The Nothing Phone 3a’s intricate see-through back might be revealing more than intended
Some users on Reddit have noticed specks of dust or scratches under the back panel of their new Nothing handsets.
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- Some Nothing Phone 3a buyers report dust and scratches inside the back glass.
- Complaints on Reddit suggest the issue is very minor but noticeable on close inspection, with most opting not to seek a replacement.
- It’s unclear how widespread the problem is, but a spokesperson for Nothing emphasized in a statement that the company uses “industry-leading quality controls” and that “defects are rare.”
The recently launched Nothing Phone 3a is certainly a competitive addition to the Android phone market, but some early buyers are reporting minor cosmetic defects that could raise questions about its build quality.
Several users on Reddit’s r/NothingTech subreddit have shared complaints about dust and scratches appearing inside the phone’s glass panel, suggesting possible assembly issues. One user, Old-Use9195, noted that they spotted a speck of dust trapped inside the back glass on the same day they purchased their Nothing Phone 3a. Another buyer, Short-Device3116, posted a similar complaint, stating, “My phone (3a) has dust under the backglass. Please help, I just bought it.”
