tech and partners from 25 March onwards

A full list of specifications and features can be found on nothing.tech. To stay updated on all the latest information, please follow Nothing on Instagram, TikTok, and X.

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Xiaomi just updated its flagship smartphone, filling it with even more Leica camera tech, but apparently, that's not enough. The company has also announced a concept called the "Modular Optical System," which asks: "what if you could magnetically attach a Four Thirds sensor and lens to the back of your phone?"

A video posted to Xiaomi's YouTube channel shows the module, which includes a sensor with a "Light Fusion X sensor" that "delivers true 100MP clarity," paired with a 35mm equiv. F1.4 lens in a relatively small package. The company says it produces "strikingly sharp images" despite its size. The module magnetically attaches to the back of your phone, with no mechanical latching system or pairing process required.

Image: Xiaomi

While an increasing number of phones include magnetic rings on the back thanks to the Qi 2 charging standard, the system will still require a specially-designed phone. That's because it uses lasers to get data from the camera module to the phone. While that sounds exotic, consumer devices have long used lasers to transmit data, such as in the case of Toslink in audio equipment, or fiber internet connections. Of course, that means your phone has to have a window for the laser to travel through, as well as hardware to receive the signal.

Xiaomi says this allows it to achieve mere nanoseconds of latency, which is important when you're trying to preview your image. The company also promises Raw files with 16EV of dynamic range, though the video implies that it's doing that by combining multiple exposures – that's standard fare for phone photography, but it does mean that the resulting image won't be Raw in the purest sense of the word.

Xiaomi is one step closer to achieving the dream of smartphone photography

There are no details on when this system will make it into a commercial product that you can actually buy, if that's even in the cards at all. However, it does make it seem like Xiaomi is one step closer to achieving the dream of smartphone photography: dedicated camera quality from a device that you already own and always have with you.

It's a goal that many other smartphone makers have pursued through similar means: Sony was mounting camera modules to phones in 2013 with its QX series, and companies like Samsung and Zeiss have experimented with devices that were hybrid Android phones and compact cameras. We've also seen cameras that achieve much smaller lenses by pairing them to the sensor, such as the Ricoh GXR, Sony RX1 and Fujifilm X100 series. But while the concept may not be new, Xiaomi's concept is one of the slickest we've seen in the smartphone space.

That doesn't mean that it's absolutely seamless. Of course, it still requires a separate component that you must carry around. However, it's still substantially smaller than a whole separate camera, and it doesn't require its own batteries or storage. It also gives you all the upsides that come with phone photography, such as the immense image processing power and the ability to share your photos instantly. If Xiaomi can pull this off, it could be a big step in the evolution of smartphone photography, especially if it expands on the system, adding additional lenses or even giving you just a bare sensor and a lens mount, letting you use traditional glass with your phone, though the latter would be a big ask for a purely magnetic mount.

Image: Xiaomi / Leica

Xiaomi has announced its 15 Series smartphones, promising exceptional image-making abilities thanks to a partnership with Leica, and the Ultra's inclusion of a Type 1 sensor. The two companies originally partnered in 2022, bringing Leica camera technology to the Chinese smartphones. That collaboration continues, with the brand promising these latest models will be "the ultimate professional imagery flagship."

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra sits at the top of the company's lineup, combining "supreme build quality with a sense of refined sophistication," according to Xiaomi. It features a WQHD+ 6.73-inch AMOLED display with a 3200 x 14440 resolution and 522 ppi. The display offers 3200 nits of peak brightness. The 5410mAh battery is slightly improved over the 14 Ultra, though the Chinca-only model gets an even better 6000mAh.

The device runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and is available with either 12GB or 16GB of RAM and 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of memory.

For durability, it features the Xiaomi Guardian Structure, which uses Xiaomi Shelid Glass 2.0, an upgrade from the previous model. The company says this results in 16 times better drop resistance. Meanwhile, the entire camera module is covered in Corning Gorilla Glass 7i to protect it from scratches and features a dual anti-reflection (AR) coating to improve optical performance.

The phone comes in black, white, and silver chrome, with the latter being the most unique of the bunch. With aerospace-grade glass fiber and PU leather, it is more reminiscent of classic Leica cameras when held in landscape orientation than typical smartphones. Each color variation features Leuca prominently on the camera module.

Image: Xiaomi Camera details

The 15 Ultra's camera array is the main feature that makes it stand out from the Xiaomi 15 since it uses four different sensors for each lens. Starting with the main camera, the latest flagship keeps the same 50MP Type 1 (13.1 x 9.8mm) LYT-900 sensor with the Leica Summilux 23mm equiv. F1.63 lens that was used on the 14 Ultra. That same camera supports 28mm and 35mm focal lengths, albeit with a crop, as they rely on digital zoom. Xiaomi says this camera provides a 14EV dynamic range, which should help with photographing in low-light conditions.

Next up on the 15 Ultra is a 50MP, 70mm equiv. F1.8 Leica floating telephoto camera with a Sony Type 1/2.51 (5.72 x 4.29mm) sensor. The 14 Ultra featured a 75mm equiv. telephoto camera. It keeps the close focusing distance of 10cm, though, making it suitable for macro photography as well as portraiture.

For even more reach, the 15 Ultra features a 200MP, 100mm equiv. F2.6 Leica-branded periscope telephoto camera using the Samsung Isocell HP9 Type 1/1.4 (9.14 x 6.86mm) sensor. This is the most significant change from the 14 Ultra, which featured a 50MP, 120mm F2.5 equivalent periscope camera. That big jump in resolution may seem impressive, but it doesn't necessarily mean there will be a massive increase in image quality. It's also worth noting that Xiaomi claims the ultra-telephoto camera "captures 136% more light than Xiaomi 14 Ultra." That's about the difference we'd expect, given that the 14 Ultra used a much smaller Type 1/2.51 sensor paired with a slightly faster lens. The ultra-telephoto camera is also capable of shooting at 200mm (equiv.) with digital zoom.

Image: Xiaomi

The wide-angle lens, a 50MP 14mm equiv. F2.2 lens with a Type 1/2.76-inch (5.23 x 3.92mm) sensor, rounds out the camera array. It provides a slightly tighter field of view than the 14 Ultra (115 degrees compared to 122 degrees).

Both telephoto cameras and the main camera offer optical image stabilization (OIS) and electronic image stabilization (EIS) to smooth out shake. The phone is capable of recording at 4K 120fps or 8K at 24 and 30fps. It supports Dolby Vision recording at 4K 60fps and 10-bit Log across all focal lengths, providing smartphone videographers with plenty of options and control.

Alongside the Leica lenses, the phone features "Leica color technology and the Leica brand’s authentic visual language."

Pushing the focus on photography even more, Xiaomi also launched a Xiaomi 15 Ultra Photography Kit Legend Edition. It includes a "signature red decorative ring" so everyone knows it's a Leica collaboration, plus a "custom-designed UI under camera's Fastshot mode, detachable thumb support and shutter buttons, a multifunctional 67mm filter adapter ring, and an integrated 2000mAh battery for extended usability."

Image: Xiaomi Xiaomi 15

The Xiaomi 15 is smaller and cheaper than the 15 Ultra, featuring a 6.3-inch AMOLED (2670 x 1200) display. Still, it offers many features similar to the more premium model. That includes the Summilux lenses with anti-reflective coating. It also offers Dolby Vision, 8K 30fps and 4K 60fps recording, plus 10-bit Log recording at 4K 60fps across all focal lengths.

The Xiaomi 15, though, only features three cameras. The main camera is a 50MP 23mm equiv. F1.6 camera with a smaller Type 1/1.31 (9.80 x 7.35mm) Light Fusion 900 sensor. The telephoto camera offers slightly less reach, coming in at 60mm equiv. F2.0. Finally, the wide-angle is the same as the one found on the 15 Ultra.

Image: Xiaomi

Beyond the camera hardware, there are some useful software features on the Xiaomi 15. That includes a Fastshot mode, which it says enables a capture speed of 0.6 seconds at all focal lengths. Additionally, Leica explained that it developed software optimization that allows users to choose between the "classic 'Leica Authentic Look', characterized by warm colors and fine contrasts, and the 'Leica Vibrant Look', providing a dazzling depth of color."

Pricing & availability

The Xiaomi 15 is available in two storage variants at a starting price of EUR 999 ($1030). The Xiaomi 15 Ultra also comes in two storage variants and starts at EUR 1499 ($1550). Unfortunately, both of the Xiaomi Series 15 phones are not available for purchase through retailers in the US or Canada.

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Atomos, maker of on-camera monitors and recorders, has announced a new entry in its lineup: the Shinobi Go. The Go is a 5-inch display that can show video previews at 1500nits and supports exposure aids like false color, waveform displays, and vector scopes.

The monitor can be powered using a Sony NP-F battery or via USB-C and has a full-size HDMI port for receiving video from your camera. It also has a headphone jack. It comes with a locking cable adapter, which can help make sure the monitor doesn't get disconnected from your camera during a shoot.

The Go is, essentially, a version of the Shinobi II with some features removed. Perhaps the most notable is the lack of touch-to-focus support, which lets you control your camera's focus point using the monitor. If you want that feature or support for EL Zone exposure mapping, you'll have to pay the extra $100 for the Shinobi II. However, if you just need a bigger display when you're shooting video, the Go could be a decent option.

The Shinobi Go is available now for $250.

Press Release:

Atomos Introduces New Shinobi GO Monitor

Professional monitoring at an affordable price

Melbourne, Australia: Atomos announces a new addition to the award-winning Shinobi range of professional monitors with the new Shinobi GO, a slim, lightweight, high brightness, 5-inch 1500nit HDR monitor that’s perfect for content creators and photographers.

Shinobi GO follows the successful launch of Shinobi II last year, offering some of the same high quality monitoring tools as its more advanced best-selling sister product, but without camera control, touch to focus, and other pro monitoring features like EL ZONE.

The new model includes professional monitoring features like false color, zebra, histogram, waveform, and vector scope. It is powered by Sony NP-F type batteries (purchased separately) or via the USB-C port using a power bank, offering flexibility for extended shooting sessions.

“Shinobi GO is designed for people who either do not need camera control or own a camera that supports it. It offers a high-quality, daylight viewable monitor at an affordable price,” commented Atomos CEO Jeromy Young. “Priced at just USD/EUR 249 excluding sales taxes, Shinobi GO provides exactly what photographers and videographers need without compromising on quality, despite its lower cost. And it comes from a brand trusted by professionals worldwide.”

The monitor comes with a locking connector adaptor for the HDMI and USB-C ports. When used in conjunction with Atomos locking cables (purchased separately) it prevents accidental disconnections during shoots.

Both Shinobi GO and Shinobi II share the same size sunhood and other accessories, making it very convenient to share batteries, cables, rigs and other attachments for professionals that own a variety of equipment and need the flexibility to be able to mix and match between their camera set-ups.

Shinobi GO costs USD/EUR 249 (GBP 215, AUD 399), excluding local sales taxes, and is available to buy now from the Atomos web store and from authorized resellers.

For professionals requiring camera control, touch to focus and EL ZONE, these advanced features are available in the Shinobi II at the MSRP of USD/EUR 349 (GBP 295, AUD 545), excluding local sales taxes.

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