Nothing Phone 3a Series Gains Privacy Space and 4K Telephoto Recording in Latest Update
Nothing has begun rolling out a significant software update for its recently launched Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro smartphones in India. Originally introduced in March, the midrange series runs on Android 15 with the company’s custom NothingOS 3.1 skin. These devices are backed by a long-term support plan that includes three years of Android updates and six years of security patches. The latest update brings several feature enhancements, headlined by the new Privacy Space and 4K video recording support on the telephoto and periscope cameras.
The update was announced through a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the new capabilities that users can now enjoy. Among the most notable is the ability to record 4K videos at 30fps using the phones’ telephoto lenses. On the standard Nothing Phone 3a, switching to 2x zoom activates the telephoto camera, while on the 3a Pro, using 3x zoom automatically enables the periscope lens. This improvement significantly boosts the camera’s versatility, especially for users interested in capturing high-resolution zoom footage.
In addition to 4K telephoto recording, the update enhances overall camera performance. Users can expect reduced flicker in slo-mo and zoom videos, brighter low-light images when using the telephoto lens, and clearer night shots even under artificial lighting such as street lamps. There’s also support for filters on 50MP photos, and selfie quality has been upgraded with more natural skin tones and improved color accuracy. These refinements aim to make the photography experience more polished and professional across the board.
Beyond camera features, the update introduces a new Privacy Space, designed to keep sensitive apps and data secure. Accessible by swiping right in the app drawer, this feature works alongside the App Locker but can be unlocked using a separate password, offering an extra layer of protection. The Hotspot Manager is another new addition, allowing users to view and manage connected devices. Coupled with a smoother Nothing X app UI, support for CMF Buds 2, and various bug fixes, this update delivers both practical and performance-driven enhancements to the Phone 3a series.