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.

The tech world is abuzz with speculation about Nothing’s next generation of mid-range phones. The company has confirmed the date for its next major launch event, where we expect to see at least one new handset.

While the Nothing Phone (3a) series will have the same design language as its predecessor, the upcoming phones pack a lot of under-the-hood changes.