Nothing Phone 3a Lite to launch in India soon: Here’s what to expect

After making its global debut in October, the Nothing Phone 3a Lite is finally making its way to India. The London-based tech brand confirmed the news through a cryptic teaser on X (formerly Twitter), which read, “Lite-ning is always accompanied by something more.” The post hints that the upcoming phone might arrive with a few surprises in store — perhaps bundled accessories or launch-day offers — though the company is keeping the exact details under wraps for now.

While there’s no official launch date yet, the teaser makes it clear that the India debut is happening “soon.” The image accompanying the post reveals that the phone will be available in both black and white colour options, much like its global version.

The Nothing Phone 3a Lite is the latest addition to the company’s midrange lineup and is positioned as a slightly toned-down version of the Nothing Phone 3a. Yet, it’s anything but ordinary. It features a fresh design twist — a single “Glyph Light” strip at the back that replaces the signature Glyph Interface seen on previous models. This simplified light setup still serves the same purpose: to alert users to calls, messages, and notifications in Nothing’s unique, minimalistic way.

Under the hood, the phone runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It also supports expandable storage of up to 2TB via a microSD card — something rarely seen in the Nothing lineup. The handset runs Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 16, with a promise of three years of major software updates and six years of security patches.