Nothing Phone (3a) teardown highlights internal components

Nothing has released the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro. A recent video teardown of the Phone (3a) shows its internal components. The phone features a distinctive transparent look created by a special layer under the glass back. It includes Glyph LED lights integrated into the motherboard cover. The main board houses multiple cameras, with the primary one equipped with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). Rubber gaskets around the connectors help keep out water and moisture. For cooling, the Phone (3a) has thermal paste and a larger copper vapor chamber compared to its predecessor, the Phone (2a). The battery is secured with two pull tabs that must be removed in a specific order. Additionally, screen replacement requires accessing the back of the device. In terms of repairability, the Nothing Phone (3a) received a score of 4.5 out of 10. The battery replacement scored the highest with 1.5 out of 2 points. The design and screen replacement scored the lowest, both receiving only 0.5 points. Parts availability and miscellaneous replacements each earned 1 point. For more details on the Nothing Phone (3a), a hands-on review is available.