Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Malaysia pre-order - 8GB + 256GB variant, priced at RM1199

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Finally after a week, Nothing Malaysia today announced the arrival of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite. The local set that we are getting is the 8GB + 256GB variant, at the price of only RM1199 in black and white. Here's everything you need to know about the promotion and tech specs.

 

Recapping the Phone (3a) Lite

Phone (3a) Lite reimagines Nothing's signature transparent design. Encased in glass, it boasts IP54 dust and water resistance, and an internal aluminium battery frame further strengthens its core. There's also the Glyph Light, which can Flip to Glyph for silent notifications, Essential Notifications for key contacts, and Camera Countdown for group shots. Customisable light sequences for calls and contacts, paired with Nothing's ringtones.

The Phone (3a) Lite's 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED display sports 3000 nits peak HDR brightness and 1300 nits outdoor brightness. Additionally, it also supports FHD+ resolution (1080 x 2392), alongside a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 10-bit colour depth that showcases 1.07 billion colours, and 2160Hz PWM dimming. Meanwhile, the front camera is 16MP.

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Speaking of cameras, you can find the 50MP main sensor, powered by the same TrueLens Engine 4.0 pipeline found in the flagship Nothing Phone (3). It is supported by advanced AI editing tools, and the large 1/1.57-inch Samsung sensor can capture 64% more light than typical sensors in its class.

 

Power and Performance

The Phone (3a) Lite is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The 8GB RAM can be further boosted with an extra 8GB virtual RAM, offering up to a total of 16GB of RAM. Expandable storage is up to 2TB via microSD, and the phone is complemented by an advanced liquid cooling system.

Meanwhile, there is also a 5000mAh battery, which is said to last almost two days with mixed use. With 33W fast charging, it reaches 50% in approximately 20 minutes, and 5W reverse wired charging offers convenient power for accessories. Connectivity includes Dual 5G, WiFi 6, and Bluetooth 5.3.

 

Nothing OS 3.5

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Phone (3a) Lite delivers the full Nothing experience with Nothing OS 3.5, powered by Android 15. This clean, expressive, and smart UI is built around functional customisation, offering a seamless and fluid interface.

Features like Smart Drawer for automatic app organisation, Private Space for personal files, and App Locker for individual app security ensure peace of mind. Nothing is committed to 3 years of major Android updates and 6 years of security patches, providing exceptional longevity. Nothing OS 4.0 will be rolled out to Phone (3a) Lite in early 2026.

Essential Key and Essential Space offer AI-powered tools for capturing and organising notes, ideas, and media, while Essential Search provides instant access to saved content without an internet connection.

 

Price and Availability

As mentioned earlier, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite will be available in black and white for RM1199 in 8GB + 256GB. Pre-orders begin on 22 November 2025 at nothing.tech and selected partners, with complimentary gifts and extended warranty. Open sales start on 29 November 2025, and below are the official platforms where customers can pre-order the Phone (3a) Lite.

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