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Order by 3pm, Monday to Friday, and it leaves Manchester the same day. Free UK delivery over £50.
Why buy from The Tech Gadgets
85%+ Battery Health
Minimum 85% battery health guaranteed on every grade.
12-Month Warranty
Our own warranty for twelve months. You deal with us directly.
Phonecheck Tested
Professionally tested with Phonecheck diagnostics in Manchester.
What's in the box
- Your Nothing Phone (3a) – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
- Charging cable Free
- SIM ejector pin Free
- Protective packaging
Overview
Nothing Phone (3a) – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
This refurbished Nothing Phone (3a) is unlocked for UK networks and costs from £349, in 128GB or 256GB. It's a used phone, tested and graded Like New, Excellent or Very Good. It has a 50MP 2x telephoto camera and security updates planned until 2031. A 12-month warranty and same-day dispatch by 3pm are included.
Specs checked 30 Sep 2026 against Nothing's UK store listing and GSMArena's specifications. Updated 30 Sep 2026
6.77-inch AMOLED
Display1080 x 2392, up to 120Hz50MP main
Cameras(OIS), 50MP 2x telephoto, 8MP ultrawide; 32MP front5
Battery (when new)000mAh; 50W wired; no wireless chargingUnlocked
Network and SIM5G; dual nano-SIMSpecifications
Key facts
- Condition
- Refurbished (pre-owned): Like New, Excellent or Very Good
- Storage and RAM
- 8GB/128GB or 12GB/256GB (Nothing UK)
- Colours
- White, Black, Blue
- Network and SIM
- Unlocked, 5G; dual nano-SIM
- Display
- 6.77-inch AMOLED, 1080 x 2392, up to 120Hz
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
- Cameras
- 50MP main (OIS), 50MP 2x telephoto, 8MP ultrawide; 32MP front
- Battery (when new)
- 5,000mAh; 50W wired; no wireless charging
- Software support
- Three Android upgrades and six years of security updates from March 2025
- Battery health
- 85% or higher on every grade
- What's in the box
- Phone, free USB-C charging cable, free SIM ejector pin, protective packaging.
- Warranty
- 12 months, provided by The Tech Gadgets
- Dispatch
- Same day Mon–Fri if ordered by 3pm, from Manchester
- Returns
- 14-day cancellation; 30-day returns on unused items
Features
Every detail, verified.
01Network and SIM
It's unlocked for EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, giffgaff and more, with 5G. GSMArena lists a dual nano-SIM tray. eSIM support depends on the model supplied, so message us to confirm before you order if you need it. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 are listed in third-party specifications.
02Display
GSMArena lists a 6.77-inch AMOLED at 1080 x 2392 and 120Hz, with up to 3,000 nits peak brightness and Panda Glass. It's the largest screen in our Nothing range after the Phone (3).
03Performance and storage
The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is a mid-range chip, fine for everyday use, streaming and most games. Nothing UK lists 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB; storage uses UFS 2.2 and can't be expanded, so pick 256GB if you shoot lots of video.
04Cameras
GSMArena lists a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom and an 8MP ultrawide, plus a 32MP front camera. It's a 2x telephoto, not a periscope; the periscope belongs to the Phone (3a) Pro, which we don't sell.
05Battery and charging
GSMArena lists a 5,000mAh battery with 50W wired charging, reaching half charge in 19 minutes; there's no wireless charging. Our minimum battery health at dispatch is at least 85% on every grade (Like New, Excellent and Very Good).
06Software updates
Nothing promises three years of Android updates and six years of security updates for the Phone (3a) series, counted from its March 2025 launch. That points to security patches until around March 2031. IP64 dust and splash resistance applied when new.
Condition
Pre-owned. Tested. Honestly graded.
Your Phone (3a) has been used before. We test it, clean it, factory reset it and remove the previous owner's Google account, then grade the outside. Grades cover marks on the glass back and frame, not how it works. Like New means no visible marks on the screen or body; Excellent means light signs of use, hard to spot at arm's length; Very Good means visible marks on the body, with the screen in good shape. Every grade is fully working, tested and cleaned, with at least 85% battery health. Read how we test and grade.
Like New
No visible marks
Excellent
Light signs of use, hard to spot at arm's length
Very Good
Visible marks on the body; screen in good shape
Fully tested
Cleaned
Factory reset
Previous accounts removed
Battery health checked
Compare
How it compares
Phone (3a) vs (2a) vs (2): the (2a) has no telephoto and security to about 2028; the Phone (2) has a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and wireless charging, but security only to July 2027. vs Phone (3): Nothing promises it five Android upgrades, from £540 here. Read our refurbished Nothing Phone guide.
Our view
Is a refurbished Nothing Phone (3a) worth buying in 2026?
Yes, it's the Nothing phone we'd suggest to most buyers. It has the longest support in our Phone (2), (2a) and (3a) range, a 2x telephoto and 50W charging. The trade-offs are a mid-range chip and no wireless charging, and new stock may cost about the same.
Who it's for
Anyone who wants Nothing's design with years of updates and a proper zoom lens. On a tight budget, the Phone (2a) is from £268. For a flagship chip and wireless charging, step up to the Phone (3).
Delivery, warranty and returns
Handled start to finish by our team in Manchester.
12 months
Warranty with us
Our own warranty, handled directly by us. Your Consumer Rights Act protection still applies.
30 days
Easy returns
Send back any unused item within 30 days. We refund you within 14 days of it reaching us.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
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Is it unlocked?
Yes, it's unlocked for all UK networks and supports 5G with nano-SIM cards.
Does the Nothing Phone (3a) have a periscope camera?
No. The (3a) has a 50MP 2x telephoto; the periscope lens is on the Phone (3a) Pro, a different model.
How long will the Nothing Phone (3a) get updates?
Security updates are planned until around March 2031. Nothing promises three Android upgrades and six years of security patches from launch.
What battery health will I get?
At least 85% on every grade, checked before dispatch. You can see the figure in Settings › Battery › Battery Health.
What's in the box?
Your Nothing Phone (3a) – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK), a charging cable and a SIM ejector pin, all in protective packaging. The cable and SIM pin are included free.
Nothing Phone 3a vs Phone 3: which should I buy?
Buy the (3a) for value and long support; buy the Phone (3) for a flagship chip, wireless charging and five Android upgrades. The Phone (3) is from £540 here.
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