So, the Nothing Phone (3a). It’s Nothing’s latest midrange smartphone, and after using it for a couple of days, I gotta say that I absolutely love it. It’s not only unique, has character, but also has great specs, and more importantly, is a great deal. Its RM1,699 asking price is definitely worth it for what you’re getting here. Plus, where else can you find a phone as special as this for a similar price?
However, I recently noticed a weird “bug” on this phone by accident. Firstly, the phone’s panels flex more than I would have expected from a phone made of glass and aluminium, but that isn’t the worst part.
The phone’s stereo speakers clipped, crackled, and even lost a significant amount of volume when slight pressure was applied onto the phone’s glass panel. At times, the speakers even took a couple of seconds to recover back to normal. This definitely can’t be good for the phone’s internal components, right?
And no, I’m not the only one to have encountered this “bug” with the Nothing Phone (3a). When checking with a friend who’s also using the same phone, he confirmed that his unit has the same issue too.
To make sure it wasn’t just me being picky, I went ahead and did the same with other phones such as the Samsung Galaxy A56, and that phone felt super solid even when I pressed hard on it, with none of the issues stated above.
Unique designs shouldn’t come at the cost of build quality
Again, I really enjoy my experience with the Nothing Phone (3a), and although this isn’t necessarily a deal breaker for me, I hope Nothing can fix this by making its phones more solid. Unique designs should never come at a cost of durability and build quality.
Are you encountering the same issue with your Nothing Phone (3a)? Do share your experience with us.
