Tech company Nothing has big plans for 2025, as a leaked email already revealed. But though we knew a new phone announcement was imminent, today’s model is a surprise. Instead of the expected Phone (3), it’s the Phone (3a) series. Here’s why this makes sense.

Nothing is all set to unveil its latest smartphone series, the Nothing Phone 3a, on March 4, with the launch event scheduled to kick off at 3:30 PM IST. The tech brand is expected to release two models under the series: the standard Nothing Phone 3a and the more premium 3a Pro variant.

Following the company's first quarterly update of 2025 (near the 13:42 mark), a press release further confirms a launch date for the Phone 3a. According to Nothing, consumers should prepare to hear more about the upcoming midrange on March 4 at 5 am ET. Curiously, during the update, the company confirmed a slightly altered moniker for the device.