HEAD TO HEAD
Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: which gets updates longer?
For Nothing Phone (3a): no security end date verified in this record. For Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: no security end date verified in this record. A final-support winner cannot be established from these records.
Why this comparison matters
Nothing 3a and 3a Pro: the reviewed Android-duration promises match; the Pro suffix does not establish a longer update term.
Comparison context reviewed Sep 30, 2026. Manufacturer source-check dates are listed separately below.
| Fact | Nothing Phone (3a) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Security horizon | no security end date verified in this record. | no security end date verified in this record. |
| Date meaning | No dated end verified | No dated end verified |
| Security evidence scope | Nothing Phone (3a) · Marketed product; regional hardware codes not verified | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro · Marketed product; regional hardware codes not verified |
| Status | Status unknown | Status unknown |
| Record evidence grade | A · Official product and policy evidence; final date unknown | A · Official product and policy evidence; final date unknown |
| OS upgrades | 3 years of Android updates (United Kingdom product page). Duration commitment; no final calendar date verified. | 3 years of Android updates (United Kingdom product page). Duration commitment; no final calendar date verified. |
| Latest recorded software | Not documented | Not documented |
| Update frequency | Cadence not documented — not inferred from end date. | Cadence not documented — not inferred from end date. |
| Released | Not documented | Not documented |
| Record scope | Nothing Phone (3a) · Marketed product; regional hardware codes not verified | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro · Marketed product; regional hardware codes not verified |
Dates come from each device’s published record and inherit its evidence grade and model scope. Open a record for sources and limitations, or add more devices in the comparison tool →
Before relying on the dates
- A missing date is an evidence gap, not evidence that support has ended.
- OS upgrade counts, years of updates and security end dates are different measures. The latest recorded software is a dated observation, not a promise of the next release.
Common questions
Which gets software updates longer, Nothing Phone (3a) or Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
For Nothing Phone (3a): no security end date verified in this record. For Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: no security end date verified in this record. A final-support winner cannot be established from these records.
Do Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro get updates at the same time?
Not necessarily. A shared brand or update policy does not guarantee the same release date; model, region and carrier schedules can differ. Match both model numbers with the linked release records.
Sources and recorded checks
These are the sources attached to each record. A comparison review does not refresh firmware, recall or manufacturer evidence.
Source titles are shown in their original language.
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Nothing: Nothing and CMF official product guide · Evidence A; checked Sep 12, 2026
Marketed product; regional hardware codes not verified
- Nothing: Nothing Phone (3a) software-support commitment · Evidence A; checked Sep 12, 2026
United Kingdom product page
- Nothing: Nothing Phone (3a) official help and troubleshooting · Evidence A; checked Sep 12, 2026
Named product support category
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Nothing: Nothing and CMF official product guide · Evidence A; checked Sep 12, 2026
Marketed product; regional hardware codes not verified
- Nothing: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro software-support commitment · Evidence A; checked Sep 12, 2026
United Kingdom product page
- Nothing: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro official help and troubleshooting · Evidence A; checked Sep 12, 2026
Named product support category