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The Nothing Phone 3a series is set to launch globally and in India on March 4, featuring two models: the Phone 3a and the Phone 3a Pro. The Phone 3a is a direct successor to last year’s Phone 2a, while the Phone 3a Pro is a new, higher-end model in the lineup. A key feature of the Phone 3a Pro is a new button, reportedly called the "Essential Key," which is expected to support AI capabilities, enhancing its functionality.
Your second memory. Capture, organise and take action with Essential Space. All with a little help from AI.
pic.twitter.com/IeqzgetOwv — Nothing (@nothing) February 27, 2025 According to a tipster cited by SmartPrix , the Nothing Phone 3a Pro's Essential Key will function as an AI-powered hub, allowing users to store digital content like screenshots, voice notes, and photos with a press of the button, located on the phone's right spine.
This button is linked to a new app called Essential Space, designed to streamline content storage. Previously, the British OEM hinted that the Essential Key would act as a "second memory," emphasizing its role in enhancing user convenience. ALSO SEE: Meta Fires 20 Employees For Leaking Confidential Information: Zuckerberg Warns Of More Layoffs Ahead According to the report, the Nothing Phone 3a Pro's Essential Key has several functions, such as capturing screenshots with a press-and-hold, starting voice note recordings with a long-press, and accessing stored content in Essential Space via a double tap.
The button may also integrate with the Camera app, acting as a capture button to quickly take photos and store them in Essential Space. This functionality aims to make content management seamless for users. Phone (3a) Series.
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twitter.com/vDJlSh7Iyc — Nothing (@nothing) February 26, 2025 Essential Space will feature an AI-powered system called smart collections, designed to automatically organize audio, images, and text, reducing the need for manual sorting. The Focused Search feature will allow users to easily locate stored content.
Additionally, the Phone 3a Pro is expected to include a Flip to Record feature, enabling quick audio note recordings by flipping the device. Official pricing details for the Nothing Phone 3a have not been confirmed yet, but leaks suggest it may start around Rs 30,000, while the Pro version could be priced under Rs 40,000. In Europe, the expected prices are EUR 349 (approximately Rs 31,600) for the 3a and EUR 479 (around Rs 43,400) for the Pro.
Since Indian pricing is typically lower than in Europe, buyers can expect slightly more affordable rates when the phone launches in India..
